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Author: Dan Small

What a difference a year makes…

Today, 14th October 2020, marks the one year anniversary of our website. As everyone’s favourite Count would say, 1, ah, ah, ahh….. It took a while to get up and running as were quite fussy about what we wanted and how we wanted things to

World Mental Health Day

In an era where there is a ‘day’ for many things, World Mental Health Day (10th October) is something that should be taken seriously by all. #BeKind as a concept was everywhere in February but seemingly took a back seat when people were sweeping pasta

Magnificent 7

Well, 2020 has certainly been the year for recruitment freezes. It would seem that global pandemics and severe recessions do not combine well for the recruitment industry. That said, the freezes are thawing and we are seeing more and more positive activity in the market.

The return!

Today’s the day! After 6 months away from the office, the supremely talented Naomi Thomas is back! After welcoming back Stuart in June we are now back to full strength – something I have been waiting to say for ages. Welcoming Naomi back is the missing piece

Perception

My favourite bit of art work in our office is a picture of Muhammad Ali, or Cassius Clay as he was at the time of the picture being taken. The picture was famously used by Life magazine when young Cassius was just 19 years old

LinkedIn

How much has LinkedIn changed in recent times?  The little white and blue ‘In’ emblem is a common feature of most of our mobile phones now and the site has seemingly gone from a very professional, almost straitlaced, platform to a much friendlier place where

Workplace Wellbeing

If ever there was a year for looking after each other's wellbeing in the workplace, this is it. While the workplace this year may be different to last year - you could be juggling the kids at home, perched on a breakfast counter or working

Furlough

A word that most of us had never heard of or used before March this year.  Now it is hard to imagine a day going by without hearing at least once.  It is everywhere – on the news, discussions over dinner, chats in the workplace

Reflection

It is appraisal season here at Synchronicity Insurance as we near the end of our first 6 months (our financial year runs Feb 1st-Jan 31st). So, how do you appraise and reflect on a 6 month period like that? Why would we want to??? Is

Resolutions

After a rip roaring start to life in our new office with our new company structure in 2019, 2020 was the year where we took things to the next level. That’s gone well so far then… I am not usually one for New Year resolutions,