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The Changing Face of Sustainability Management

UN scientists say “it’s now or never” when it comes to climate change and we have to make “rapid, deep and immediate” cuts to carbon emissions. And that’s before we’ve even got to the problem of plastic pollution and the threats to biodiversity. But fortunately, companies are increasingly taking environmental issues seriously. So it’s only […]
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A-Z of Tech Terms (H-P)

The world of tech can be a confusing place full of complicated terms and theories. Are you new to the world of tech? Or do you just want to be informed about what’s going on? After all, advances in technology affect all of us. This is the second article in a series where we explain […]
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Self-Care Tips for Balancing Work and Study

Heading back to education can be the best decision you’ll ever make, opening up new career opportunities you perhaps never thought possible. But there’s no doubt that getting a new qualification while earning to pay the bills can be challenge. To steer clear of burnout, you’ll want to make sure you don’t neglect self-care. So, […]
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Benefits of reducing your screen time

It’s no overstatement to say that in our modern world, screens surround us. Our phones, tablets, laptops, watches and televisions make our lives easier by providing infinite possible functions – work, entertainment, shopping, socialising, organisation, direction finding, learning, fitness tracking, news and more. However, there is lots of evidence that suggests our love of screen […]
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Four Tips That Really Work for Better Mental Health in Your Job

Helping people stay mentally healthy at work – and keeping them productive – is a growing concern right now. Employers are offering everything from mindfulness apps to puppies in the office in the hope of tackling absence and keeping morale high. But how do you know what really makes a difference? Respected health research foundation […]
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Common Workplace Problems: What to do if members of your team aren’t picking up the slack

Do you feel like you’re compensating for the laziness of a co-worker? Does someone you work with always seem to be browsing TikTok instead of doing their job? Or do they always seem to be running personal errands or taking non work-related calls? If so, it’s likely to be affecting not only your workload but […]
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The changing face of laboratory science

After the last couple of years, no one can be in any doubt about the life-changing work that laboratory scientists do – from conducting millions of Covid-19 tests to developing the life-saving vaccines that have allowed a return to a more normal life. So it’s no surprise that the pandemic has led to a boom […]
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A to Z of Tech Terms (A – G)

The world of tech can be a confusing place full of complicated terms and theories. Are you new to the world of tech? Or do you just want to be informed about what’s going on? After all, advances in technology affect all of us. This is the first article in a series where we explain […]
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Five apps to give your productivity a boost

As working life settles into its new patterns following the pandemic, it’s a great time to take another look at your working habits and the tools you use to get things done. Whether you’re looking for help in staying focused while you work from home, or you’re trying to juggle all your growing commitments as […]
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How to build an industry reputation on social media

Social media has changed career networking for ever. In many industries it’s now possible to build a reputation that extends way beyond the people you’ve worked with, creating a personal brand that can bring real opportunities. It’s something that’s likely to become more and more important if trends towards remote working continue and face-to-face networking […]
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So you want to retrain. How can you pay for it?

We’re living through a time of huge change, from technological advances that are creating new industries to the labour market upheavals that followed Brexit. Businesses are reporting record job vacancies, which can mean life-changing opportunities for people with the right skills – or those who are willing to learn. But in the short term, retraining […]
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Online tools to help you focus at work

Are you constantly being distracted from your work by the irresistible urge to check your social media? Or do you struggle with the noise and interruptions that come from working in close quarters in a busy office (or at home)? Perhaps you’re just trying to do too much at once and need help focussing on […]
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