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- Tips And Tricks For Veganuary - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2021 from Caitlin Purvis“I’m going to get back into my fitness.” “I’m going to learn a new language.” “I’m going to eat healthier.” We’ve all been there with our resolutions in January, but how many of us actually stick to them? In 2019, Strava announced 19th January to be ‘Quitter’s Day’ after surveying more ...
Views: 16 - Adopt vs. Shop: Everything You Need To Know Before Getting A Pet - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisAccording to Google search volume data, from February to July of 2020, total searches for adopt a puppy were up 234%, buy a puppy up 230%, and dog rescue centres near me up 309%. When comparing July 2020 to July 2019, searches for kittens near me were up 662% and buy a puppy near me up 504%. ...
Views: 51 - Sustainability: How Consumers and Businesses Can Wrap Up Every Christmas - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisEven during times of restrictions, the magic of buying and wrapping Christmas presents hasn’t subsided. Thanks to the beauty of online shopping and the timely re-opening of the high-street – where retailers can extend their opening hours to 24 hours a day – Santa Clauses across the country won’t ...
Views: 40 - How 2020 Has Changed Leadership Forever - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisThe notion of leadership has had a makeover over the past year. The past few months have made it abundantly clear that leaders need to think creatively and put reactive strategies to the test. Transformational leadership has been necessary in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Leadership ...
Views: 74 - Bringing the Office to You: 5 Essential Home Office Items - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisWorking from home became the temporary norm in early 2020, and as Boris Johnson announced a new lockdown yesterday, it’s going to continue as we enter 2021. Since many of us will be adapting to the hybrid way of working – finding a way to give your ‘work atmosphere’ a more permanent home is ...
Views: 46 - Top interior design trends we’ll see in 2021 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisAs we head into 2021, “out with the old, in with the new” has never been more relevant. Many of us are looking for new and fresh ideas, and as we’re all at home a lot more, our surroundings and how we have designed our spaces is more important than ever. We spoke to Edward Thomas Interiors, ...
Views: 64 - 3 Easy Ways to Help Your Mountain Bike Last Longer - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisOur bikes are an important tool. Whether we use them for commuting, exercise, or enjoyment, they must stand the test of time and keep us in the saddle for as long as possible. Of course, wear-and-tear is a natural obstacle for many cyclists, but one that can be easily avoided. A little bit of ...
Views: 77 - Getting the Inside Scoop on Apprenticeships - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisWhen leaving school, teachers may only give you certain options such as either getting a job or continuing study to work towards university. But many young people don’t believe university is the path they want to go down. If you know which career path you want to take, and you might even know ...
Views: 106 - Life-Cycle: Choosing the Right Bike for Your Lifestyle - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisNo one sets out to reinvent the bicycle, but it does so happen that there are many variations of the two-wheeled, pedal-powered vehicle. While all of them can be used to get from point A to point B, some variations do have specific purposes. Whether you use a bicycle for exercise, enjoyment, ...
Views: 99 - 5 Ways to Ensure a Hassle-Free House Clean - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisThere’s something so satisfying about a good, deep clean. Whether it’s descaling the bathtub to reveal its former porcelain glory or rejuvenating our living room carpets with the vacuum, those of us who enjoy a deep clean will have a few tips and tricks up our sleeves to help us through our ...
Views: 117 - Why You Should Use Power Dressing Outside the Office - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisThe rise of power dressing for both men and women has become a major topic discussed throughout the world. Thanks to technology providing us with social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, promoting the importance of feeling confident and empowered through our outfit ...
Views: 92 - Top 5 Creative Ways to Recognise and Reward Employees - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisThis year has been no easy ride for businesses and the individuals within them. Since the pandemic forced a lot of us to work remotely, finding the motivation to persist with our everyday tasks has been a challenge. It is now more important than ever that employers recognise and reward their ...
Views: 89 - Do Extreme Sports Require Extreme Fitness? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisThe world of extreme sports has always been somewhat of an unknown realm, a dark art if you will. Mystery and intrigue have surrounded the likes of downhill BMXing, snowboarding, and base-jumping – to name just a few. For most looking from the outside in, the questions of the past poised ...
Views: 132 - Career opportunities at Thomas Telford UTC - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisOn Tuesday 22nd September, two representatives from St. Modwen Homes were invited to a ‘We Want You’ employer event for pupils at Thomas Telford University Technical College. The virtual event was aimed at Year 11 and 13 students and gave them the opportunity to gain an insight into ...
Views: 119 - Career opportunities at Thomas Telford UTC - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisOn Tuesday 22nd September, two representatives from St. Modwen Homes were invited to a ‘We Want You’ employer event for pupils at Thomas Telford University Technical College. The virtual event was aimed at Year 11 and 13 students and gave them the opportunity to gain an insight into ...
Views: 95 - Raising Children in A Digital World: Balancing Screen Time with The Outdoors - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisTechnology has advanced enormously over the years, and children now have many different devices at their fingertips to keep them entertained. It is no secret that technology now plays a prevalent role in children’s lives, with both positive and negative effects. Too much of anything is bad for ...
Views: 130 - How Schools Can Combat Waste - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisIn 2018, the UK government published a waste management strategy for England. It set out various targets for waste reduction and sustainability. One of these targets was that 50 per cent of household waste should be recycled by 2020. The realisation of this target is yet to be demonstrated and ...
Views: 112 - Everyday Susainable Choices That You Can Make - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisHere, we look at the key ways you can incorporate simple, sustainable lifestyle choices into your everyday life. Aim to live a minimalist lifestyle Over-consumption is one of the biggest dangers to the planet. Platforms including Instagram have reignited our consumerist desires thanks to the ...
Views: 122 - Ethical & Online Christmas Shopping in Lockdown - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisAs we edge closer to the most wonderful time of the year, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas shopping for those closest to us. Christmas is a time of giving and generosity; a perfect opportunity to buy ethical gifts and use the money you’ll spend in a positive way to show someone you ...
Views: 94 - Adopting A Blue Zone Lifestyle This Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisWe all know one of the best ways to feel good in ourselves is to be healthy. What we put into our bodies has a huge impact on our mood, energy and body confidence. As we come up to the festive period, food can be a minefield for your health. Traditional diets are often about restriction and, ...
Views: 106 - Why must we break the taboo around baby loss? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisOn the 25th of November, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, opened up about her experience of baby loss in an article for the New York Times. In her emotive piece, she explains her harrowing experience, she describes “sitting in a hospital bed, watching my husband’s heartbreak as he tried to ...
Views: 120 - Tackling Gender Inequality in Career Paths - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisYoung people should be able to do anything they set their heart on, regardless of their gender. With that we’ve focused this article on gender equality in the workplace, and how we can debunk the tired stereotypes that have been holding us back. Do we attach genders to jobs? Often, ...
Views: 85 - Learning from High Profile Celebrity Divorces - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisStatistics in 2012 reported that 42 per cent of all marriages in England and Wales end in divorce. Surprisingly though, divorce rates are apparently falling, from 10.1 per cent in 2012 to 8.5 per cent in 2015. However, marriage breakdowns aren’t simply restricted to the 9–5 workers. With ...
Views: 161 - Putting the ‘Stay’ in Staycation - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisMany people’s breaks and holidays have been placed on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions over the UK. This means that we will have to adapt our usual traditions in the lead-up to Christmas, and put off any countryside getaways to some beautiful Grasmere accommodation in the Lake District, or a ...
Views: 86 - Nostalgia: Helping Our Mental Health - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisEveryone is familiar with nostalgia and the feeling it can give us. When thinking about the past, we often get a warm, fuzzy feeling which we associate with nostalgia. However, we can often feel sadness as we miss those days gone by. Nostalgia can be positive for mental health, as shown in ...
Views: 83 - How to Heat a Student Home During Winter Term Time - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisDuring a typical year, students can spend up to 10 months at university. Many students live away from home, which means paying rent and bills to keep a roof over their head while they study. Due to the pandemic, 2020 has been less about working hard to play hard, and more about staying ...
Views: 116 - How Lockdown Has Taught Us How To Accept The Way We Look - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisLockdown has been a strange time unlike any other, and the effects have spilt over into a lot of different areas of our life. Ranging from socialising and work to how we spend our money and time, many of us have turned to our own personal #glowup to remedy the effects of putting our lives on ...
Views: 84 - How Exercise Is the Secret to Better Looking Skin - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisSkincare is a massive industry right now as more of us look to improve the health of our skin. The UK skincare industry is set to be worth $21 billion USD by 2024. This is likey down to the fact that we are not leaving our houses as much anymore, which means we’re not wearing makeup as much. ...
Views: 96 - How Exercise Is the Secret to Better Looking Skin - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisSkincare is a massive industry right now as more of us look to improve the health of our skin. The UK skincare industry is set to be worth $21 billion USD by 2024. This is likey down to the fact that we are not leaving our houses as much anymore, which means we’re not wearing makeup as much. ...
Views: 83 - How conscious consumerism is impacting the beauty industry - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisFollowing David Attenborough’s Life on Our Planet documentary on Netflix, we are once again reminded of the responsibility we have to reduce our impact on the planet. We are all becoming more aware of our impact on the planet and are calling out brands that are making meaningless environmental ...
Views: 91 - The Ultimate Socially-Distanced Christmas Games - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisChristmas 2020 is going to be very different. But that does not mean that traditions can’t go on, and a tradition in many families is party games. This year, with our Christmas bubbles, we can have some members of our extended family in our house, but we may still want to maintain a safe ...
Views: 294 - Effectively Using Direct Mail To Benefit Your Customers’ Journey - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisDirect mail is quickly becoming a rejuvenated form of targeted marketing, as one of the most effective ways to communicate with your customers and prospects today. A recent survey showed that 84 per cent of professional marketers believe that direct mail improves advertising campaign ...
Views: 122 - Dog Adoption: Adopting Rescue Dogs Could Save Lives - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisThere have been plenty of difficult and emotional times over the last twelve months. The effects of COVID-19 are affecting everyone in some way and to some extent. One of the saddest revelations from lockdown was Dog’s Trust reporting a significant increase in people giving up their rescue dogs ...
Views: 127 - How to Cope with COVID Related Wedding Anxieties - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisThere is no doubt that planning a wedding is stressful. Picking out the perfect venue, décor, guest list, the dress…and that’s before even considering the food you will provide guests for the evening. Engaged couples now have the added issue of COVID-19 and the regulations it involves. For those ...
Views: 130 - How to DIY the Ultimate Bridal Bouquet in 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisIt's fair to say that weddings are expensive. Whether you decide to buy or rent all the different attributes that make your wedding day and venue everything you ever wanted, there’s no way to avoid the costs that come with it. However, there are some ways to cut down the costs that are simply ...
Views: 148 - COVID-19 and the Impact on Dog Walking - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisCOVID-19 has impacted all our lives and does not just stop at our lives, but it also affects our pet’s. We were still able to walk our dogs during lockdown; it was one of the only times we could go out! But, now with restrictions lifting and more people allowed out, there are set things we need ...
Views: 128 - Customer Service Tips to Help Your Business Stand Out - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisGood service is vital in any industry to make sure your business is successful and grows. Making the customer feel comfortable and appreciated is now more than ever important in this Covid era. Businesses must adapt to get through these challenging times. Good customer service also means a good ...
Views: 134 - What Asbestos Taught Us About Managing Risk - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisThe UK’s asbestos industry ended on 24th August 1999 after being used heavily from the 1950s to 80s. Over 20 years on, we’re starting to see the delayed latency period taking effect as asbestos deaths have peaked over the last year or so. Asbestos was unknowingly dangerous to public health. ...
Views: 123 - Why do Successful People do so Little? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisEver since lockdown ensued in early March, we’ve been rather limited in the decisions we’ve been able to make in regard to what we do. Whether it’s visiting friends and family, going out for dinner and drinks, or even going to the office, our ability to move freely and do as we please has ...
Views: 105 - The Importance of the Online Delivery Experience for New Customers - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisAccording to statistics, the UK has the most advanced e-commerce market in Europe. Figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that revenue from e-commerce amounted to £688.4 billion GBP in 2018, with the value of online retail sitting at £76.04 billion in 2019. With such a ...
Views: 95 - Different Ways to Deal With Imposter Syndrome - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisDo you ever sit down at your desk in the morning and think to yourself, ‘What am I doing here? I don’t belong in this job. Am I a fraud?’? Well, if you do, you’ll be glad to know that you’re not alone. 62% of UK adults experience what is more commonly known as ‘imposter syndrome’. But what is ...
Views: 137 - Post-Covid Business Recovery – SMEs - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisDespite the fact life in the UK has returned to some sort of normality over the past two months, with more businesses and services reopening, as the Covid-19 pandemic stretches on, the state of the economy looks ever bleaker. Businesses across the UK stated unanimously eight weeks into the ...
Views: 130 - Why Inclusivity is the New Exclusivity - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisInclusivity is imperative in our society today, but it can't be achieved by a ''one size fits all'' attitude. By creating unique products that could even be deemed exclusive to a particular group, we are all constantly working on being more inclusive—not allowing anyone to feel ostracised or ...
Views: 114 - Perils of Efficiency: Procuring Supplies During a Crisis - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisAlthough lockdown has hit many industries across the world, some businesses have managed to remain somewhat operational, with supply and demand still existing for some products and services. However, during periods of extreme volatility and when business and supply and demand can shift ...
Views: 98 - Caring for the elderly this Winter - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2020 from Caitlin Purvis2020 has been a tough year for everyone but especially for the elderly. As they are more susceptible to COVID-19, most of them have been shielding and cooped up in their homes for most of the year. 20,000 more people aged over 65 die in winter months than any other times of the year, and this ...
Views: 147 - The Technological Make-Over of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisManufacturing has been revolutionized by technology. However, pharmaceutical manufacturers are only just beginning to see the potential of innovative product creation. The potential benefits of technology in healthcare are vast, and revolutionary techniques are clearing the way for a ...
Views: 114 - The Importance of Sustainable Building - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisOver the course of the last twenty years or so, there have been several methods used to make construction greener and more sustainable. For example, the use of solar panels and the integration of eco-friendly, biodegradable materials into building design have been tried and tested. Within the ...
Views: 111 - Best Dog-Walks in the North East - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisWhile you might be rather disappointed that your holiday to the south of Spain has been put on hold for the foreseeable, what a staycation offers, asides from the best of Britain, is an opportunity to go away with your beloved canine. Realistically, there’s few things worse in life than the ...
Views: 88 - How Cleanfluencers Are Helping Our Homecare and Our Mental Health - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisThere are always things we want to improve in our homes, and we can find any inspiration we need on the internet. Cleanfluencers have grown in popularity over the last few years by giving us tips and tricks to home inspiration on Instagram and other social media sites. Here, we look at ...
Views: 166 - Top Things to Consider When Buying a Present for an Eco-conscious Friend - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisWith the rising demand for eco-friendly products, buying a present for a friend or a loved one is becoming a more difficult thing to get right. But with more sustainable items being created daily, you don’t have to fret about not being able to find something suitable. Although there are ...
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