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Nov/18

9

Reduce Your Plastic Use in Just One Day

The harmful effects of our plastic usage have been widely reported in the media this year. Shocking images of marine life living in oceans polluted by the 8 million tonnes of plastic that end up there each year have gone viral across the internet. But what can you do to help? Read on for how, […]

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Nov/18

2

A Guide to Living and Working in Nottingham

Nottingham is dubbed the capital of the East Midlands; with a population of over 325,000, including some 37,000 students from the two Universities, it’s a city on the up. Famed for its association with Robin Hood, both the city centre and nearby Sherwood Forest have plenty of attractions relating to this legendary outlaw, to suit […]

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Oct/18

25

Top Tips to Prevent Colds and Flu this Winter

The nights are drawing in and there’s a chill in the air; there’s no question that winter is approaching, and with it comes cold and flu season. All of a sudden we’re surrounded by people coughing and sneezing in our workplaces and on our commutes. This year, be prepared with our top tips to stay […]

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Oct/18

19

A Guide to Living and Working in Lincoln

A new feature for our blog, we’ve put together a series of guides to living and working in the towns and cities where our branches are based. Written by people with the lowdown on all things local, these will be a must-read if you’re considering relocating. First up is our head office location of Lincoln. […]

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Oct/18

12

How to up Your Public Speaking Game

Whether it’s for work, school or socially, whether it’s to 10 or 1000 people, the thought of having to address a room full of people is enough to bring some people out in a cold sweat. And if this is you, you are not alone; research has shown that a fear of public speaking ranks […]

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Oct/18

4

How to Bring Mindfulness Into Your Working Day

What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is one of those words that seems to be everywhere at the moment, but what does it really mean? Mindfulness is defined by mindful.org as ‘the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going […]

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Sep/18

28

How to Avoid an Afternoon Slump

It happens to loads of us, after a really productive morning you can feel your eyes dropping in the afternoon. By about 2pm we’re struggling to focus, despite the mountain of work staring back at us. If this sounds like you, then help is at hand. We’ve developed some advice to keep you in the […]

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Sep/18

7

5 Healthy Lunch Ideas

PASTA SALADS Convenience food as its best; just cook up a batch of pasta at home the night before and pop in the fridge, the next day you’re ready to go. It’s delicious cold, or simply re-heat if you prefer a hot lunch. The possibilities are endless so you can be sure you won’t get […]

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Aug/18

24

Top Tips For Returning to Work After Maternity Leave

  For some, returning to work after having a baby is an exciting time, for others, they’re dreading it. For most, it’s a mixture of emotions. We can’t promise it will be all plain sailing, but if you’re heading back to work soon, we’ve collated our top practical tips to try and make life a […]

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Aug/18

17

5 Things You Should Never Say During an Interview

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again; interview preparation is essential! Often, we focus on all of the things you should be saying during the interview. In this week’s blog, we’re going to look at some of the things which you should *never* say during an interview.  Had an interview nightmare? Let us […]

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