Alicia Walker's Blog (230)

Rebalancing Your Work-Relationship Balance

If there’s anything being a responsible adult has taught us, it’s the importance of balance. Time management is a skill we learn to develop as we grow older, and it doesn’t just apply to our working lives. After all, along with a demanding career, we also have to juggle our social lives, get enough sleep, cook, maintain relationships, and have quality alone time.

 

Are crazy hours affecting your relationship? It's not uncommon to feel the pressure of our work and love lives…

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Added by Alicia Walker on July 30, 2021 at 8:57am — No Comments

How to Identify and Deal with Imposter Syndrome

Do you ever sit down at your desk in the morning and think to yourself, ‘What am I doing here? I don’t belong in this job. Am I a fraud?’?

Well, if you do, you’ll be glad to know that you’re not alone.

62% of UK adults experience what is more commonly known as ‘imposter syndrome’. But what is it?

A feeling that your accomplishments have occurred due to luck or good fortune, as opposed to your natural talent and ability, imposter syndrome is a theory that was first…

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Added by Alicia Walker on July 29, 2021 at 11:00am — No Comments

Why you should use ‘power dressing’ at work and beyond…

When we think of empowerment, connotations of confidence, individuality, and ability spring to mind. We have experienced huge changes towards a more inclusive and equal society. But what exactly makes us feel empowered?

One thing is our choice of clothing and footwear. Whether we have a keen interest in the latest apparel the fashion world presents or prefer to stick with the same go-to outfit that has become our staple over the years, clothes can make us feel confident.  

With…

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Added by Alicia Walker on July 29, 2021 at 10:47am — No Comments

Support Your Staff Post-Pandemic With These 4 Points to Be a Leader, Not a Manager

When you manage a team, you have an extra level of responsibility. But there are a significant number of differences between simply being a manager and evolving into a leader. According to Harvard Business Review, 30 is the…

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Added by Alicia Walker on July 28, 2021 at 11:05am — No Comments

Drills for Bills: Prominent Oil Businessmen Then and Now

The oil market is an incredibly unique and volatile arena — viciously swinging like a pendulum between stability and failure.

Everything affects the way in which the oil and gas industry operates, including global economic performance, the strength of the US dollar, and political relations.

Fortune within the industry has, for generations, transitioned between various different oil drilling nations and regions. Up until the late 1900s those at the helm of these fortunes…

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Added by Alicia Walker on July 28, 2021 at 6:26am — No Comments

How COVID-19 Put Society and Businesses on the Backburner

The past year has been challenging for even the most strong-willed members of society. From hospitality to retail, there has not been one sector that has been unaffected by the pandemic. Arguably, the public sector is one of the most highly impacted.

While the roadmap for leaving lockdown unfolds and businesses begin to get back on their feet, the lasting effects of lockdown mean that recovery may take longer than expected. Here, we discuss the public sectors that we rely on day in,…

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Added by Alicia Walker on July 26, 2021 at 11:40am — No Comments

Which Businesses Require a Specialist Vehicle

Many different businesses require different kinds of vans.  Needs vary across industries, with some businesses carrying out specialist tasks or managing loads too heavy for a panel van – some need custom vehicles for specialist tasks that a standard panel van cannot meet.

But, if you’re considering starting your own business, how do you figure out…

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Added by Alicia Walker on July 20, 2021 at 5:00pm — No Comments

The Relevance of Equality and Diversity in Trade Roles

It is obvious that views in society have changed significantly in the last 35 years, particularly in the last decade. A poll conducted by Sky News in 2019 revealed that in 1984, 42 per cent of people felt that the role of “breadwinner” should be filled by men, while women should take the role of “homemaker”. 35 years later, this idea had radically…

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Added by Alicia Walker on July 19, 2021 at 7:52am — No Comments

How to Make Your Business More Eco-Friendly

As we continue to work towards the government’s net zero emissions by 2050 commitment, businesses are naturally becoming increasingly aware of the need to be more eco-friendly. Other strategies, such as the Clean Growth Strategy, which aims…

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Added by Alicia Walker on July 14, 2021 at 5:35am — No Comments

Working from Home: Top Tips for Leaving Your Car Static

In the past year, more workers across the country have become accustomed to working from home.

In fact, in April 2020, the Government recorded that 46.6 per cent of people in employment did some…

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Added by Alicia Walker on July 13, 2021 at 5:55am — No Comments

Anderson Strathern appoints trio of directors

Anderston Srathern, specialists of legal services have recently made a trio of senior appointments, with Gillian Harkness-McKinlay, Chris Devlin and…

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Added by Alicia Walker on July 13, 2021 at 5:15am — No Comments

How Disability Can Help Close the STEM Gap

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) industries have faced criticism recently over workplace equity and discrimination, including gender, race, and disability inequality. STEM employers have historically been behind the curve in terms of welcoming…

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Added by Alicia Walker on July 9, 2021 at 4:33am — No Comments

These Successful UK Industries Are Failing Racial Inclusivity

Time and time again, businesses have shown that those who have a diverse workforce perform the best. So why are so many companies in the UK far from achieving an inclusive and diverse workforce? Research has found that 1.5% of…

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Added by Alicia Walker on July 7, 2021 at 4:05am — No Comments

How Shopping Local Can Create Jobs And Benefit Communities

During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, attitudes of shoppers in the UK changed significantly as they developed a considerable sense of community. Rather than visiting the big supermarket on the edge of town, residents would visit their local corner shops and grocers, reigniting old habits. In April 2020, off-licences, greengrocers, independent…

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Added by Alicia Walker on July 2, 2021 at 8:46am — No Comments

3 Empowering Business Women Striving for Sustainability and Inclusion in Beauty

When it comes to being an empowered woman, there is no “one size fits all” approach. We may feel strong and empowered through building a successful career, being a mother, or looking good. We may feel confident and assured when we’re alone, when we’re with friends, or when we’re with a partner. Women can thrive in any sector – a major one being…

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Added by Alicia Walker on July 2, 2021 at 4:12am — No Comments

Can Technology Reduce Worker Stress in Haulage?

Haulage is one of the most essential sectors in the UK. This became especially clear in 2020 when multiple national lockdowns forced bricks-and-mortar shops to close, increasing retail’s reliance on haulage and logistics.…

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Added by Alicia Walker on July 1, 2021 at 7:56am — No Comments

How Retail SMEs Can Transform Their Finance Department After a Pandemic

Financial adversity is at the forefront of many retail SME leaders’ agenda. With 22 per cent of retail SMEs believing that it will take them up to two years to recover from the financial constraints of the…

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Added by Alicia Walker on June 23, 2021 at 6:10am — No Comments

The Link Between Health and Safety and Operational Efficiency

In workplaces throughout many different industries, there has long been a myth that productivity must be sacrificed for the sake of health and safety. The idea that health and safety is something that gets in the way of swift operational management is dangerous and, in reality, unfounded. In fact, high levels of health and safety are vital to…

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Added by Alicia Walker on June 14, 2021 at 4:55am — No Comments

Trading Up: Engineering and Electricians Most Searched for Apprenticeships in the UK

The last 12 months have been tough on all of us, with life taking an unexpected turn that no one saw coming. But with the roadmap unfolding, furloughed staff returning to work, and ‘normal’ life resuming, many others have begun searching for new career paths.

Apprenticeships were directly impacted by COVID-19 and lockdown measures, with 23,000 fewer…

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Added by Alicia Walker on June 10, 2021 at 10:16am — No Comments

Why Print Marketing Still Has A Role To Play In Your Business

Digital marketing continues to grow in this new age of online transactions and endless social media streams. Whether it’s seeing a targeted advert among your Google searches or an engaging competition for you to take part in on Instagram, we’ve all become familiar with these new methods of persuasion.

However, if you’re looking for ways to market your…

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Added by Alicia Walker on June 9, 2021 at 10:59am — No Comments

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