If you thought the title of this article meant shooting zombies was a good way to shape up for a role as an IT pro, we’re sorry to disappoint. Shoot-em-up scenarios can be fun of course, if a little gory, but we’re talking here about the kind of computer games where you need to use […]
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IT is one of those sectors where you never know what’s round the corner. Every day brings new tech and increasingly complex software. Of course, this means there’s an ever-increasing need for innovative programmers and can-do technicians to build, operate and maintain our modern world. If you’re looking to join this merry band, there are
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Whatever you think of Donald Trump, you have to admit he has a talent for doing things his own way. Since he entered the White House he’s torn up the political rule book and steered the presidency into uncharted territory. While storms of protest have whirled around some of his policies, he’s definitely shown the
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Grampa Jack nearly fell out of his armchair when he overheard Granny Ina on the phone with the undertaker. It took Davey to explain Granny was actually talking to her life insurance agent about the advice of the underwriter. No, Grampa, that’s not the one who writes the funeral speeches. To make things a little
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What makes you truly happy at work? If the answer is the mid-morning roll ’n’ square, it’s time for some serious reassessment of where your career is heading. Staff happiness has a huge impact on productivity, motivation levels and engagement but keeping employees sweet isn’t always high up the priority list for bosses. The 2016
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The Human Resource department is all too often a band of unsung heroes. A bit like Hit-Girl continually saving Kick-Ass, but without the bad language. This is despite the fact they’re hard at work to ensure happiness and comfort in the workplace by resolving disputes and providing support to employees in their professional, and in
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No matter which sector of the Financial Services industry you work in, there are challenges and opportunities every day that can shape and define your career. These challenges come from the constant evolution of this important sector – and it’s how we meet change that determines our long-term future. There’s no doubt the change has
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What’s the biggest story to hit the financial world so far this year? Not the impact of Brexit, the state of the pound or speculation when interest rates might rise. No – and brace yourself for this one – what has everyone talking is news that Lloyds of London has banned lunchtime drinking. Gulp! More
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In the month when we celebrate International Women’s Day it seems only right to talk about the importance of having more women in executive and management roles. After all, IWD, which was first marked by the United Nations in 1975, is a clarion call to boost gender parity and includes a range of activities such
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Networking is vital at all stages of a career but in senior management positions meeting new business contacts can be vital for the future health of the company. All the more reason not to make these top mistakes by being . . . The Day Tripper Yes, sometimes it does feel good just to get
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