Managing Technostress at Work
What is Technostress? Increasing use of technology and AI in the workplace means that managing technostress at work has become an increasingly important issue for workplace well-being. Technostress refers to the stress or psychological strain people experience when interacting with technology. It arises from the challenges individuals face in adapting to, using, and managing modern […]
How to Make a Successful Career Change
Want to change careers but don’t know how? Making a successful career change can be a daunting process. Changing careers is a journey of self-discovery, identifying your skills and strengths, and understanding the ever-changing and increasingly VUCA world of work. The reality is, while changing careers is an exciting prospect, it can also be filled […]
How To Choose A Career Coach
If you’ve been wondering how to choose a career coach, this step-by-step guide will help you make the right decision. Choosing a career coach can be a minefield leaving you feeling frustrated and with more questions than answers. We’ve put together a guide to help you understand career coaching and how to choose the right […]
The Difference Between a Career Coach and a Career Counsellor
What is the difference between a career coach and a career counsellor? To answer this question, it’s helpful to first understand what the roles of a career coach and a career counsellor. While there are differences between career coaching and career counselling, there are also similarities. Career coaching tends to be more present and future-focused, […]
Is Your Job Affecting Your Mental or Physical Health?
Job affecting your mental or physical health? It might be time to move on When your job begins to impact your mental or physical health it could be a sign that it’s time to reassess your career. Some people report feeling physically sick at the thought of going to work, feeling unwell the whole time they are at work, […]
3 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
You have probably heard about imposter syndrome. But do you know what it is and what can you do to overcome imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is when you feel like a fake like you’re not good enough. It’s common among high achievers who are unable to accept their career success. Those who suffer from imposter […]
Are You Using LinkedIn Effectively?
What is LinkedIn? With over 500 million people using LinkedIn globally, it’s become one of the most important networking tools for professionals. Using LinkedIn, and even more importantly, using LinkedIn effectively is essential if you want to advance your career. Since its launch back in 2002, LinkedIn has grown into more than just a professional […]
Are You A Portfolio Careerist?
Portfolio careerists enjoy a satisfying life by having more than one job. Our fast-paced lifestyles, quest for work-life balance and economic uncertainty has led many of us seeking alternatives to traditional ways of working. For a growing number of people, the answer has been to adopt a portfolio career. What is a portfolio career? A […]
What is Outplacement?
You may have heard the term outplacement and wondered what it means. So what is outplacement? Outplacement is a service that helps employees transition to a new role, usually as a result of redundancy. When an organisation undergoes a restructure for example, roles can become redundant leading to employees no longer having a job. This […]
Remote Working: Good or bad for business?
It was interesting reading the BBC News article Teleworking: The myth of working from home in response to the Yahoo! Memo informing staff that from June, those with work-from-home arrangements will be required to work from a Yahoo! Office. In the memo, Yahoo!’s head of HR Jackie Reses announces: “To become the absolute best place […]