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by Claire Gray - January 30, 2025
Dive into the importance of belonging in the workplace with Bain & Gray. Discover strategies to foster a sense of inclusion, open communication, and team unity.
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by Claire Gray - January 16, 2025
Former Bain & Gray Office Manager Livvy shares her inspiring journey to becoming a yoga teacher and world traveller. At 27, she took a career break to pursue Ashtanga yoga training, embracing mindfulness, routine, and self-discovery. Read her advice on rest, digital detox, and following yourpassions.
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by Tray Durrant - January 09, 2025
Learn how to deal with gaps or inconsistencies in your CV and turn them into opportunities for growth. This guide provides actionable strategies for addressing career gaps, tailoring your CV, and confidently discussing them in interviews. Discover tips on professional development, reframing experiences, and preparing for common questions, helping you stand out in the job market.
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by Tray Durrant - December 12, 2024
Explore 2024 recruitment trends, challenges, and milestones with Bain and Gray. Learn how we adapted and thrived in a shifting London market.
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by Claire Gray - December 03, 2024
Discover the best time management strategies for Personal and Executive Assistants. Learn how techniques like the Pomodoro Technique, time blocking, and prioritisation can help you stay organised, productive, and in control of your busy schedule.
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by Claire Gray - November 14, 2024
Whether you are a seasoned professional, a fresh grad, or a business support pro like a PA or EA, navigating the UK job market often means encountering background checks (Experian ring any bells?). While they may sound a bit daunting, these checks are usually just a formality. Understanding how they work can help you feel confident and prepared, so let’s dive in—discover what background checks really involve, why employers conduct them, and what you should know to put your best foot forward.
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by Tray Durrant - October 18, 2024
This is a guide for business support professionals looking to build strong relationships at work. This is a must-read as roles including the Personal Assistant, the Executive Assistant, and all other forms of Business Support serve as the backbone for an organisation, connecting teams and facilitating communication.
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by Claire Gray - October 08, 2024
Discover why employee benefits matter more than ever in today's evolving workforce. From Google’s nap pods to Netflix’s unlimited vacation, learn how top companies attract and retain talent with creative perks that make work more enjoyable. Explore types of benefits, how they work, and why they’re essential for job satisfaction.
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by Tray Durrant - August 29, 2024
Creating a career plan for your professional journey is crucial for success. Discover expert tips and strategies to develop a career plan with Bain and Gray!
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by Claire Gray - August 29, 2024
Wondering how to make the most out of your commute? Our expert guide offers practical tips to utilise your travel time.
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by Claire Gray - August 20, 2024
Discover the impact of workplace loneliness on well-being and productivity. Learn about its causes & strategies to create a more connected work environment.
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by Tray Durrant - August 02, 2024
AI is revolutionising numerous industries, including recruitment. For UK businesses navigating a competitive job market, AI offers innovative solutions to streamline the hiring process, enhance candidate experience, and ensure more accurate job matches. This week’s blog is dedicated to exploring different types of AI used in recruitment and the benefits they bring to employers and candidates.
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by Flora - July 26, 2024
A special piece by our Senior Consultant, Flora MacGreevy: "In February this year, I tentatively dipped my toe back into education and embarked on a 5 month fast-track Foundation course in Psychotherapy and Counselling. I thought this would give me the most broad understanding of all the different techniques out there – and trust me, there are an overwhelming amount!"
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by Claire Gray - July 08, 2024
2024 is a good year for graduates looking to start their career and the outlook remains positive. Post the July election should also promote hiring as companies move forward with a firmer outlook on the economy. This will mean companies need to remain quick to snap up the talent and graduates need to make sure they are ready and fully aware of market opportunities and how best to prepare.
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by Intern - June 28, 2024
My week here at Bain and Gray has been so amazing and have made me appreciate and approach the recruiting world with a different mindset and to appreciate how much time and dedication it takes to connect and get to know their clients and help them find the right job for them.
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by Intern - June 28, 2024
My time at Bain and Gray was fantastic I thoroughly enjoyed getting a feel of what it is like to work in recruitment. The team have been so lovely from the get go. I just want to thank Bain and Gray for the opportunity.
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by Tray Durrant - June 20, 2024
Towards the end of 2023 the business transitioned from private ownership to an Employee-Owned Trust (EOT). This means that over the course of the next few years we are building a legacy company that we plan to grow and develop even further alongside empowering our employees to get involved, over time, in all aspects of running the business.
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by Tray Durrant - June 17, 2024
In this stagnant climate, companies in London are looking for creative and affordable ways to boost team morale with the ever-so-popular summer party. A common misconception is that summer parties have to break the bank but we have come up with some fantastic and budget-friendly ideas for company summer parties.
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