The kids are headed back to school. For some that may be a blessing, but for others itโs the first sign that summer is coming to an end. Letโs put off saying goodbye to the sun a bit longer and look back at our top 10 most read stories of the week.
1.ย 4 ways to get over unfair treatment at work
Life sometimes throws you a curveball, especially when it comes to work. If youโve ever been passed up for a promotion that shouldโve been yours or a colleague has disrespected you unduly, it can be difficult to recover. Luckily, Fast Company came up with four brilliant ways you can bounce back after unfair treatment.
2.ย 4 tips to help you find a job you love
If youโre unhappy in your current role for whatever reason and youโve tried everything to fix the situation, perhaps itโs time to move on. To help you pick your dream job, the team at Webrecruit has put together four tips to find a job you love.
3.ย How to win the work-life balance battle and save ยฃ1m a year
Expert Microsoft Productivity Trainer to Bill Gatesโ team Vickie Sokol Evans has launched a global โBack-to-Schoolโ campaign, offering free training sessions from 6-9 September to help employees leave the office on time โ increasing their productivity, improving their results, and helping to cultivate a healthy work culture, while at the same time increasing profits.
4.ย App of the week: TripIt
Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpfulย apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we organise travel with TripIt.
5.ย How you can and canโt stretch the truth on your CV
Sometimes itโs necessary to stretch the truth slightly to get noticed by potential employers. Thereโs a lot to keep in mind when writing your CV, including key words that grab the attention of recruiters. If youโre unsure what you can and cannot โfudgeโ on your CV, here are some great tips from Forbes.
6.ย How to boost your creativity and come up with new ideas
Inspiration comes in many forms, and itโs an essential part of coming up with new ideas for business. As a PA whoโs put in charge of big company projects, it can be hard to find inspiration. Here are a few things you can do in and out of the office to boost your creativity.
7.ย Summer of recipes from Tudor Park: Sicilian Caponata
Bored with your office lunch? Does a sandwich leave you feeling bloated or tired in the afternoon? Tudor Parkโsย new Executive Head Chef Alfonso Salvaggio has put together a selection of packed lunch ideas that will stimulate the taste buds as well as the brain cells.
8.ย One Eventsโ non-hotel wedding: Exclusive hire, ultimate flexibility and a luxury spa day worth ยฃ350 to get you wedding ready
Always dreamed of something a little different? Create your blog-worthy wedding at a One Events unique central London venue.
9.ย 7 things that can make your CV stand out
Getting your foot in the door with a potential employer starts with your CV. Recruiters receive so many applications that itโs key to make your CV stand out from the crowd. Luckily, Glassdoor has put together seven ways to do just that.
10.ย You shouldnโt need to pull a sickie to have a mental health day
Businesses need to stop penalising employees when they legitimately take days off for the good of their mental health, and should even introduce โmental health home daysโ to encourage loyalty, support and good communication in the workplace, according to cognitive psychologist and business neuroscientist Dr Lynda Shaw.
