Archive of all profile articles – Page 57
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Careers File: Workers must know significance of pension changes
The words 'pension' and 'dull' are often to be found in the same sentence - particularly when it comes to Generation Y, who have many more important things to think about than retirement.
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Careers File: Expenses are not perks
As expected, the recent local and European elections have brought a huge adverse reaction from the general public to the quite unbelievable antics of our MPs at Westminster.
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Careers File: One negative trait can colour how your contacts see you
Networking. These days, it's a popular way to build up business contacts and establish relationships with potential...
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Careers File: Muscle your way to the front but don't backstab your peers
I'm in a management position for a large multi-national brand owner. I'm doing OK but I can't help but notice that the aggressive, thick-skinned, devil-may-care, least likeable people seem to be on the fast track.
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Careers File: It's the little things that keep customers coming back
Attention to detail will separate the recession's victims from its survivors, says Philip Hesketh
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Careers File: No grandstanding for now, but celebrate small successes
It's not the right time to shout about success but do show staff your confidence, says Sue Mountstevens
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Careers File: How will the extension of the right to request flexible working affect your outfit?
Last month I looked at dispute resolution, one of two major employment changes that came into effect this month....
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Careers File: As my hair gets greyer, people's manners in business get worse
They say that we all turn into our parents eventually. I don't know about that but, as the grey hairs multiply, I do find myself coming out with things that, to the people around me, seem to confirm my inevitable transformation into one of Terry Wogan's TOGs (Terry's Old Geezers).
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Careers File: Great customer service in just eight seconds
There's no mystery to great customer service. It can be explained in eight seconds, says Philip Hesketh
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Careers File: All bosses are difficult - gender makes no odds
I've just started a new job with a female boss. It's the first time I've worked for a woman and I'm not sure what to...
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Careers File: New Act aims to cut down on the escalating numbers of employment tribunals
Sian Harrington says look out for two major changes to employment law that take effect on 6 April
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Careers File: Employers that value youth over experience will be forever reinventing the wheel
It is a huge advantage to have a diverse spread of people, personalities, skills, experiences and knowledge in any team, says Guy Moreton
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Careers File: A step-by-step approach to setbacks can keep staff motivated
In business we're always chasing the big prize - but it usually takes small steps to make it happen, says Philip Hesketh
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Careers File: How long should I put up with difficult staff before getting tough with them?
I have just been promoted and am in charge of a small, but bright and experienced team. However, one guy is being subtly difficult and slowing us down...
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Careers File: Now is not the time to be blaming others for the job market
The other morning, while stuck in yet another snow-induced traffic jam, I was listening to Nicky Campbell’s radio...
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Careers File: Gestures are good, territory sales managers, but don't give everything away
Territory sales managers may occasionally give away a little gift as a thank-you to customers - but some will question your motives, warns Philip Hesketh
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Careers File: Keep smiling, be inventive and set a positive example in tough times
Q: How can I motivate myself and my team? We are all feeling stale and are finding it difficult to get things...
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Careers File: Do your sums before resorting to unnecessary redundancies
Startling job loss figures are not as bad as they first appear, argues Sian Harrington
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Careers File: The first person you meet in a new environment will be a friend for life
When you go to a conference where you don't know anyone, do you just wander up to the first person you see or do you do your homework, have a good look at the delegate list and plan who you speak to - and indeed sit next to? ...
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Careers File: Don't dismiss networking
Don't dismiss networking - some of that winner's magic could rub off on you, says Sue Mountstevens