Everyone gets distracted at work. We take breaks from intense projects, use diversions to help us refocus, but everyone has times when these tangents go on for too long. When it comes to …

There were times I couldn't remember the last time I read a book. I wasn't happy, I felt stuck. Sometimes I was mad at other people for no reason.

I had problems I didn't know how to solve. And I was stuck without an idea to spark my creativity.

Starting to read again seems like a huge task. A whole book? "That will take hours and days", I…

WordPress is a WordPress is a personal publishing platform with a focus on aesthetics, Web standards, and usability. WordPress is known in the community and some have tried to source in it. Well to do this without worry you need go no further than into your bag of tricks and pull out an old tried and true tool, called x-raying.

So to source…

Still on the fence about your new employee onboarding process? You shouldn’t be. Whether you haven’t created a formal onboarding process, haven’t looked at it for years or are getting mandates from senior leadership about changing the program, you…

I thought I would take a moment to write a quick comment, having just written a new article on our own company website designed to offer job hunting and interview advice to candiates in social care; (Top 5 tips to help you get your perfect new job!) http://www.completelycare.co.uk/news2.asp?news_Id=41

The excersise reminded me how creating news and articles and keeping in touch on the web can be fun. So I thought I'd…

Open source software, as defined on …

2015 was a big year for employer branding.  Because the job market right now is candidate driven, it seemed like every company was seeking an edge in the war for top talent. Employer branding was thought to be that edge. According to LinkedIn, 56% of…

Looking to take HR paperless next year? Here are 3 simple questions to get you started. 



If you're wondering how to take HR paperless next year, you're not alone. There is a massive surge of companies moving to electronic personnel files right now. The benefits speak for themselves: Instant file retrieval, streamlined workflows, advanced…

Employee dissatisfaction is getting wildly out of hand. Right Management conducted a survey in which they gathered responses from 411 workers in the US and Canada. The survey found that a mere …

Employers don’t offer voluntary benefits like they used to. According to a recent survey, the number of companies likely to increase their …

Even after  you get your next job.

It never fails. After my customers land a job, they immediately abandon LinkedIn like it’s the plague. I’m always glad when they land, but beforehand I tell them, “When you get your next job, don’t leave LinkedIn. You may need it in the future.”

I'm afraid my words fall on deaf ears, and I just…

Today, if you scope around the internet you’ll see several articles focusing on the latest …

We are coming nearer to the closure of Year 2015, and this passing year has shown promising results when it comes to recruitment and hiring. With our constant vigilance over past 12 months, here are some best tips from Applicant Tracking System to recruiters for 2016.

1. Attitude is important over qualifications

2015 has seen a great rise in start-ups and thus a rise in people with entrepreneurial mindset. There was no regret among these successful…

Construction works are considered as one of the most crucial jobs that were ever invented. One reason is that most of the things we around us undergone the construction process. Such as the house we live in, the road and bridge we cross to go from one place to another, and the building where our offices and businesses are located.

There are different types of…

Writing a good resume can be considered as a kind of art, because there is not a correct way to formulate one’s resume, but there are always some resume writing tips that can be found helpful when applying for an education and career counseling position. It is important to stand out from the crowd with your resume and that is done with quality content that is clearly written without any errors.…

[Part 1]

Twas the Night before Christmas

And Santa was worried

All his reindeer were AWOL

Except for ‘ol Murray

“What shall I do?”

“Children are excited”

“There can’t be a morning”

“With trees looking blighted!”

Peering over at Murray

Who was reading the news

Said Santa, “Hey buddy…”

“…help me or else we’re all screwed.”

Murray yawned and he stretched

And scratched at his arse

Spoke with deep voice,

“The market for…

Should You Continue Your Studies?

Courtesy: tiverton.ri.gov

 Choosing to continue your studies within a form of the fine arts after high school graduation is both risky and expensive.…

A first impression is a crucial moment on a first date. Things like bad breath, nervousness, or even outright desperation can and will throw up warning signals to your date. The same is also true on an interview; where a lack of confidence, charisma, and manners can undermine your qualifications for almost any position.

Sell Yourself

The key to…

"I didn't get enough sleep last night"

"I don't feel good today"

"My allergies are acting…