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According to a recent survey of over 2,500 people undertaken by Keep Britain Working www.keepbritainworking.com Men and women across the UK are prepared to be flexible if it will stop them and their colleagues losing their jobs. This is what the survey showed, There are differences in the way men and women will support their colleagues. Men are more willing to accept a cut in pay (Men 34%; Women 24%) while Women are more willing to reduce their hours (Women 53%, Men 34%.) If, however, bosses asked for sacrifices without making any themselves women are more outraged than men and are more likely to take action - Women are more likely to challenge their boss (more than half of all women compared to 47% of Men) and Women are also more likely to take strike action (4% of women compared to 3% of Men.) // < ![CDATA[ google_ad_client = "pub-8661524010035949"; /* 468x60, created 14/07/09 */ google_ad_slot = "9249173775"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_... details >>>

Recent Drinkaware research has revealed that in the months since the start of the recession there has been a defined change in the UK's alcohol consumption patterns. Of the 2000 people they interviewed in a survey, 61% of those who knew someone who has been made redundant in the last six months - including themselves - said that they are concerned about the increase in their alcohol consumption. One in 10 (11%) of them are drinking “a lot more”, while nearly three-quarters (71%) of them put this increase in drinking alcohol directly to redundancy. Everybody deals with redundancy in their own way; many see it as an opportunity to do something completely different with their lives, but coping with the initial shock can be hard to say the least. “These figures don’t surprise me,” says consultant psychologist Dr Michael Sinclair of the City Psychological Group. “Redundancy triggers our underlying insecurities and drinking is often a coping mechanism to deal with these... details >>>

[caption id="attachment_407" align="alignright" width="225" caption="Motivation - Eliminating negatives"][/caption] Motivational Matters - Eliminating negatives You are the cause of all of your effects, if you can programme your life to think positively in everything you do, you will start to find that things literally fall into place, things you thought were impossible will start to be possible and its you that can make it happen. There are many reasons for negativity and it’s hard to break free of these forces, maybe they have become comfortable, they have been with you for a long time and they have become a habit that you have accepted. You may have brainwashed yourself, or you may have let people do it unknowingly,  your partner, manager, parents, teachers, friends they all mean well and want you to be happy, but is their notion of happiness the same as yours or is theirs that you should just be satisfied with your lot? Make this rule... details >>>

Whilst driving through my local town this weekend I noticed that there is an increasing amount of empty units on the high street, no doubt not just in my town but countless others around the UK, apart from making towns look rather sad, these units are a great commodity of wasted space that could be temporarily utilised during these slow economic times giving enterprising people a no nonsense opportunity for five minutes punting at the town centre shoppers, giving the town centre a new twist by doing something different, whilst also producing revenue for landlords. What a great opportunity for people to show case their skills, generate money by selling unwanted items, (look at the success of car boot sales these days) the units could be used for  short periods by individuals wanting to do anything from a house clearance through to running an exhibition or a sale of something quirky. A modest daily fee could be paid for its use, which could include utilities etc, getting... details >>>

  Improve your chances by volunteering. Gain valuable experience,enhance your skills and make new connections!   Even if you’re looking for a paid job, volunteering is well worth considering. As well as the obvious feel good factor from giving your time to a worthy cause, there can be some real benefits for your career.   You may be frustrated because you know what you’re looking for but you don’t have the experience or perhaps you just want to try something new. Whatever the reasons, giving time to volunteer is an excellent way to learn new skills and gain useful experience. And this can help you find your next job and launch your career.   Choice   Charities and not-for-profit organisations recruit hundreds of thousands of volunteers every year throughout the UK and the range of opportunities on offer is endless. From sports coaching to fundraising, eBay trading to mentoring, volunteering is a great way to hone your... details >>>

Boost your job hunting prospects   Social networking sites are now used by one on three employers to connect with potential recruits. Which means that it's no longer just a case of what you know but how you promote yourself on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn that will give you the upper hand in today's tough jobs market.   According to research from recruitment specialist Harvey Nash and the Department for Work and Pensions, half of employers believe that if candidates invest time in developing a strong online brand using social networks and networking, they are more likely to be hired.   "Employers are increasingly looking for new recruits who have a strong online brand," says social networking expert Dan Rutherford.   "A good place to start is with your Facebook profile. Use it as a personal ad detailing your skills and qualifications.   "Nobody will see your CV unless you point them in the right direction... details >>>

I just submitted a story on twitter tools to dig and was looking through the are you sure this is original screen when I saw quite a few interesting stories I thought need mentioning. TwitCapt is a new tool I wasn’t familiar with but one I will ce... details >>>

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