We’re all familiar with the Sunday night blues, but when the end of the weekend makes you feel anxious it can really interrupt your sleep. Here, Phil Lawlor, Sleep Expert from mattress specialist Dormeo...

The year is drawing to a close and the holiday season is upon us. Office parties, Christmas shopping, planning travel arrangements and the list goes on. These festive days are always bringing about an...

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. ...

UK unemployment has hit a record low since 1974, but what does this further mean and what are the possible implications for employers, job seekers and the current employment trends? The Stats In fact,...

“Presenteeism” describes a situation when someone is at work but not really 100% there, not at their best or maybe a little distracted. British employees might be spending at least 8 hours per day...

Time is money, right? Whether we assign a certain value to it or not, time management can definitely contribute to building a successful career. Think about it: How much of your typical work week...

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...

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...

People don’t leave companies, the saying goes – they leave managers. One of the most commonly discussed reasons for workers being unhappy at work is bad management and poor leadership. Having an irrational boss...

The end of the summer holidays can be a difficult time. Many workers have the ‘holiday blues’ and this can affect employee motivation and productivity. In fact, studies have found that ‘Post Vacation Syndrome’...

It can be frustrating when you’re doing a great job, but those around you aren’t. But, the fact is, most people have had to deal with a co-worker who doesn’t pull their weight at...

Are you overworked? If you’re doing unpaid overtime, you’re not alone. Figures published by the TUC claim that workers put in £32.7 billion worth of unpaid overtime in the UK last year. Five million...