So many people are still off on furlough or are still working from home. This means that for many, work life has been somewhat disrupted for well over 12 months now and when the time does come to return to work or to a usually working pattern it may b every difficult to adjust. Some …
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How to motivate yourself when working from home
Working from home is not always easy. Many people already work from home due to the nature of their jobs but millions of others are finding themselves still working from home due to the pandemic. It can be very hard to be productive and stay motivated when working from home as there are often a …
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Are you still able to work during lockdown?
Over the last 12 months, the rules regarding working have changed a lot so it is no surprise that lots of people are unsure as to whether they should be working or not. At present the UK is in its third lockdown. During this time everyone that can work from home should be. Those that …
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Can you still ask for a pay rise during these tough times?
Many people may be wondering if it is still ok to ask for a pay rise at work during the Covid pandemic? You may be in one of the industries that has really boomed and having to work harder than you did before so therefore think that you have the right to a pay rise. …
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Looking for employment at this difficult time
Getting a new job can be problematic in normal times but in the current climate it is an extremely challenging task. There are however ways to increase your chances of success and find employment if you are willing to put effort into the task. The first thing to do is to register your interest in …
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Teacher or teaching assistant which is right for you?
If you decide that you want to work with children in education in some capacity two of the careers you may look at are teaching or working as a teaching assistant. Both of these choices involve working closely with children in the classroom, helping them to achieve their potential academically and a certain amount of …
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What jobs offer a certain amount of travel?
For some people, the idea of doing a job which allows you to go travelling around different parts of the world sounds like a dream come true. Although at present, travel is being restricted as much as possible by many companies, than doesn’t mean you cannot look for something that you may wish to pursue …
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Volunteering as a steppingstone to getting paid work
The generally accepted view among voluntary organisations, the general public and often the unemployed themselves is that volunteering can have a significant impact in the search for paid employment. Volunteering can serve as an important alternative to paid work for those with disabilities or long-term illnesses as it can help maintain self-worth and provide vital …
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Can you ask your boss for a pay rise?
When you have been working for a while at a company you may feel that you deserve a pay rise especially if you have been taking on more responsibility or have been asked to train other workers so how do you approach this with your employer in a way that will persuade them to grant …
Getting a promotion without changing employer
If you are happy and settled with your current employer but would like to have the opportunity for promotion what is the best way to increase your chances of success without jeopardising your job? Most forward-thinking businesses realise that some of their workforce are going to, over time, be looking to gain promotion and improve …
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