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In the realm of work excuses, some employees have turned dodging the office into an art form of creativity and audacity. From cosmic warnings to accidental time travel, these imaginative tales have baffled HR departments and provided a laugh or two.
Ever decided to skip an interview, at the last minute?
Did you use a good old 'family emergency,' 'car accident on my way in' or 'food poisoning' excuse (seriously, we hear these all the time)?
Or did you go for something slightly wackier (and therefore more believable!) like the 30 interviewees on our list?
Thinking about quitting your job but not sure it's the right thing to do?
There are (at least) 8 circumstances when you should absolutely, definitely and unquestionably start looking for a new job; check them out in this blog!
Is it time for you to move on?
Do you leave new employees to fend for themselves?
Do you assume that they'll simply introduce themselves to everyone else?
Do you reckon the job role will pretty much speak for itself?
Then, you definitely need to read this blog!
Be honest!
If you got to choose your own co-workers, would any of your current ones make the cut?
I know who would definitely NOT get picked for my team - the 10 irritating people in this week's blog!
At Coburg Banks, one of our key tasks is to coach job-seekers to appear (and hopefully feel) more confident in interviews.
But the advice we offer applies to everyday life too.
So if YOU could do with a bit of a confidence boost - this blog's for you!
The toughest thing you'll face as a Manager is dealing with an underperformer.
You can be too ruthless (sacking first, asking questions later) but you can also be too generous (which your hard-working, super staff will resent).
So this week, we've outlined the steps you should be taking to deal with your underperformer; giving them a chance to shine (or to reveal their true colours).
If you're looking for advice on how to interview someone - this blog's for you.
If you'd like advice on how (not) to mess up an interview - this blog's for you.
If you're a bit of a film buff and/or fancy a giggle today - this blog's for you!