A Note from the Editor
It actually feels a bit weird sitting down to do the newsletter this week. I’m trying to find a balance between sharing the important things you need to know about the situation and keeping up some feeling of normality! Hopefully, I’ve stuck enough of a balance.
In addition, Clair Bush and Louise are doing daily-dial ins. The idea is that anyone can pop by using Zoom and will just chat about what other people are thinking, ideas they have, worries, things like that. Register here.
So, please, stay safe, stay home and please try to stay sane!
How to Support Staff with Coronavirus Anxiety
I’ve seen every emotion in the book expressed on Facebook over the last week and I don’t mind admitting to succumbing completely to my anxiety towards the end of last week and barely functioning for about 24 hours. So, I might be somewhat biased but, aside from staying at home, supporting those you are responsible for is the single most important thing you can do! And if you’re the one suffering, take care, take time out and don’t be afraid to cry in your bedroom for a day. Or is that just me? (.. read more)
Working From Home: How to Make It Work in Recruitment
Possibly the second biggest topic of the moment is working from home and how to do it. As always, all the best advice from Firefish. (.. read more)
Why you should keep hiring – even if it’s scary…
How and why to keep recruiting even when everything seems to be falling apart. (.. read more)
The ART of Effective Goal Setting
In the words of Monty Python, and now for something completely different (and non-coronavirus related!). Find out all about SMART goal setting. (.. read more)
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