For a lot of people, time after work or school is usually spent enjoying entertainment, getting little jobs done, and socializing with friends. People value this time a lot, putting it as a priority over other things in their life. Of course, though, you could be using your free time for something a lot greater….
by Alek Sabin Everyone gets to a point in their lives where they question if what they are doing is the right path for them (and if you don’t get to this point, then you’re very lucky). It can be difficult to imagine that you’ve been doing work in the wrong industry for years, or…
by Alek Sabin One of the best ways to attract and retain the best employees is by making your office a place that people want to work. You’ve probably heard a lot about ‘culture’ in the business world, lately. It’s become a buzzword that gets thrown around a lot like ‘synergy,’ ‘paradigm shift,’ or ‘data-driven.’…
There are many different versions of success. For some people, it’s having a large house and a fancy car to drive around in. For others, it’s the knowledge that they’re working near the very top of an industry that makes a difference in the world. These are both commonly accepted signs of success; however, everyone…
Most people start a new career at some point in their lives. It’s becoming more common for young people to try out a few different jobs in their first few years of working, too – although, that is partly due to job instability, rather than choice. Some people do the same thing for their whole…
Has the job market ever been quite as competitive as it is right now? We don’t think so! There seem to be hundreds of job seekers out there and hardly any jobs. It has never been more difficult to bag the job of your dreams, so you need to make sure that you are pulling…
If you’re thinking about driving a taxi as a career, there’s two different Taxis that you should know about; private hire and hackney. Black Cabs (hackney)are typically hailed from the street whereas private hire (also known as minicabs) are actually pre-booked by a customer and are not permitted by law to pick up folks at…
If you have an opportunity to relocate with your job, or because you’ve been offered a new role elsewhere in the country; you should grab it with both hands. A fresh start can lead to new ideas and a zest for your working life that you’d previously lost. Although there will be challenges, and it…
Everyone is talking about what the ideal leader should be like, how they should think in order to be successful – and what the all the booming startups have in common. What they tend to forget, though, is that an increasing amount of startups today tend to fail. By looking at what many of these…
One of the most common things that many people struggle with on a day-to-day level is the idea of maintaining some kind of work/life balance. After all, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, but all play will leave you without a roof over your head. Most people find themselves wishing that…
There’s no doubt that applying for a new job can be a fraught business. You’re trying to sell yourself, but without sounding arrogant; talk of your achievements, but make it clear you still feel you have plenty to learn. It’s a minefield, and one made all the more complicated by your own mind. With every…
Technology has helped businesses achieve things they never thought possible. These days there’s a lot of applications, processes and techniques available to help businesses run practically every aspect of their business more efficiently and cost effectively. One particular technological advancement that’s benefitting many businesses today, especially those in the tech sector, is DevOps. If you’re…