Many people find it difficult to strike a healthy balance between their work life and their social life. Often people find themselves getting to the office earlier than needed and putting in extra hours in order to get their work load done, resulting in leaving the workplace after everyone else has gone. If that doesn’t […]
A strong team is the foundation of a thriving company and a good team ethic can be held accountable for the success and smooth running of good performing business. If colleagues do not work connect or work well together then problems can begin to arise, such as missed deadlines, targets not reached and in […]
While stress is something that we cannot completely avoide, it is important that we learn how to handle it accordingly. Of course, a certain level of stress can be somewhat healthy in terms of motivation and performance, it is vital that it does not stop you from productively and happily fulfilling your professional role. Stress […]
When you are on the lookout for a new job, it’s so important to consider more than just the job itself. Of course, the job is important, but it’s always a good idea to think about other elements rather than just the salary and the responsibilities of the position. The job itself isn’t going […]
Research has shown that candidates are driving the hiring process, so the responsibility is on the companies to make it a positive experience. Studies indicate a positive recruitment experience motivates 97% of candidates to refer other candidates with over 50% of them likely to share their positive experiences with people they may know through social […]
Waking up to the sound of a ringing alarm on a Monday morning is, though a frequent even, an unpleasant experience for the vast majority of us. If you enjoy your job most of the time but find it hard to get yourself motivated first thing on a Monday morning after […]
Fast food giant McDonald’s, have introduced a new system that allows jobseekers that desire to work with the company to apply for jobs using Alexa or Google Assistant. The internationally recognised food chain is making efforts to attract new talent with increasingly popular voice-powered assistants taking answers to a few regulatory questions such as name, […]
Life as an expat: Are you prepared? Preparing to start a new life abroad is both exciting and stressful. Wading through the admin of renting out your house, sorting medical issues, finding schools for children, redirecting mail and so on is one thing, but preparing emotionally is something completely different. Here are our top 10 […]
Teamwork makes the dream work. Last week the Red Chair team left Killarney and headed back south as part of our well being initiatives and team building activities. We decided to take a day away from the office and traveled to the heritage site of Skellig Michael that is located roughly 8 miles off […]
Let’s just face facts, mobile phones have become part of the fabric of our lives at this point. An excess of 4 billion people worldwide own a mobile phone, and we have now grown dependent on our devices to assist us in keeping connected on a day-to-day basis. We utilize them from the minute we […]
As social media continues to grow and becomes more popular every day. Many people fail to understand that social media is more than just a place for entertainment and funny memes. If you are an employee, one of the things you should understand is that hiring managers and managers of organisations are frequently […]
The pay at big tech can be … pretty big. In a recent filing, Google parent Alphabet revealed that the median compensation for its employees is at nearly $200,000 a year. That speaks to how tough the competition is for top engineering talent. But a cushy salary isn’t guaranteed everywhere. At Amazon, where jobs include […]