In these difficult times, most interviews are being conducted remotely either over the phone or by video call. So, in this podcast, we’re joined by Gaelle Blake, Director of Permanent Employment at Hays UK and Ireland.
Gaelle is here to share her expert advice for those who are worried about interviewing remotely, to help them overcome their fears and secure their next job.
Continue reading Podcast 30: How to succeed in your remote job interview
Well, what a challenging year this is turning out to be. We’re not even halfway through and have already experienced more change and upheaval than we ever could have predicted, and the changes aren’t stopping or slowing down just yet. No doubt your organisation, like ours, had to make the unprecedented change of catapulting all employees into remote work, almost overnight. Continue reading How managers can collaborate effectively with their people using Microsoft Teams
We have all found ourselves having to adapt quickly, both in our personal and professional lives. In this way, the COVID-19 pandemic has served to highlight a key skillset which we all need to continually develop and nurture, in order to operate successfully in our role, no matter what that role may be. Change agility, the ability to quickly and successfully embrace and adopt change, will undoubtedly be a key skillset that all employers look for as a core capability in the workforce of the future. Continue reading Your guide to embracing change quickly and successfully
All around the world, leaders and managers are currently welcoming new starters to their teams remotely. As such, the onboarding process is being done entirely from home – this is unchartered territory for most, and interestingly, it’s a scenario that will likely become more common, with hybrid teams set to become more prevalent in the next era of work, post-crisis. Continue reading The best way to onboard your new starters remotely
Lockdown can affect us all in different ways, with each person’s experience unique to them. For instance, some people have bigger houses with gardens, while others are in flats with no outside space. Some people live by themselves and will be facing isolation on their own, whereas others will have young children or elderly relatives that they need to equally dedicate their time to. However, no matter your situation, working remotely for a long period of time has the potential to negatively impact your mental health and we must take all the possible steps to protect it. Continue reading Seven tips to help you maintain your mental health and wellbeing during lockdown
Most of us, at some stage or another question ourselves. We question our abilities, our skill, our judgement. We worry that we’re not good enough. We listen to the self-deprecating thoughts buzzing around in our minds, and we take those thoughts to heart. After all, we’re all human and all of us experience a dent to our self-confidence at some stage or another, some more regularly than others. Continue reading Why self-confidence is a key skill when working in the Corona era
COVID-19 is unlike anything that we’ve seen in recent history. It has dramatically changed our day-to-day lives and the way in which we work, meaning organisations and professionals have had to adapt to this new world rapidly and take on new challenges.
One issue, a prolonged period of isolation could create, is the negative impact on people’s mental wellbeing. So, what can we learn from this experience that might help us to be healthier and more productive both now and in the future? To discuss, we’re joined by organisational psychologist Gordon Tinline.
Continue reading Podcast 29: What career lessons can we learn from the COVID-19 crisis?
