5 Ways to Stop Yourself Procrastinating.
Procrastinating is a part of work life. We all do it, whether we’re self employed or working full time, we find ourselves at one time or another putting off work that we need to do. So how do you stop yourself being up against the wall with all your deadlines because you felt like procrastinating? This article will discuss 5 ways you can focus your mind and get back to work when you just don’t feel like it. 1. Organise your work. It can be easy to procrastinate if you don’t have your work organised in such a way that...
read more5 Things You Should Always Keep in Your Desk Drawer
Your desk drawer at work is your personal space. If you don’t have your own office, it might be the only place at work you can consider your ‘private space’. Unlike your desk, the things in your drawer can be closed and locked away. It’s the one area at work where you can keep both your work documents and your own personal things. However, there are some things you should make sure you always keep in your desk drawer in case of emergencies. We’re going to talk about 5 of those things and why they’re...
read more5 Unwritten Office Rules.
Every office has a set of rules that we, as employees, have to follow (assuming you value your job). However, there are also a few unwritten rules that no one tells us about. These mostly involve our co-workers, social rules that we aren’t told because it’s generally assumed we will just use common sense and know them automatically. So what are these unwritten rules? We’re going to talk about 5 of them below. 1. Always return borrowed office supplies. Need a pen? No problem, your neighbouring co-worker has your back....
read more10 Things Call Centre Workers Deal With
Working in a call centre is a unique experience. While it can have its difficulties, working in a call centre also has its charms. Today we’re going to talk about 10 things call centre workers have to deal with. 1. ‘Why don’t you know? Can’t you do your job?’ Unfortunately, sometimes you just don’t know the answer to a question. It might be an obscure issue that you have never dealt with before, or it might just be that your department (sales, customer service etc) doesn’t deal with this kind of...
read moreShift Hours; Are They For You?
In many roles shift hours are something that you might have to consider. This can be retail, administration, call centres and general customer service, for example. Shift hours are when you are given a pattern of hours each week (which may change the next week if the employer needs them to) which don’t follow the conventional ‘9-5’ pattern. For example, you might be working 10-6 one day and 12-8 the next. You also might find you work some weekends and have days off in the middle of the week. So what are the benefits of...
read moreFreelance or Full Time? Pro’s and Con’s
Freelance work is a type of work that means using self-motivation and dedication to be successfully self-employed. It comes with a lot of risks as compared to full time employment but can also be very rewarding. In this article we will talk about the pros and cons of freelance work versus full time work. Freelance work: Pros Work your own hours. When you’re working freelance you can usually set your own work hours especially if it’s a role you can work from home. This can be hugely beneficial to people who have children, for...
read moreHow to Impress Your Boss
So you’re at work and your boss is giving you a hard time and you find yourself wondering; how do I make this person like me? It can be hard to get along with your boss sometimes and can make you feel like your job might even be at risk. In this article, we’re going to talk about a few things you can do to impress your boss and take some of the pressure off you at work. Never miss a deadline. This might seem obvious and in some cases a deadline can be so important that missing it could put your job in jeopardy – but one thing that is...
read more3 Reasons You Should Stay in a Job Long Term
When you’re young and trying to get into work it can be hard to find a job that you really want to stick with long term, unless you land your dream career first time. Many of us find ourselves working in roles that aren’t what we want to do long term and it can be hard to motivate yourself to continue when you are unhappy with your job. However, there are a few good reasons that you should try and stay in a role for as long as you can. We discuss 3 of them in our article today. It looks good on your C.V. One thing you don’t want...
read more5 Ways to Motivate Yourself at Work
We’ve all been there; you’re at work and you find yourself lacking motivation or drive to work hard. How do you motivate yourself and avoid seeing your performance drop over time? It’s important to always make sure you work your hardest to improve not only your company but yourself. In this article, we will discuss 5 ways you can motivate yourself at work. Always have your next goal in front of you. Whatever your goal is for today, whether it’s to complete a transaction with a difficult client or finish a project you’ve...
read more7 Ways to Budget on a Low Salary
If you’re on a low salary, you know how it can feel to not have much money to burn and struggle to make ends meet. We have come up with 10 ways you can budget on a low salary and hopefully live a comfortable life, maybe even with enough money left to use for expendable income. Switch to own brand products. When doing your weekly food shop, try switching to own brand products to save a few pounds. This doesn’t mean you can’t buy any luxury food items that you want but if the majority of your food shop is own brand you’ll find the...
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