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The Importance of Health and Safety at Work

Growing a business in any sector is a multifarious act, requiring close adherence to legal requirements as well as a keen attention to the adequate implementation of proper working practices. But one corner that is often underestimated by new business owners is that of health and safety – which is also one of the most important parts of any business’ operation. But why?

Health and safety at work

Why is Health and Safety an Important Consideration?

Workplace health and safety is a vital consideration for all businesses, for several reasons – but perhaps most prominently, health and safety procedures are a legal requirement. The Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) was introduced in 1974, requiring that all businesses recognise their duty of care to employees; later, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 would require specific procedures, including the risk assessment.…

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Can Hiring From Adjacent Sectors Pull Your Company Out of a Slump?

Your CEO retired. Your CTO was just poached by a competitor. Your CFO changed career paths. Whatever the situation, losing tenured management is never easy—and it’s even harder when you’re talking about the C-suite. Great leadership doesn’t grow on trees, and finding a replacement within your industry can amount to finding a needle in a haystack.

Hiring job candidate from adjacent sector

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Upon losing an executive, many companies seek to fill the position as quickly as possible with someone who has industry tenure. They promote from within or seek to poach from a competitor. But in looking for a replacement with specific industry experience, companies limit the scope of their search.…

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How to Keep Employees Happy Without a Raise

Workforce productivity is a crucial ingredient toward achieving business growth and success. When employees consistently produce high-quality outputs, your company can meet customer demands and even exceed expectations. While there are many ways to boost productivity, satisfying team members is often one of the most effective.

Motivated employees

When employees are happy with their jobs, they’ll be more eager to show up for work, deliver their best, and collaborate with their colleagues. Interestingly, this positive feeling can spread like wildfire. For instance, if a staff member is always surrounded by high-morale peers, they’ll also adopt a positive and enthusiastic attitude toward work. Likewise, people like to work with happy peers, affecting their work performance.…

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Freelancers Bring Flexibility, Expertise, and Ease: Here’s How They Can Help Your ECommerce Businesses Grow 

Hiring a freelancer over a traditional employee can save you 30%, according to Creatives On Call. With this figure in mind, it’s not surprising that 47% of hiring managers say they’re likely to hire a freelancer in the future.

Hiring freelancer

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For ecommerce businesses, freelancers can be particularly beneficial. So, why should you bring a freelancer on board?

Better Marketing

Ecommerce is growing at a rapid pace. By next year, $6.5 trillion sales will be done online, so there’s a lot of competition. To ensure your company succeeds, your business and products need to stand out.…

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Do You Need a Contingent Workforce?

In 2022, the Great Resignation is dragging on, leaving many employers without enough staff to meet the needs of their market.

Contingent workforce

The reasons for the Great Resignation are many and complex; they center on the effects of the COVID pandemic, which has shown employees that they can be productive at home and that their current employers are not able to provide the pay and perks they need for a healthy and satisfying life and career.

However, many employers are not structured to meet steep demands of departing employees. Small businesses in particular cannot increase every employee’s salary by a significant degree, and offering progressive perks such as daycare or extended PTO will make them less competitive and prone to failure.…

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Tips for Successful Management of Your International Employees

Owning a thriving global business is not without its own challenges. While the pandemic has contributed to the increase of international hires, businesses now have options to source talents from a wider audience. Thankfully, technology has eased these processes, making the integration of these international talents easier.

International employee meeting

Because they are dispersed in different locations, there are some issues that may arise in the management of these employees, and this article is poised to address them so that you can enjoy your growing business. Here are some useful tips to manage your international employees for continuous success.

Have Clear Corporate Values and Team Structure

Since your team is international, it may be difficult to see their everyday processes in real-time.…

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5 Prep Tips for the MCAT Exam

If you’re thinking about attending medical school, you’ll need to pass the MCAT. The exam is known to be more difficult than many other college entrance exams. Therefore, it’s important to have a strategy to pass it.

Learning for MCAT exam

But don’t let us scare you. Although the MCAT is extremely challenging, it can be mastered if you put the right amount of work into preparing for it. Here are five tips to pass the MCAT and get into the med school of your dreams.

Before you even complete your MCAT registration, it’s important to prepare for the exam. But where do you begin?…

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Tips For Advancing Your Teaching Career

Most teachers find that they reach a point in their career when they are ready to take the next step. So, how can you go about taking the next step in your teaching career?

Teacher and students

It’s not always obvious but there are many ways that you can do so, whether it is rising to a leadership role, moving to a bigger school or taking on a specific role. The good thing about this is that there are always options and ways that you can progress and develop your career, which can make it rewarding and interesting.

With that in mind, here are a few tips for advancing your teaching career.…

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How to Pass Your Employment Background Check

If you’re looking for a new job, you may be wondering what the process looks like for employment background checks. Most employers will conduct some form of a background check before making a job offer, so it’s important to know what to expect.

Employment background check

In this post, we’ll outline the steps involved in a typical employment background check and give you some tips on preparing. We’ll also discuss the different types of checks that can be conducted and the information they typically reveal. So if you’re curious about how your past might impact your chances of landing a new job, keep reading!…

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Getting Into a Business Management Role

Many people are interested in getting into a good, lucrative position in the world of business, and this includes securing a position in business management. This type of career choice can offer a host of rewards including job satisfaction, seniority, continued opportunities for advancements, and a very good salary, among other things. However, you need to first take the right steps to boost your chances of getting into this type of job initially.

Good manager

If you do not currently have experience when it comes to business management, it is important that you plan ahead in order to increase your chances of success.…

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