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Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 by Sarah Coombes — No comments
Today is Ada Lovelace Day, an international celebration day of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). A gifted mathematician, Ada Lovelace is considered to have written instructions for the first computer program in the mid-1800s. Held on the second Tuesday of October each year, it aims to increase the profile of women in STEM and, in doing so, create new ...
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Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 by Bluestream Recruitment — No comments
Date: Wednesday 20th October 2021 Time: 8.45 – 10.30am Venue : Harwell Innovation Centre, 173 Curie Avenue, Harwell OX11 0QG To Book: Register on Eventbrite - by 6pm, Tuesday 19th October 2021 "Teamwork remains the one sustainable competitive advantage that has been largely untapped.” Patrick Lencioni In the post-lockdown environment, employers have seen the advantages and pitfalls of mass home ...
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Posted on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 by Bluestream Recruitment — No comments
Register today for our Coaching Skills Workshop! If you want more impact as a leader, want to be a better listener or are just curious about what “coaching” is this workshop is for you. " The role of the manager, in short, is becoming that of a coach ". HBR December 2019. When looking at the behaviours of their best managers, Google found that being a good coach was at the top of their list. ...
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Posted on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 by Bluestream Recruitment — No comments
We are thrilled to announce a schedule of in-person business support workshops taking place this Autumn. DATES FOR THE DIARY The workshops will take place on the following dates in Autumn: FREE 22nd September 2021: Return to Office - planning and managing a return to the workplace 30th September 2021: Coaching Skills Workshop FREE 20th October 2021: How to Build a Successful Hybrid Team, A South ...
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Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 by Bluestream Recruitment — No comments
COVID-19 has forever changed the traditional workforce, workplace and upended many people’s careers. Whilst we begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel and tentatively begin to navigate the new normal, we are not out of the woods yet and the pandemic is still something at the forefront of everyone’s minds. It is therefore not surprising that questions around COVID-19 are seeping into job ...
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Posted on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 by Bluestream Recruitment — No comments
Starting a new job before the pandemic was nerve-racking enough but having to start a new job whilst working from home adds a whole new dimension to first day jitters. What if you can’t meet your manager and colleagues in person for a while? How will you get to know your colleagues, get up to speed on how to do your job, or even know who to contact when you have questions? All good companies will ...
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Posted on Thursday, January 7, 2021 by Bluestream Recruitment — No comments
Most of us are pleased to see the back of 2020 and had hoped that by the start of 2021 we would have seen the back of the COVID virus or at least a return to some form of normality. However, with continued restrictions to our daily lives, it is so easy to feel down and unmotivated. Many will make new years resolutions which will bite the dust by the middle of January as we are far too hard on ...
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Posted on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 by Bluestream Recruitment — No comments
COVID-19 is completely redefining the workplace. Working from home has now become the normal for most employees and companies and it comes with its own set of unique challenges for both. With working from home set to stay until next Spring, we’ve put together a collection of articles that offer advice and ideas on how to stay engaged and motivated whilst working from home as well as practical ...
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Posted on Saturday, November 21, 2020 by Bluestream Recruitment — No comments
If you have been given an invitation to attend an interview, then congratulations! All the hard work you put into your CV and job applications has paid off. However, if you want to be fully prepared but aren’t sure about the best way to do this, Bluestream Recruitment are on hand to offer some tips and guidance on how to ace your interview. Do background research on the company you are being ...
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Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 by Bluestream Recruitment — No comments
Whilst the home office is a reality for some, many of us have been making do with the kitchen table, coffee table or hunching over laptops on sofas and beds. As the second wave of COVID-19 hits and the likelihood of returning to the office this year diminishes, it's a good time to reassess your working from home (WFH) set up to prevent long term health problems. If you can sit at a desk or table, ...