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Guardian Journalist Anna Tims came to put us to the test. Seeking to answer the question; is career coaching worth the cost? Anna tells all in her honest and impartial review: The voice on the phone wants me to draw a picture of Where I’m At. I’m baffled. Where I’m at, at that moment, is in the kitchen trying to extract a tissue that’s just been through a hot cycle with the children’s school uniforms. “No, where you’re at in life,” explains the voice. “In your life Right Now.” That’s the point when I begin, briefly, to panic. I’d volunteered to submit myself to one of the UK’s leading career a ..read more

If you are transitioning from your current role, your employer may have provided some Outplacement support for you. You might be able to choose your own provider or alternatively, you could be funding it yourself. These are the things you need to consider when choosing an Outplacement provider Colin Lloyd, Career Coach of Personal Career Management in Leeds has provided some hints to help choose the right provider for you. Do your homework Start with a Google search. Look at the top 5-8 organic results (avoiding the ads) – they must be there for a reason. Have a good look around the website ..read more

Guardian Journalist Anna Tims came to put us to the test. Seeking to answer the question “Is career coaching worth the cost?” Anna tells all in her honest and impartial review: The voice on the phone wants me to draw a picture of Where I’m At. I’m baffled. Where I’m at, at that moment, is in the kitchen trying to extract a tissue that’s just been through a hot cycle with the children’s school uniforms. “No, where you’re at in life,” explains the voice. “In your life Right Now.” That’s the point when I begin, briefly, to panic. I’d volunteered to submit myself to one of the UK’s leading career ..read more

This article will discuss why you should track your staff retention rate, how to calculate it, and how to use the information to improve your company culture and bottom line. Improving your staff retention rate is key to business success. It’s no secret that turnover is expensive for any business, but it can be very hard to pinpoint how much of a financial toll leaving employees take on your company.   How to calculate staff retention The easiest way to figure out your staff retention rate is to divide the average years worked by the average number of employees in any given time period. F ..read more

Personal Career Management will be offering free 10-minute career reviews at The British & International Franchise Exhibition on the 17 & 18 June at Olympia London. The career reviews are hugely popular! To avoid disappointment, it’s a good idea to book in advance, click here to reserve your slot. If you’ve been considering becoming a business owner then a franchise might be right for you. Investing in a franchise gives you the opportunity to be your own boss with the added benefit of an established brand, a proven business model, and ongoing training and support. Attending The Britis ..read more

This article will discuss why you should track your staff retention rate, how to calculate it, and how to use the information to improve your company culture and bottom line. Improving your staff retention rate is key to business success. It’s no secret that turnover is expensive for any business, but it can be very hard to pinpoint how much of a financial toll leaving employees take on your company.   How to calculate staff retention The easiest way to figure out your staff retention rate is to divide the average years worked by the average number of employees in any given time period. F ..read more

Making the move from ‘doing’ to ‘leading’ is one of the toughest transitions you’ll make in your career. Whether you’re a star team player about to be promoted into your first managerial role, or looking to make your next career move, here’s how to prove you’ve got leadership skills. 1. Communicate with clarity Effective leaders motivate people to work towards the same goal. If you know what needs to be accomplished but can’t clearly and succinctly describe that to others, there’s a problem. ‘You need a vision of what you are trying to do and how,’ says Simon North, founder of Position Ignit ..read more