Advice and Opinion - June 2022

  • Why Your LinkedIn Profile Shouldn't Look Like Your Facebook Profile

    Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 by Editorial TeamNo comments

    Your LinkedIn profile could be under scrutiny by potential employers at any given moment. Whether you’ve just applied for a job and an employer is digging for dirt, or one of your clients is having a browse, there’s always someone watching. And thanks to the private browsing mode, you may never be aware they were even on your profile. So, of course, it’s essential to not treat your LinkedIn as a ...

  • Top tips for managing your health at university

    Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2022 by Editorial TeamNo comments

    The first few weeks of university are a whirlwind of activity so use the time now to sort out any necessary health arrangements. This should include signing up for a GP. Most uni towns will have their own health centre, where the GPs are familiar with issues that students frequently face. Whilst you’ll be there the majority of the time, when you’re back home for the holidays you can still visit ...

  • Hybrid Working: The Rise of the After-Hours Email

    Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2022 by Editorial TeamNo comments

    The past two years have seen a major shift in how and where employees work, and what they value when it comes to employment. In fact, in the aftermath of the pandemic, many workers have begun to place more value on their work/life balance and what’s important to them. Both employees and employers are becoming more proactive when it comes to looking after their mental health. The benefits of ...

  • The Important Role of Managers in a Hybrid-Working Era

    Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2022 by Editorial TeamNo comments

    As we find ourselves in a new era, in which employees have the option to choose where, when, and how they work, one obvious question arises: has the role of managers shifted? Do we need them anymore? In short, the answer is yes. On the one hand, hybrid working has offered people the opportunity to have more ownership over their professional lives. On the other, however, it has come with its array ...