It is no secret that employers often check social media profiles of candidates, but which site says the most about who you are?
Category: In Business
Advice on growing your small and medium sized business, SME, in the UK. Hiring and managing staff and finance plus marketing all on one website
Five facts every employer should know about the candidate experience
Whether it’s keeping candidates guessing as to where they are in the application process or simply neglecting to acknowledge their application, some employers are unwittingly leaving candidates with a bad impression – and it’s taking a toll on their business.
7 words you should never use in an interview
Landing a job interview is the easy part. Performing well is where things get tricky.
Will co-working work for you?
Co-working, hot-desking, collaborating, work hubs – there are many terms to describe the modern concept of shared office space, but will it work for you?
Top tips for online success
You may be taking your first steps towards getting your business online or be ready to upgrade your website so it works faster and smarter for your business.
Overcome the midday slump
Doing your best work requires focus and energy. But it’s hard to stay focused for an 8-hour stretch.
Book shelf: Cultivate by Morag Barrett
Individual efforts only go so far. When working as part of a business or company, teamwork is the name of the game. But how do you turn that team spirit into your advantage?
How the use of data can take a sports and business team to the next level
With summer upon us, the football season takes a few short weeks off before the hysteria will return in early August. That other great sporting rivalry, when England takes on Australia at cricket, will occupy the back pages for a while, and perhaps even the front if England does particularly well. Or badly, for that matter.
Startups on growing an ecommerce business
Britain is home to wealth of innovative startups. The popularity of the internet and the ease of purchasing online for consumers, whether that’s via desktop or mobile devices, makes this the perfect time for entrepreneur who are looking to set up a new ecommerce venture.
How to deal with a narcissistic leader
If you’re working under a narcissistic leader, you know that nothing creates a more poisonous work environment. It may seem to be impossible to overcome, but take heart: it really can be done.
Book Shelf: The Reputation Economy by Michael Fertik
CEO of Reputation.com and one of Silicon Valley’s leading futurists, Michael Fertik explains why your reputation, to a large extent, determines who you are.
9 ways to not get media coverage
What does it take to rub a publication up the right way in order to get them to publish your masterpiece of an article? Or, more importantly, what does it take to rub them up the wrong way?
3 mistakes entrepreneurs make in business
No one said starting a business would be easy. But don’t make it harder on yourself by making these stupid mistakes.
Why an idea is just the start
Anyone with a good idea and adequate common sense can start a business, but establishing and growing it is another matter.
Successful women take a lunchbreak
Contrary to what we’ve been led to believe, the routines of successful women are far more balanced than widely perceived.
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