Print, Packaging & Media – The Road To Recovery
The effects of Covid-19 on most elements of Society & Business have been devastating and getting the world around us ‘restarted’ isn’t going to easy, but as the increasing steps to our new normality begin to roll out, I wanted to convey a huge public thank you to all the Blayze Unguem staff. Lock down […]
Read MoreWorking from Home – Tips to maximise your productivity
Keeping productive whilst working from home is a challenge that many employees are struggling to overcome, it only takes a quick browse on social media to see this, with many Business’ forced to get their employees to set up ‘makeshift offices’ from the confines of their own home. This can be problematic for a variety […]
Read MoreWarning – 5 things managers should NEVER request of Employees
At times, a Manager may ask their staff to deliver more than their job description requires them, this may include working an extra hour or two on the weekend, or taking on a colleague’s work load while they are on annual leave, but whilst being asked to take on additional responsibilities is part of the […]
Read MorePandemic | How to lead while social distancing
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted business in a manner that nobody could have predicted. Millions of staff members have moved to remote working arrangements and subsequently, this has pushed Managers into a position in which they are expected to virtually manage remote teams – which can be daunting for a leader that has never done […]
Read MoreLockdown | ‘The economy will bounce back’
The UK will shortly be entering it’s fifth week of lockdown, with restrictions continuing for at least another two weeks. We support the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) commentary, that whilst the decision was necessary to save lives, the latest extension is proving increasingly concerning for business owners and employers, particularly as a recent forecast […]
Read More‘Like an emotional Mexican wave’ – how coronavirus kindness makes the world seem a smaller place
As more people suffer, we’ve seen a surge in global kindness and people taking proactive steps to generate positive solutions for many of the less fortunate or able around us… Beyond the benefits of kindness between people, Psychology research shows that shared adversity often brings out the best in us, motivating us to be adaptable […]
Read MoreThe most embarrassing remote working gaffes
Working from home can come with a plethora of challenges. Whether it is technical hiccups, problems with communication or abnormal snack-a-thons throughout the working day, we will all face challenges that are individual to us. With so many people working remotely at the Government’s request, we’ve all had to familiarise ourselves quickly with conference call […]
Read MoreAdjusting To Life In Lockdown…
It’s remarkable to pause a moment & take stock of what has been happening around us over the last month or so as we enter the start of our second month of ‘lockdown’. We have some Businesses struggling to meet demand with the ‘social distancing’ precautions in place to protect staff, whilst many are operating […]
Read MoreChristmas Party or Bonus?
It’s party time and whether you love or hate them, this time of year is great for getting out together with your colleagues, celebrating the festive season, relaxing with people you don’t normally spend time with and reflecting on another years hard work…OR IS IT ? A lot of planning goes into organising parties […]
Read MoreAll 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 […]
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