Making flexible work, work for you - 5 top tips

Making flexible work, work for you - 5 top tips “To me, flexible working is the most powerful way so far that PwC have supported women in leadership, it sends a signal to the market that flexible working does not mean not working’.” One way Fiona Wilhelm embraces flexibility is by working one day a week from home. The time she saves on travel to work gives her the opportunity to walk her daughter to daycare in the morning which, for her, is so important to ensuring she feels connected. “Working from home one day a week helps me to feel more grounded and makes me want to give 110%.” As a Manager within PwC, Fiona is mindful that the conversation around flexible work needs to be an open and transparent one. She leads by example and works hard to ensure other employees are comfortable talking about what works best for them. “One of the biggest challenges when it comes to working flexibly is knowing what is acceptable within your work culture. It is really important for Managers and Partners to set the standard. In my case, they have and as a result our team is incredibly agile and communicates openly about our diaries and arrangements.” As a passionate advocate for flexible work, Fiona recently started a parent support group for her team which has now rolled out across the whole of Consulting. The group has been a really successful way for parents and prospective parents to knowledge share around flexible working, taking maternity/paternity leave, getting back to work after the arrival of children and juggling parenting with work. The group has fuelled the conversation on how best to support women back into the workplace and into leadership positions, which is a key priority for the firm. Here are Fiona’s top 5 tips for working flexibly: Choose one day a week to work from home as youre more likely to make it work ongoing and your team will get used to it. Be clear with your team about your commitments outside of work. This means that you can work together to find times that work for both your team and the client. In our team we send calendar invites when we are planning to work from home as a courtesy and a reminder. Make it work for you. In the parent support group, we heard from new Dads on how they juggled parenthood and work. One Dad said he bookends his day so he doesnt do meetings before 9 or after 5 and was home by 6pm to bath his son. Another dad said he looked 14 days ahead and blocked out time in his diary, such as before a flight, where he could be at home and spend quality time with his 1 year old. Schedule in time for the things that are important to you and manage your time around this i.e. Gym or spending time with your family. You will feel better for it. Utilise technology to remain accessible. It is really important to check in and give regular updates. In our team we use Google Hangouts or dial in using VC for meetings. We also use Google docs to collaborate and share information. This way, we can continue to stay connected, no matter where we are whether that is on a client site or working from home! The more we do this, the more fluid it becomes

Client Show Tell Crafty Fanny on Baby Steps Surprising Yourself

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From the Hiring Managers Chair 4 Job Interview Secrets

From the Hiring Manager's Chair 4 Job Interview Secrets There are a huge number of sites and books prepared to show you How to meet for a vocation. I will likely tell you the best way to be THE BEST in the present new period of quest for new employment, to give an extraordinary meeting! Face it, the employing and enrolling process has changed since the last time you met. It's much progressively serious, and your meeting can represent the moment of truth your odds. I'm here to assist you with expanding your chances of winning the activity because of an incredible meeting. A great meet is not, at this point adequate. 4 Principles of Job Interviews 1. The Interviewer has a plan. Know their plan. During the meeting procedure, there are extremely just three inquiries that should be offered an explanation to help the HR individual, employing director, or questioner decide whether you're an ideal choice for the activity: Can this individual carry out the responsibility? Will he/she carry out the responsibility? Will he/she fit in with the organization culture? 2. The meeting is about THEM: the organization, the recruiting chief, the questioner. News streak: It's not about YOU sharing everything you can about YOU. All that you state and do must be applicable and significant to THEM. Be cautious. Here's a model: Question: Why are you intrigued by this activity? A 'YOU' Answer: Because I have worked 10 years in this industry, I am solid with examination and incredible with cross-bunch cooperation. I additionally think your organization has incredible development open doors for my vocation. A THEM Answer: Because your group is confronting difficulties and openings that I need to add to. I trust I can fill your requirements for a diagnostic pioneer who can lead assorted gatherings of groups. 3. The meeting is your exhibition of a lifetime. You are being viewed with each progression you take, each move you make, including what you look like. Consider it. From an organization point of view, this is your BEST day. You have your best outfit on, you have had the option to get ready with exploration, and you can tear down yourself and even boast a bit. On the off chance that you can't be an extraordinary audience or communicator on this day, OR on the off chance that you make enormous mistakes, for example, castigating an earlier chief, at that point you most likely won't win this activity. Try not to be tricked by scene, either. In this new time of pursuit of employment, you might be meeting in a Starbucks bistro or on a web gathering. Or on the other hand the gathering may be called an instructive or data gathering meeting, which is actually a meeting in camouflage. Then again, the gathering may be with a companion of a companion who may have the activity you are searching for. Your most secure wager: If there is a vocation included, put that meeting watch UP and keep it UP to stay away from any missteps. 4. You can't over-plan for a meeting. In my 30+ long periods of employing, meeting, and enlisting for different groups, and training, I have NEVER heard a recruiting chief state, Stunning, that competitor was unreasonably arranged for my meeting, or, No chance, she was excessively composed and had answers to each inquiry I posed. The #1 proportion of your pursuit of employment achievement is the quantity of meetings you are getting. So when you get one, make it extraordinary! What are a portion of your meeting difficulties? Offer them in the remarks segment here.

Triple your chances of getting a job you love

Triple your chances of getting a job you love by Michael Cheary In these unstable times, everyone wants to stand out from the crowd and secure a rewarding job with long-term potential.But what does it actually take to get the job you want?  We asked thousands of top employers, including many of the worlds biggest brands, about what they really look for in their employees. And here’s what they told us.Given the choice between someone with the desired mindset who may lack the complete skill set for the job, and someone with the complete skill set who lacks the desired mindset, a total of 96% of employers picked mindset over skill set.Similarly, when asked which is more likely, a person with the right skill set developing the right mindset or a person with the desired mindset developing the right skill set, 98% of employers confirmed the latter.So, when it comes to impressing at interview, it’s clear that mindset trumps skill set.What is mindset?  Mindset is more than just a positive attitude, it’s much deeper than th is.  Mindset is the way we see and navigate life. It’s what can equip us to thrive where others fail and, used in the right way, it can make any one of us stand out from the crowd.Our study showed that someone who demonstrates a strong mindset can, quite literally, triple their chances of getting the job they want.How can I use mindset?  Step 1: Identify your mindset strengthsIt is these that will distinguish you from other applicants. Our research showed that the top six mindset qualities employers look for are honesty, trustworthiness, commitment, adaptability, accountability and flexibility. But this is by no means the entire list.You can complete an in-depth analysis of your mindset at www.3GMindset.com, where we’ve developed 3G Panorama, a unique tool, specifically designed to allow you to gauge your mindset.Step 2: Apply your mindset strengths to your CVCreate statements that demonstrate how you’ve put specific mindset qualities into practice and use these on your CV.For example, instead of saying I supervised the customer service team, say I co-ordinated and led the customer service team to improve customer satisfaction by 29% in six months by using best practice from other industries.This second statement shows mindset qualities of adaptability and growth, as well as giving employers a sense of who you really are and what you have to offer.Our analysis revealed that CVs demonstrating one or more mindset strengths were three times more likely to get the job.Step 3: Master your mindsetMindset is not fixed. It’s something we can all work on and improve at any age and at any stage in life. Visit www.3GMindset.com to find out how.Put Your Mindset To Work James Reed Dr Paul G. StoltzTo find out more about our research on mindset, and for more tips on how to use your mindset to get the job you want, read Put Your Mindset to Work by James Reed and Paul G. Stoltz available on amazon.co.uk.What people are saying about the bookWhoever you are and wherev er you are, the 3G Mindset will give you new insight and understanding into what it really takes to succeed at work. A good read that provides thought provoking and practical advice for all those developing their careers. Andy Doyle , Group HR Director, ITV Group plcThis book has opened my eyes and, with a lot of effort on my part, I now intend to land a foothold in the career I have wanted for a long time. Having been diverted from that course I am thoroughly back on track and intend to boost my mindset accordingly John, EdinburghPeople who thrive at Facebook absolutely have to have the right mindset, period. Thats whats driving us into the future. This book shows you how to gauge it and get it.   Caitlin Dooley, Contract Recruiter for FacebookThe book is already proving great in helping me return to the right focus, and indeed the right mindset, which I seem to have misplaced recently. Thank you for your insight and passion for finding powerful ways to help, support and inspire others Sandra, LeicesterI would recommend this book as a must read for all pupils, students, adult learners, career advisors, educators, HRM students and recruiters and anyone in or out of employment; in fact everyone! Claudette, BirminghamPut Your Mindset to Work changes the conversation when it comes to recruitment and selection. Everyone wants the winning Mindset. This great book tells you what it looks like and how to make the most of it. John Ayton, Co-Founder of Links of London  Put Your Mindset to Work: The One Asset You Really Need To Win And Keep The Job You Love available to buy on amazon.co.uk.