All I want for Christmas is…
Employee engagement continues to be a very hot topic, as a Company’s staff represent both it’s greatest asset and it’s biggest achilles heel ! Having an engaged, motivated team should be on every Company’s focus list and as we move into the New Year, you and your staff all take a moment to reflect on […]
Read MoreMerry Christmas from Blayze Unguem
Blayze Unguem would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and big thank you for a fantastic 2019. It has been a challenging and exceptionally busy year for us once again and we are delighted to have played such a central part for both our Client’s successful […]
Read MoreWhat is the importance of a proper Lunch break?
Questions are often asked in the UK workplace around the importance & length of a lunch break on a ‘normal’ work day, as it has been revealed that 70% of workers take far less than an hour for lunch, with the average lunch break just 31 minutes. An online survey asked 2,000 employees across the […]
Read MoreCould you work from Home?
In an ever changing workplace environment, there are some very obvious benefits and flexibility attached to being able to work from home, either on a full or part time basis. Thanks to advancements in technology, it’s become increasingly possible for a multitude of professions & professionals, via a computer, the internet and a mobile phone, […]
Read MoreEver had to deal with a Toxic Job Offer?
In a very Candidate driven market, the awareness of bad managers and working environments, with the associated impact on Employee wellbeing and engagement, is ever more prevalent and there are some key warning signs that are there from the start! We have listed some of the top problems for you to look out for during […]
Read MoreAre you a Morning Person?
Looking at morning mishaps, the survey identified that the average worker leaves the house 10 minutes later than necessary/planned, with 33% of people admitting to frequently forgetting their mobile, 22% forgetting their lunch and 27% not even had time for a drink before they leave the house ! 52% of those surveyed claim that the […]
Read MoreHow would you ‘Score your Boss’ ?
A recent Industry study identified that the for 71% of workers, the first thing they do when they go home after work/pick up the phone to their partner, is to complain about their Boss. 3,000 workers were asked to rate the relationship with their employer, with the average score being 6.6 / 10, which is […]
Read MoreBeware – Candidate shortages Ahead!
Business Owners and hiring Managers need to prepare for a challenging year in 2019. The job portal Adzuna has revealed that competition for roles is at an all-time low, since starting their stats in 2012. The researchers found there are currently only three vacancies per jobseeker, indicating that the fight for talent is going to […]
Read MoreDo you dread the Office Christmas Party?
The work Christmas party can be a wonderful time to ‘let your hair down’ with your colleagues, meet their partners and generally have a great night out. Sometimes though, spending time outside of work with your work colleagues is not everyone’s idea of fun, but if done correctly, can really help bond employee and employer […]
Read MoreHow is your Company Culture?
It has long been known that staff are a Company’s greatest asset and that Company culture is a huge contributor to both staff performance and recruiting attraction. But when we try to discuss Company Culture, it is often put to one side and dismissed and deemed not as valuable as others aspects of the role […]
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