Professional Development

Introducing the Art of Management and Leadership In the realm of business and beyond, management and leadership are two distinct yet interconnected facets. While management focuses on tasks and processes, leadership emphasises vision and inspiration. Let’s embark on a journey through the inspiring world of management vs. leadership quotes, where we uncover the essence of […]

While career changes have become more common in recent years, taking this leap is still a daunting prospect – especially if you’re entering a new field of work or diverging from your acquired degree. The hesitance that comes with leaving your job can be evidenced in the rise of workplace trends, including ‘quiet-quitting’ and more […]

Failure is an inevitable part of life, and it’s something that we all experience at some point. However, how we deal with failure can make all the difference in our ability to learn, grow and ultimately succeed. Here are some of the best strategies for dealing with failure: How to Deal with Failure Reframe Your […]

Every day is a school day – even when we’re adults. We never stop learning and we never should stop learning if we want to progress in both our career and daily lives. It seems that professional development is growing in popularity. Sales for Publisher Pearson increased 12% to £3,841m during the year of 2022 […]

Working from home is becoming more of the norm both in the UK and around the world. The upside is that many employees are benefiting from a boost in their mental health because of it. According to a poll conducted by the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) in 2020, it discovered that more UK-based […]

Take your pick of any of the most successful businesspeople in the world and you discover something interesting: they all read business books. Lots of them. But why? Yes, knowledge matters. But more importantly, books get you thinking in the right way. They change how your brain approaches business issues, making you wiser and more […]

A recent report shows that the UK hire rate has slowed considerably compared to the rate immediately after the pandemic. Whilst the government initially predicted higher unemployment rates, it appeared to be the opposite case as we left multiple lockdowns. However, 18 months after the last lockdown, inflation is increasing at a rate we haven’t […]

Getting new employee onboarding right is challenging. You need to figure out how to make them feel settled and prepare them for the tasks ahead. Therefore, developing a training plan for recruits is essential. Showing them the ropes improves their productivity faster and helps to avoid costly mistakes. Training A New Employee Checklist Every hiring […]

Many CEOs, business owners, and managers would love a healthy work-life balance, but few achieve it. Most work tirelessly in their roles, neglecting the other aspects of their lives, eating up all their fun time.  Data backs this up. Harvard Business Review found that leaders worked on 79 percent of weekend days and 70 percent […]