For some starting their own business has always been the dream, for others chats over wine with a friend encouraged them to taking the plunge. The two things entrepreneurs have in common is an idea and passion. SWEET ROSIE A creative flair is a positive when it comes to owning […]
If you’re feeling sluggish, run down and lethargic, it could be time to take a look at your daily routine – and how you can switch things up to inject some energy and happiness into your life. Here are a few habits you could change to boost your wellbeing. The […]
Sandra from accounts is rocking around the Christmas tree, Brenda in HR has passed out in a corner somewhere, and your boss is dancing on a table with someone who definitely isn’t his wife – it can only be the work Christmas party. Whether your office ‘do is like the […]
For generations, women have been widely underrepresented in the pay cheque department and, unfortunately, still a lot more needs to be done. Achieving equality has been a challenge women have faced for decades – working hard to break the glass ceiling. Equal Pay Day (10 November) is a symbolic day […]
It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for, folks! Friday 23 June is Bring Your Dog To Work Day, when businesses nationwide open their doors to the four-legged companions of their employees – like Family Life’s office pup Winnie (pictured above). This will be the fourth event of its kind since […]
Scotland’s mums and dads are suffering at the hands of ‘time poverty’ according to new research – and Working Families and Bright Horizons are calling on parents to make the most of the longest day of the year by leaving work on time to spend more time with their families. […]
Gillian Reith, 36, runs Three Sisters Bake in Quarriers Village, Renfrewshire, with her siblings Nichola, 34, and Linsey, 31. Having started their careers in office jobs, the sisters decided to take a leap of faith and turn their love of food into a career. Five years later, the savvy bakers now have a second cafe, 50 employees, a cookbook and […]
We’ve all been there. You love your job, you’re comfortable where you are, but you’d just like that little bit more. Responsibility, challenge, money – a promotion is what you need to keep you motivated in your working life. But the big problem is – how do you ask for […]
A new survey has found that although prospective career changers cite financial worries as their biggest barriers to finding fulfilling work, what they really need is support to navigate the unknown. Half of all respondents say fear of failure and the unknown stop them making a move Financial concerns […]
It’s the travel trend that’s changed the face of vacationing – but what’s it really like to use Airbnb? One host shares her story Since clicking the ‘host’ icon on Airbnb’s website a couple of months ago, my life has transformed. At home I’m no longer just a writer, girlfriend and living room yoga enthusiast. I’m […]
