Category Archives: A New Job

One can learn to be more assertive, although this does come more naturally to some people than to others.  There are of course training courses and workshops available at many colleges and education centres that are designed to help you … Continue reading →

Compelling workers to work from their employer’s premises is now a much less prevalent employer philosophy and, in your job, you may find yourself faced, possibly for the very first time, by the prospect of remote working. I personally spend … Continue reading →

Nerves are probably the biggest enemy you face when delivering a presentation, especially if you’re nervous enough about starting your new job anyway.  You’re up there at the front all alone with everyone staring at you!  It’s a natural instinct … Continue reading →

I fully accept that the majority of jobs don’t involve your having to handle subordinates.  But, for the minority who do have to contend with this issue, it’s a vital part of their role. Albert Einstein said, “I never teach … Continue reading →

Top team players don’t fit into any particular mould but what they have in common is that they really care about what the team is trying to achieve and want to make a positive contribution to its success – without … Continue reading →