Going into an interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, and it can be easy to make mistakes if you’re not prepared. While there are plenty of things you should do to prepare for an interview, there are also certain things that you should avoid doing. Here are five things to keep in mind as you
In a time when many things are challenging, We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those at Atlantic Resource for their hard work and resilience, especially when up against things, as we all find ourselves right now. In recognition for the way we strive to promote & operate as a business, Atlantic
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” This proverb essentially means that without time off from work, you get boring. And possibly bored.More than this, workaholic types can become numbed and desensitised to the world around them outside work, potentially costing them their health and their relationships: things highly prized by most
This week everyone seems to be talking about whether the UK should leave the European Union. What are the implications for jobs and the economy as a whole?It’s a key point in the thinking of many, although not the only consideration. But as a recruitment agency, this is the angle that most concerns us at
Is your workplace managed by fear? During a recent BBC documentary about the leadership style of former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, a section that looked at how effective fear is as a management technique. That is, making your staff scared of you. Former players admitted that this was a key element to instilling
You’ve probably heard about zero hours contracts, but the details might not have sunk in. It’s all pretty vague, uninteresting and unclear to many people. In fact, that lack of transparency is at the heart of the issue.But it helps anyone in their employment freedom and rights as a worker in the UK to know
Is your workplace home to a tightly-knit group of people? Perhaps you wish everyone was more closely bonded, or maybe you wish it was less.While some employers might not pay the subject much heed at all, new research from Gallup has connected strong friendships at work with high employee satisfaction. Arguably not rocket science, but
Spring has well and truly sprung. With a recent spell of warm, sunshine-filled days, it seems that another grey British winter is once again behind us and the UK workforce will be in high spirits and good health for months.Does it really mean you won’t be hearing the dreaded words “off sick” until around September
