The race for talent is on. By 2030, the talent shortage will reach more than 85 million people, and the competition for qualified professionals will become even more fierce than today. To win this...

Surveys have found that 55% of all jobs are secured through networking, so if you’re serious about furthering your career, you’ll also be aware of the importance of developing your networking skills both at work and in social situations. ...

With the Christmas holidays approaching and with less than a month remaining, many professionals face that annual conundrum of gift-giving in the workplace. So, what is the protocol for gift giving at work? Should...

“There’s an inherent question mark around looking for someone who fits in with an existing culture. As opposed to looking for someone who adds value to that culture which I think is a very...

While many companies allow staff to take work breaks, it’s often a divisive issue in the workplace – between those who smoke and those who don’t. A recent survey found that 53% of UK workers believe that smoking or...

Anti-Bullying Week 2019 takes place between Monday 11th November and Friday 15th November, so it’s an apt time to look at how to tackle bullying in the workplace, especially in regards to cyber-bullying, which can be harder to...

When it comes to career success and professional aspirations, kindness may get overlooked in favour of qualities like hardworking, self-starter, tenacity and perseverance. Many people also tend to falsely believe that being nice can...

In the workplace, it can be tempting to say ‘Yes’ to your boss, even if you don’t agree with them. However, while it can mean for an easier life, it’s not always the best course of action. No one is ever going to agree...

Many studies have found that the quality of the work environment can have a big impact on employee productivity. Quality work space design and workplace atmosphere leads to a less stressed and better performing workforce. In other words, employees need to be comfortable in order to do their...

The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer. Team Zoek have taken part once again this year, boosting this nationwide initiative. On Friday 27th September we came together...

Throughout the years, employees’ wants and needs have evolved, setting a challenge for companies to keep up. Employers get constantly bombarded with a range of trendy tips and remuneration packages in their effort to...

When starting a new job, it can take time to get used to the culture. Every organisation is different and when it comes to discipline, some workplaces are stricter than others. But if you...