Why it pays to be tough at work
Posted January 19th 2012
For decades, women’s ‘softer skills’ were workplace gold. Now, says business writer Lucy Kellaway, it may be time for a rethink
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DILEMMA: Bitching ruining office morale
Posted November 14th 2011, by Lucy Beresford
A new woman joined our company a few months ago, and she immediately clashed with our line manager. Since then, the atmosphere in our office has changed, and the new woman has been singled out for criticism and personal attacks by our manager (I’ve always got on with her, but I know she can be [...]
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How to master the modern interview
Posted August 4th 2011
Well done – you’ve got an interview, but it can be a nerve-racking prospect, especially if employers adopt unusual interview techniques. With careful preparation, however, it shouldn’t hold any surprises
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Dilemma: Telling my boss about my illness
Posted August 2nd 2011, by Lucy Beresford
When I applied for my job I didn’t tell my employers I’d been diagnosed with depression, as I was sure they wouldn’t give me the job if I did. In the two years I’ve worked here, I’ve had to take time off (though never more than two weeks), but I still haven’t had any conversation [...]
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Intern nation – how do we break the loop?
Posted May 26th 2011, by Sophie Herdman
This morning’s Editorial Intelligence breakfast was busy. Very busy. The topic up for debate? Intern nation. It’s a subject, it seems, that is at the forefront of the nation’s mind and one that, having spent a long time interning, I was particularly interested in. The panel was a brilliant mix – Simon Waugh, executive chairman [...]
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How to get promoted
Posted May 23rd 2011
Be noticed for the right reasons, says Sarah Neish
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