Brits keep playing office pranks, despite risk of being fired
Some 74 per cent of workers have been engaged in office pranks, but there have been cases where their capers have gotten too extreme, resulting in them being fired.
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Social media is fuelling our out of office bragging
Experts aplenty have given their take on current workplace trends, predicting casual office attire and a “we” not “me” leadership mentality. Then there’s the rise of out of office bragging didn’t see that one coming, did you?
If you had your pick of movie memorabilia worth £30,000-£50,000, what would you buy?
Real Business finds out what the priciest memorabilia of all time has been and that Matt Damon’s The Martian suit is currently up for grabs.
The summer perks that staff want versus what they actually get
On paper, the British summertime is a cause for joy sunshine, hot weather and bright evenings. But how are UK businesses marking the season?
Don’t forget to schedule doing nothing: The importance of spending money to free up time
By Staff writer
It turns out we DO need money, despite countless studies telling us it doesn’t buy happiness it can even help when doing nothing.
Is your business among those that are speaking emoji?
By Staff writer
It may seem like the emoji is all fun and games, but they serve a strong purpose for both consumers and marketers. Can you speak the language
Ten businesses nominated by staff as having the best interview experience
It may at first sound like an odd achievement, but being praised for your interview experience will only help your company in the long run.
Famous companies’ reasons for not axing candidates with poor grades
Thursday 17 August will see numerous Brits get their A-level results, and entrepreneurs and researchers alike are making it known that those with poor grades have nothing to fear in terms of finding work.
The five best and five worst questions asked in a job interview
Bosses will have seen potential in any candidates they offer a job interview, but that can quite easily be dismissed depending on the questions they receive from would-be hires.
The many ways poor communication can prove fatal
Communication is a complex process. If you don’t get your point across in a way the other person can easily understand, then you leave your words open to their interpretation and individual translation.