Tag: mindfulness

Recruitment Trends 2025 – what you need to know now

As of early 2025, the UK’s senior recruitment landscape has been experiencing notable shifts influenced by economic conditions, technological advancements, and evolving workplace dynamics. Economic Outlook and Hiring Trends Recent data indicates a decline in the UK labour market, with permanent staff vacancies decreasing at the sharpest rate since August 2020.  Despite this downturn, nearly… Continue reading Recruitment Trends 2025 – what you need to know now

Key work trends you need to watch for in 2025

The world of work is changing at an unprecedented pace. Driven by advancements in technology and shifting societal expectations, workplace trends mirror cultural shifts, hinting at a bold future where work becomes more adaptable, efficient and human-centred. As businesses navigate this evolving landscape, understanding the trends set to dominate 2025 will be crucial to staying… Continue reading Key work trends you need to watch for in 2025

Make a Habit of Taking Short Breaks During the Workday

How to Create Moments to Pause During a Busy Workday Instead of leaving it solely to chance when you can find a few minutes to take a short break, be intentional and disciplined in creating (and taking) these moments to pause throughout the day by trying the following strategies: Give yourself permission to take breaks.… Continue reading Make a Habit of Taking Short Breaks During the Workday

Assessing soft skills in a virtual interview

Cultural fit is generally one of the hardest criteria to measure in a new recruit since it goes beyond the measurable benchmarks of technical capabilities. Those appointing, therefore, rely heavily on face-to-face interviews to evaluate whether a candidate’s attitudinal traits and soft skills would fit the corporate culture   As more organisations transition to virtual recruitment… Continue reading Assessing soft skills in a virtual interview

Call Yourself a Leader? Leadership is Not a Title, it’s an Action!

In the post-pandemic world, successful leaders will be those who can empower and truly unlock the potential of their teams. ‘Leaders’ and ‘Leadership’ may be more widely distributed around our organisations than we generally consider. Leadership can come from any quarter – given the right conditions and circumstances. Secondly, unlocking their potential and encouraging people… Continue reading Call Yourself a Leader? Leadership is Not a Title, it’s an Action!