Merry 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 MoreWhy are the Best Candidates not accepting our Job Offers?
In an increasingly Candidate driven market, the awareness of bad managers/management and working environments, with their associated impact on Employee wellbeing and engagement, is ever more prevalent and our recent survey has highlighted some key warning signs that Candidates are looking for as they make their assessment of where they want to work next… We […]
Read MoreFrustrated at work, it’s a common problem…
There are many reasons why people move jobs, sometimes it’s for advancement (increases in salary, responsibility etc), some are driven by lifestyle changes (working hours, flexibility, location and travel), but there is an increasingly prevalent category – work frustrations. Those frustrations are fuelled by a number of key factors, including bad managers/management, lack of work […]
Read MoreIs your ‘Reputation’ important ?
Research has identified that almost 70% of candidates would not apply for a role without researching the Company, with more than half (57%) reporting that they would automatically distrust a Company with little or no internet presence, rationalising that the lack of modern websites for some Companies is very off putting. An out of date […]
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 […]
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