News and commentary from the world of work
At Work Horizons our job is creating a service that helps people find work that they find rewarding and fulfilling. But we are also interested in the wider world of work and employment; here are some recent thoughts and ideas posted by the Work Horizons team.
Leading from Home
Ten insightful tips for leading and managing effectively when your team members are forced to work at home.
Selected websites with job listings
No matter how tough the job market may seem, there are always people with vacancies to fill. We have compiled a list of job sites which we are aware of. This isn't meant to be definitive, but gives you a good start point.
Agility and other meerkat traits that drive solopreneurs
Read about the traits that help solopreneurs to respond to the market nimbly and innovatively to keep products relevant and systems customer-friendly.
Podcast – introducing Work Horizons
If you missed the recent live events for prospective partners, this podcast with June Hogan and Rob Ball will give you a great introduction to Work Horizons.
Is the older generation the answer?
Are employers looking in the right places in their search for committed, dependable, skilled employees?
Stress – thoughts for line managers
Official figures show that time lost due to stress is greater than for physical ailments. Everyone responds differently, so what are the factors most likely to lead to stress amongst your team?
Book: Beating the Wisdom of Hindsight
In his new book, Rob Ball asks, How often do you hear people say things like, ‘If only I hadn’t done…’ or ‘I wish I had done…’? How often is this person you?"
