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Career Burnout: What is it, what are the signs, what to do about it

Career Burnout: What is it, what are the signs, what to do about it

We’ve been hearing about burnout a lot recently in our conversations with candidates and clients. Burnout isn’t a good thing for you or your career, and it’s an important topic to discuss and to be aware of for yourself, but also, if you are manager, this is good to keep in mind when thinking about recruitment and retention of staff.

The Job Search - Anxiety or Relief?

The Job Search - Anxiety or Relief?

Looking for work to most people is a mix of excitement, anxiety, nervousness and relief. We spend so long with our work colleagues that the decision to move on from them can feel akin to a divorce. Unless the workplace is truly toxic, our feelings of loyalty can be hard to shake. However, we all have different motivators and ambitions for growth, and when these are no longer aligned in the workplace, the relationship will have come to an end.