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2022 in review: When work from anywhere really works
At The Recognition group, work from anywhere isn’t just a buzzword: it’s a lifestyle. Our remote first work culture lets us grow and succeed personally and professionally from anywhere. Read more about how The Recognition Group made work from anywhere a way of life in 2022.
Sinead Hickey, account manager at The Recognition Group, is taking advantage of remote working to pursue an MBA
Sinead Hickey, account manager, is taking advantage of remote working to pursue an MBA
Making the most of remote working: How to live and thrive in the country
The move to remote work has given many people the opportunity to swap their city homes for country and coastal havens. Here are a few tips we can share about making the most of remote working and living in the country.
Tips to improve engagement on your video meetings
Here is a list of our favourite etiquette tips to help hosts maximise the effectiveness of video meetings and make sure participant engagement remains high.
Is your business ready to be a thought leader?
Establishing your business as a thought leader can position your company as an expert in your field. While there are a number of benefits in positioning your business as a thought leader, two key benefits are:
Five tips for PR and marketing graduates to kick start their career
Starting your career can be a daunting task. The key to overcoming this and starting on your career path is preparation. Here are five tips that can help you kick start your career in PR and marketing:
Why it’s critical to maintain and improve communication with remote working teams
At The Recognition Group, we’ve had a distributed workforce for many years. Based on our experience, here are some strategies to keep your employees connected and engaged even when they’re not physically together:
Email etiquette
Email has been common place in business for years, in fact many argue that with the increased use of social media and mobiles email use may now be reducing. Regardless email is still for many a primary communication tool. Given that here are just some points that shouldn’t be overlooked, even when emailing using a mobile or tablet.
Realising the benefits of professional social networking
Many businesses now realise that significant benefits can be realised by better harnessing the professional contacts and networks that already exist within the business. Here are some of the very simple suggestions I recommend to people when it comes to professional social networking.
Lost before they began: the intern trap
I get approached by eager young people looking for an internship pretty much every day. So here’s a checklist that I hope some of the budding young stars of the PR industry will review before they get in touch.
10 tips for maintaining professionalism even if you’re not in the office
For those of us fortunate enough to be able to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s all a new and daunting experience. The daily commute for many Australians is just a few steps away, and conversations with coworkers are now limited to virtual calls.
Five ways to prepare for the day when working from home
Everyone has a standard routine that prepares them for the workday. Most of us get up, shower, get dressed in our office clothes, maybe have coffee and some breakfast, and then head out the door for the commute to work.
Transitioning your office staff to work from home without sacrificing productivity or connectedness
Unless you’re an essential worker, the latest Australian government restrictions now stipulate that we must stay at home wherever possible.
How to motivate your teams while working remotely
While the current global situation has forced the hands of many when it comes to remote working there are some benefits that can help make the situation easier.
Keeping teams engaged in a rapidly changing working landscape
Now that many workplaces have transitioned their employees to work from home indefinitely, keeping teams actively engaged with their work can be challenging.
Three ways to keep your workforce resilient through times of crisis
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is unprecedented and has affected everyone with new social distancing and isolation measures worldwide having significant impacts on our daily lives.
Staying physically and mentally healthy while working from home
Those of us fortunate enough to be able to do our jobs from home offices have had our worlds turned upside down in recent weeks. While working from home is great in theory, with so much forced and rapid change, it can be overwhelming and hard to find your groove.
Being productive: do you have a plan or just another forgotten resolution?
We’ve all been there. The end of another day when we only completed a fraction of the items on our to-do list. The ideas we come up with in the shower but forget to write down.
Six ways to become a trusted advisor
In the simplest terms, professional services organisations exist to give people advice that will help make their lives better or their businesses more successful. Too many professional services firms fail to understand the importance of building trusting relationships.
Recognition turns 30
Recognition turned 30 this year. In human years, that’s still relatively young. In business years, turning 30 means we are one of the most experienced PR firms operating in the technology and corporate services sector.