Blog - Personal development

The amount of people choosing to work from home is steadily increasing, with technological advancements meaning that many duties can now be completed remotely without the need to venture into the office. Remote working is highly desirable for many, removing…

We’re living in an interconnected world. This is a world where we can connect with friends and family all across the globe through social media networks; a world where we can connect with businesses at the touch of a button;…

The sorts of skills that are needed to succeed in sales have undergone a massive evolution, with 21st century in-demand talents barely even resembling those needed throughout the 80s and 90s. The ability to travel door-to-door selling encyclopedias, for example,…

Feeling unhappy, undervalued, or insufficiently challenged at work? Then it could be time to consider a change – even if you’re older. It’s never too late to think about changing careers and trying something new. In fact, the amount of…

Employees moving on to new workplaces, and hiring new staff, are both a natural part of business operations. In fact, the average company will typically see a 15% per year staff turnover rate. However, retention is notably better in some…

It is reported that even some of the biggest newspapers are losing print sales. The reason is clear. Printed papers don’t incorporate one of today’s hottest trends: real time information. Quite simply, printed news is out of date by the…

Goals change. It’s a natural part of life. After all, as we grow, as we develop, as we understand more about ourselves, and as we learn new skills, it’s normal for us to change what it is we want to…

We’re in a ‘new era’ of intense business competition, with more new businesses than ever before. This means that the competition has never been so fierce. If you’re noticing that your competitors seem to be catching all the biggest and…

As many businesses will know, a happy employee = a successful employee. In fact, research suggests that happy employees are 12% more productive than their less happy counterparts. Ensuring that employees are content in their roles all comes down to…

More than half of us claim we’re unhappy at work. If you dread going to work every morning, then it could be time for a change… but that doesn’t always mean checking out the latest job listings. In fact, if…