In the string of “quiet” employment trends (check out our blog post on What to do Before Quiet Quitting), next up is “quiet firing”. Quiet firing describes the strategy of forcing an employee out of an organisation by employing a variety of methods to encourage them to voluntarily leave a position. Employers may use these tactics to avoid the administrative, financial or legal trouble of firing someone. So how do you know if this is...
Do you think you’re being “quiet fired”? Check out our blog post on the 5 Signs You’re Being Quiet Fired to find out. Employers may try a variety of methods from false promotion promises to overworking staff in order to encourage you to leave your job, this being easier for them than formally firing someone. So what can you do if you’re being quiet fired?...
Recruitment Consultant Anda has been with us for a whole year! We caught up with her to find out how her time at YourCode has been...
Over the past three months, I have dedicated a considerable number of my evenings and weekends, to researching and trialling mobile apps that could help improve my focus, reduce stress and improve my sleep quality to combat my ever-frustrating ADHD symptoms. My most recent test subject for the last six weeks has been an app called “Balance”; an app...
From impulsiveness to hyper-fixation and restlessness, my ADHD symptoms vary from one extreme to another on an almost daily basis. Initially, I tried to hide my symptoms through fear of becoming a nuisance to my colleagues, but in recent months I've begun to learn that my often frustrating qualities can also become superpowers within the workplace...
What is quiet quitting and what can you do before opting out at work?...
Digital Marketing Assistant, Ellie, has been with us for a whole year! We caught up with her to find out how her first year has been...
Are you feeling drained every week when Monday morning rolls around? Do you still feel exhausted despite a weekend of catching up on sleep? It could be that you are not entirely resting. Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith lists seven types of rest needed for you to feel fully energised. Want to beat exhaustion and burnout? Keep reading...
If you are used to completing job applications via online forms, you may be surprised to learn that sending job applications via email is still quite common. When hiring managers are being snowed under with applications each day, however, it is essential that you stand out when making a speculative application. Here are our top tips on how to make sure your job application email receives a positive response...
The interview process is not only a chance for the company to evaluate you and your experience but an opportunity for you to investigate whether you want to work for the company. You will likely ask about, training and support; progression opportunities and management style, but how do you examine how inclusive a company is? Here are six questions to ask your interviewer(s) to evaluate how inclusive an organisation is. Why not ask one or...