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The art of negotiating
22/04/2020
Most of us negotiate every day of our working lives, yet very few of us probably had ‘negotiator’ in our original job descriptions. It might be as simple as corralling your team together for a meeting, agreeing a deadline or setting a rate for a particular job -
Making remote working work
21/04/2020
Working from home can be full of distractions, so how can you ensure you stay focused? -
Staying healthy at home
21/04/2020
Some tips to help keep yourself well conditioned while working from home. -
In uncertain times, it is more important than ever for everyone to demonstrate and encourage effective communication
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Five online exercises you can do at home
21/04/2020
We take a look at five of the best online ways to stay fit while at home -
Giving an Oscar-worthy performance isn’t just for actors, but making an impact in a virtual meeting requires planning and plenty of practice, says Helena Brewer
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Keep calm and communicate
21/04/2020
Failing to communicate at all or barraging staff with bombastic declarations – both only heighten employee stress. Alison Young explains how to reassure during disruption -
To be truly successful in your career as a finance professional means more than just showing up and doing your job. Being a demonstrably engaged and proactive individual will not only make any finance role more interesting for you, but will also make you a much more attractive candidate to potent...
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Dr Rob Yeung advises on how to go about setting targets to improve your performance at work
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Even if you love your current job, It’s important to think strategically about your career.
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Showing your interpersonal skills
10/04/2020
You can increase your employability by showing off your people skills. Here we outline the most important aspects of this much sought after quality -
Build strong working relationships
10/04/2020
What are the most effective ways to forge healthy working relationships in a new role? -
The first 30 days in your new job
09/04/2020
We explore the importance of planning the first 30 days in a new job, in order to get you off to the best possible start. -
Switzerland-based member Shahzad Jawaid, who works for one of chocolate’s biggest purveyors, Nestlé, has a very interesting role that he loves and which involves him ensuring compliance and controls for the company commodities. But how did he end up on a diplomatic training course at the United N...
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Whether you consider yourself to be a nervous networker or are looking for some useful tips, here’s some help
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As demand for green credibility increases, there are many ways you can help boost your green credentials and those of your employer
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Dr Rob Yeung on how a 'board of directors' networking strategy can help advance your career
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We explore the importance of planning the first 30 days in a new job, to get off to the best possible start