One in ten of us works from home some or part of the time and the figure is rising, but has anyone done their homework into the legal implications for employers Last month saw National Work from Home Day (Friday, May 18th) where employers are encouraged to embrace a new style of working for the sake of the environment and a more sensible work / life balance. Working from home offers many advantages to both employers and employees. However, it does not come without responsibilities on both sides whether an employee is home working on a permanent or ad-hoc basis. So what are the issues involved? (more…)
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Encourage home working?
Thursday, October 16th, 2008Is changing our jobs the key to happiness?
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008There is much anxiety and stress when confronted with making decisions about our jobs. Most people spend at least eight hours of their waking day at work and with increasing pressure; some are made to work even more.
This leads to stress related illnesses, breakdown of relationships and all out unhappiness.
This article will aim to help you answer that niggling question that’s been at the back of your mind possibly for a long time. Should you change your job?
Owning “The Skills
Friday, October 10th, 2008People who get paid well to speak all share one of two traits: either they’re famous, or they own “The Skills”. To be able to move people who don’t know you as a celebrity of some sort, you must know how to keep your audience focused on you and your message, and how to keep them on the same page, on the same wavelength, every step of the way. (more…)
Finding The Humour In Returning To Work
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008I had decided, before even becoming pregnant, that I would stop working until my child went to school. My partner and I looked at the figures, and decided the difference in income, whilst difficult, was manageable. And whilst there were months when we’ve struggled with the mortgage payments, it’s been worthwhile.
However, September sees the start of full school days, and I feel ready and able to take gainful employment again. This has been a daunting prospect. After all, four years is a long time in the business world – computer skills easily become rusty and out-of-date, and it is very easy to lose touch with current trends.
The secrets of the noveau riche
Saturday, August 23rd, 2008Many of us work very hard just to have a chance of living the great American dream, the rags to riches fairy tale story that have captured our hearts and our minds. The nouveau riche serve as very important inspiration to us in our lifelong quest to forever escape the rat race and achieve financial freedom. The stories of self made billionaires like Warren Buffet, Sam Walton, and Bill Gates continue to give us hope that somewhere, someday, we may finally live the American dream.
Nouveau riche individuals often have achieve a phenomenal level of success through perseverance, genius, and a bit of good old fashioned luck. We always find inspiration in how these people have come from absolute zero to such great heights that only these select individuals are able to achieve. Most of these individuals face huge amounts of risk that would scare most ordinary individuals; but because of their brazen risk taking, they have been able to reap rewards that belong only to our dreams. The key, it seems, is in identifying promising opportunities that many traditional and conservative investors often overlook. What separates the so called “nouveau riche†from less successful individuals is that the former see these risky ventures as treasure troves that only need to be exploited.
Want a Total Career Turnaround?
Sunday, July 27th, 2008Change
The urge for a change in direction seems sometimes to coincide with mid-life. The children are now grown up which releases us from our weary daily routines, awakening a longing to break out of the mould and dive into new challenges.
The sea
Have you ever thought how amazing the undersea world is? And what wonderful mysteries lie beneath our oceans? And if you are one of those who love scuba diving, can you pinpoint the reasons behind your love for the sea? Thailand, especially the southern waters around the regions of Phuket and Phi Phi offer some of the most scenic oceanic diving views you could possibly imagine. What a wonderful place to visit, where you can visit and develop your new skills in scuba diving ??