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Christmas joy is undoubtedly contagious throughout most office environments. Many may be wondering how remote working over Christmas may feel. Although sad, that we will be missing out on the impromptu cookie and coffee breaks. Or, having Christmas FM playing all day...

With remote working looking likely for the foreseeable future. It has never been a better time to improve on your remote leadership skills. Management has never been an easy job, and this is challenged further with team members working from home. If you have found...

For those who have been hiring candidates throughout the pandemic, you will understand how saturated the market has become. 2020 has hit businesses and individuals incredibly hard. In early August there had already been a reported 175,134 redundancies across the...

Are you looking to use a recruitment agency in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire? If you’re feeling a little unsure or confused by the choices, we totally understand! They’re thousands of agencies in the UK. All specialising in different types and approaches to...

Yesterday, Coronavirus cases in the UK reached 590 (the biggest daily jump in the UK so far). Awareness in the workplace is becoming increasingly more important. You should understand what you should be doing as an employer or employee, to protect yourself and your...

Customer service doesn’t end with phone calls and emails, if you haven’t given much attention to your business’ social media. Now is the time to change that. Customer Service is an ever-changing beast, and the way you handle it online can help shape your company’s...

Have you had a little quiet voice at the back of your mind, whispering… “I really want to change career and be a [insert job of choice here] but it’s just too late.” We’re here to tell you all the reasons why we think you’re wrong. The truth is, we’re all different...

Your portfolio can secure or lose you an interview. Professionals within the design sector have repeatedly discussed their grievances with designer’s portfolio’s, and what will turn them off to a potential candidate. You are heavily invested in your own work, meaning...

The internet is saturated with Brexit information. It's hard to know where to look or what  to believe. We've taken the core pieces of information from the most reputable websites and compiled them into one quick and easy read for you. So you can know what to expect...

If you are struggling in your job search it may be time to consider using a recruitment agency to land a new role or even an interview?  If you find the search is slow going and you can feel your motivation waning every day, fear not. You are not alone. Many...

To work as a receptionist or within an administration role, is a fantastic way to open yourself up to the business world. The experience you gain, along with skill development is incredibly beneficial. In this post we highlight exactly why. We will also go into the...

Every year we tend to make the same New Year’s Resolutions, we also have a tendency to break these resolutions in as little as 4-6 weeks. So, there must be an easier way to see your 2020 goals through this year? A way in which you can stick to and achieve them!? We...

The generalised view of Christmas is overly optimistic. Realistically we're all just trying to Survive Christmas. I think that’s something we can almost all agree on. Can you think of a Christmas where the house was decorated immaculately? The dinner cooked to...

Secret Santa in the office can be a tricky thing to navigate safely. You want to buy something that the person will like, but you run the risk of pulling out a name of someone you don’t know all that well. Which can then open the question – what on earth do you buy...

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has donated so far! The involvement from local businesses has been overwhelming. We're so grateful for all your efforts.  We will be entering all those that donate into a prize draw to win a Christmas Hamper! If you...

What could be better than getting together with your friends and family this December to enjoy some festive Christmas events? Look no further, we’ve got you covered. After scouring the web to find all the best activities in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire area. We...

This week we celebrated our lovely Chloe's 4 year work-aversary with us at TurnerFox. Celebrating Four Great Years! Chloe joined TurnerFox in 2015 as our Temporary Consultant and she has worked her way to become a Senior Consultant. Over...

Do you feel like your staff motivation drops every year over Christmas? December often sees a huge drop in productivity, in one study conducted by Peakon; staff members reported that they feel their productivity drops by 30-40% throughout December. So, it’s no...