Articles by Kelly Thomas:

I Don’t Want to Go to Work – Dealing with Dread About Your Job

It’s Monday morning and there is that feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach. There is nothing worse than waking up and immediately thinking “I don’t want to go to work today”. If this resonates with you, we’re here to help. There might be a very valid reason you don’t want to go […]

Want to Start a Business But Have No Ideas? Money Making Inspiration!

Being your own boss has so many benefits. Deciding you want to start your own business is the first step of an exciting adventure. But what if you have no ideas on starting a business? Deciding which business to start can be a tricky choice to make. A lot of time and energy goes into […]

Wellbeing Gifts for Staff – 10 Great Ideas to Boost Morale

A workplace can only be productive and positive if staff wellbeing is monitored and boosted as necessary. Showing your appreciation with well thought out wellbeing gifts for staff can boost morale and mindset. We know that when we are feeling out of sorts, things don’t get done to the same degree as usual. When we […]

Staff Wellbeing Ideas – How to Support Employee Mental Health

Staff wellbeing and mental health in the workplace is more important than ever. Stress, depression, and other mental health conditions are a leading cause of absences at work. A supportive work environment can improve productivity and reduce sick days. In this guide, we explore staff wellbeing and how employees can be supported. The workplace can […]

Is Saturday a Working Day? UK Business Work Week

If you’re waiting on a delivery, or a response on an important issue, you’ll often be given timeframes in business days. The definition of a business day can depend on whether the company you’re dealing with considers Saturday a Working Day. This can make it confusing to work out what the timeframes mean on a […]

How to Ask For a Raise at Work – Getting that Salary Increase    

Asking for a raise at work is one of the more awkward conversations to approach. Often, employees end up not asking as they feel too uncomfortable. We’ll look at how to best ask for a salary increase and how to build your case with your employer. It can seem daunting, even cheeky, to approach your […]

Good Excuses to Leave Work Early – A Guide on How to Get Sent Home Sick

Those work days when time appears to stand still can be soul destroying. Sometimes, it can be so tempting to find an excuse to leave work early. Or perhaps you need to find an excuse to start your weekend early so you can head off to an event. This being said, there are many genuine […]

I Want To Reduce My Working Hours – What Should I Do?

Things happen in life that affect how much we can work. It is possible to request to reduce your working hours with your employer. If you qualify, you have a legal right to make a formal flexible working request. Your employer must consider your request carefully, and can only decline based on a defined set […]

How to Set up a Cleaning Business –  Self Employed Start Up Guide

Setting up a cleaning business has so many advantages. It’s also a service which is very much in demand, which accounts for the rise in self employed cleaners. A cleaning business can be very profitable when it is marketed well. It is also a great way of fitting in your hours around childcare or school. […]

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