Arundhati Roy – the possibilities provided by the pandemic – ahead of the game in April 2020
The novelist on how coronavirus threatens India — and what the country, and the world, should do next
A stunning second act! Meet the people who changed course in midlife – and loved it
It can feel as if our options narrow with every passing year. But taking a big risk could mean the second half of your life is much more exciting and fulfilling than the first
The pandemic was meant to change work, but what have we got so far? Free pizza
The corporate world is turning to novelty perks to get us back to the office in an attempt to postpone the moment of reckoning. Read the article by Josie Cox here.
The BookBrunch Report: Has the pandemic altered pathways into publishing?
Over recent years the book trade has come under increased scrutiny and pressure to be more accessible to publishing hopefuls. Now, and with Covid to contend with, what’s the landscape like for new opportunities? Read the full article here.
5 Must-Have Skills For Remote Work – and why strong written communication is number one
Ashira Prossack writes in Forbes about leadership and the evolving workplace. To succeed and thrive in a remote work environment, both employees and leaders need to focus on developing the right skills. Strong written communication is top of the list. Read the full...
Why Writing Ability Is The Most Important Skill In Business (And How To Acquire It)
Jeff Bradford, President & CEO of the Bradford Group, is a former journalist with 30+ years of experience as a public relations professional. Here he explains that thinking clearly is fundamental to success in any venture, and learning how to write will teach you...
Performance vs Trust – teams vs toxicity
Simon Sinek explains the value of leaders who promote collective performance over high performing individualists.
To watch this 2 minute video click here.
FROM PAYE TO FREELANCE – some excellent advice about taking the plunge from Anne Burchett
Anne Burchett has done it all in the wine trade. In this blog post she gives excellent advice about making the jump between being a PAYE employee and going freelance – applicable to any industry with some big pros but some daunting cons too. Read the article on...
Over-50s who lose jobs much more likely to stay unemployed
Older people more than twice as likely to be unemployed for two years or longer if they lose job