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Articles & Features
Sneaky, Selfish Colleague? Are You Working With An Egotist?
Working with an egotist is a challenge on a daily basis. If you've never worked with one, lucky you. If you have, you have hopefully learnt how best to deal with them. But if not, find out how to identify the egotist in your workplace - and get wise to the sneaky...
Cat Cafés: Purrrfect Relaxation Or Cruelty To Cats?
Cat cafés have never been so popular. What’s not to love about enjoying coffee and cake and playing with an adorable moggy during a relaxing afternoon? It’s no wonder that the number of cat cafés in the UK currently sits at 20 - and they're increasing at a pace. I...
5 Phrases Successful People Never Say
Successful folk didn't get where they are today by uttering mindless, de-motivating, or plainly irritating phrases. If you want to get on in your career, have a better relationship with your work colleagues, and bring out the best in your family and friends, make sure...
The Single Most Important Skill To Nail For Workplace Success
I've worked in various industries over the past 30 years - as an employee, manager and company director. And there's one skill I've realised you absolutely need to nail for success. It's not how to create an amazing business strategy, how to market your business, nor...
Deliveroo: Top Notch Take-Out (And Answer To My Prayers)
What Is Deliveroo? Even if you’ve not heard of Deliveroo, you must have seen their cyclists navigating down busy city centre roads with large boxes strapped to the back of their bikes. They’re practically an institution in some major cities. Founded in 2013, Deliveroo...
The Joys Of HelloFresh – Effortlessly Healthy Meals
We’ve all been there: you get home from a busy day and wonder what to make for dinner. You want something healthy, that’s quick and easy to prepare but is substantial enough to eradicate those hunger pangs – quick sharp! You can’t find what you are looking for in the...
How Customer-Facing Jobs Create Enviable Personal Skills
If you're in a customer-facing job, be assured that your 9 to 5, 11 to 8 or night shift will bestow on you all manner of skills that you may not even be aware of at the time. It's never easy dealing with Joe Public - for some reason many customers just love to tut...
What Game of Thrones Character Is Your Boss?
If you are truly and completely hooked on the Games Of Thrones saga, wait all week in excited anticipation for the next episode, and also have a job and a boss - this blog is for you. On the other hand, if you're no Game of Thrones fan, then please move away to read...
The Cheat’s Guide To Dinner Parties – Secret Ingredient M&S
I love the idea of throwing dinner parties. What’s not to like about getting together with your favourite people and having a good old natter over an abundance of delicious food and copious amounts of delectable wine? Well, if you’re anything like me, the...
How To Choose Wine In A Restaurant – Without Looking Like A Fool
Choosing wine off the wine list at a swanky restaurant can be nerve-racking. So many wines to choose from, all at different prices and from different regions of different countries. Then there’s the pressure of selecting a wine to complement the food itself. And you...
10 Ways To Eliminate Stress Once And For All
Do you remember a time when you were mellow and mild mannered? A time when you had plenty of energy and lots of time to do what you want to do? Does it seem like a distant memory? If you find yourself getting tetchy with the wife and kids, waking in the night fretting...