Every job, no matter how enjoyable, has its downsides. And whether you work in customer service for a posh hotel or on the hotline of a washing powder brand, there will times when you will be challenged. We say, bring it on! It’s only when you’re super at problem solving for people that you begin […]
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There’s a laundry in Glasgow that does a fast turnaround on piles of ironing, carries heavy loads to cars and always has a tin of chocolates on the counter for customers to help themselves. It may be a small, family business but it delivers an exceptional level of customer service that goes way beyond creaseless
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Having a regular break in the working routine has been shown to reduce stress and boost productivity. In many workplaces, especially fast-paced call and contact centres, Cake Friday is when this happens. At 3pm anyone not needed for direct customer activity downs tools for 20 minutes and enjoys the treats baked by colleagues. Some workplaces
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The Hallowe’en treats have only just been scoffed, the fireworks barely extinguished but already ‘tis the season to be looking for a Christmas job. It may be too early to be watching Home Alone and starting on the rum truffles but autumn it is the perfect time for employers to start their seasonal recruiting. s1jobs
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When it comes to work woes, issues with admin can drive employees round the bend. Many workers are finding that, despite the advances of technology designed to streamline tasks, they’re actually losing more time. In fact, a recent survey of more than 2000 UK employees discovered a staggering 42 per cent spent the majority of
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If you’re a skilled administrator, secretary or PA, you can find a fit for your talents in almost every industry. But there are some surprising sectors you may not have considered yet. Academia University and colleges are always in need of top-notch administrators and receptionists to support core teaching and research activities. Depending on the
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If you’ve a head for figures and can spin more plates than an Italian waiter after three espressos, a career in accountancy could be for you. The accountancy sector is fast moving and vibrant, particularly now as it adapts to superfast changes in technology. But it’s the role of finance manager that always tops the
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WHEN early humans ran out of toes and fingers for keeping count they began to carve notches on pieces of bones. Fred and Wilma Flintstone didn’t know it but as they ‘crunched’ the numbers the link between accountancy and technology was born. In ancient Mesopotamia the need to keep track of goods bought and sold
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You’ve done your degree and received your teaching qualification. Now with plenty of classroom experience under your belt you know you’ve a handle on your profession. If you’re really switched on, however, you won’t stop here. You’ll have your sights set on further education – not for your pupils but for yourself. It’s called continuous
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At s1jobs we love parties. We don’t even need a special occasion as an excuse to celebrate. It might simply be a Fun Time Friday After-Work Get-Together. However, as we move into that time of the year when companies get ready to host festive soirees and Christmas lunches, not everyone is so keen to put
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