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Post pandemic: Leading a hybrid team

Post pandemic: Leading a hybrid team

21/04/2021
As we look forward to the new era of work post-COVID-19, our places of work will be more fluid and flexible than before. Our traditional workplaces may have fewer people in them, as employers encourage… Read More
Shopping in the Real World: What's in Store for the High Street?

Shopping in the Real World: What's in Store for the High Street?

08/08/2023
I went shopping at the weekend…  into actual shops and I thought it felt a bit ‘retro’… and it got me thinking…. What is in store for retail in the next  5 years? With the news about… Read More
Career Fatigue

Career Fatigue

17/07/2023
Do you feel more and more uninspired in your job? Can you spot the signs of career fatigue? Monday morning blues? The Sunday night fear or anxiousness about the working week starting? Trying hard to enjoy… Read More
Choosing Your Career Path in Quantity Surveying: Consulting or Contracting?

Choosing Your Career Path in Quantity Surveying: Consulting or Contracting?

10/03/2023
If you're considering a career in Quantity Surveying, it's essential to understand the differences between working for a Consultancy and a Contractor. Consultancy Quantity Surveyors (or PQS) are responsible for cost control for the client, while… Read More
Ace Your Interview: 7 Tips for Stellar Preparation

Ace Your Interview: 7 Tips for Stellar Preparation

17/02/2023
Preparing for a job interview is essential to increase your chances of securing the job. Interviews are the gateway to the next step of your career, and it's important to make a positive impression on… Read More
How to Reject an Internal Job Applicant with Empathy and Transparency

How to Reject an Internal Job Applicant with Empathy and Transparency

15/02/2023
As a people manager, you may have had to reject applicants who were unsuccessful in securing a position with your organisation. But rejecting an internal job applicant can be a more complex issue that requires… Read More
How to Succeed in a Candidate-Rich Market: Strategies for Finding the Best Talent in the Construction Industry

How to Succeed in a Candidate-Rich Market: Strategies for Finding the Best Talent in the Construction Industry

12/12/2022
Finding the right candidate in a candidate-rich market is like digging for diamonds in a mine. With so many job seekers competing for a limited number of positions, it can be difficult for you to sift… Read More
Mind the Gap: What is Preboarding and Why is it Important?

Mind the Gap: What is Preboarding and Why is it Important?

05/12/2022
From a hiring manager’s perspective, when you are recruiting and have made an offer to someone, you need to understand that a counter offer is highly likely, it is also likely that the candidate may… Read More
Graduates Looking for Work

Graduates Looking for Work

22/09/2022
Are you being noticed? How are your interviews going? I have been working with quite a few graduates recently and it's become really clear that those who are most appealing to hiring managers are those who can… Read More
Construction Recruitment for Small Contractors

Construction Recruitment for Small Contractors

25/08/2022
Are you a small construction business in need of employees? Are you finding it hard to fill certain roles? If so, you know that hiring the right employee is difficult and time-consuming. The stress of… Read More
Graduate Job Hunting

Graduate Job Hunting

12/07/2022
Episode 1. Where to start & the importance of your CV & profile The complex search for work, having just finished at University or College, is well underway for thousands of young people. It’s the beginning of exciting… Read More
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