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Coping With Redundancy

Unfortunately the outbreak of COVID-19 has placed huge financial issues onto businesses across the globe. Due to this, businesses have faced incredibly difficult decisions relating to staff. Here at SFR Recruitment Solutions we want to help. We may not be the answer to your next opportunity, however we can provide you with useful information and support during a challenging time. If you would like any further advice, or simply an informal chat please do not hesitate to contact a member of our lovely team, there is always a smiling face out there that’s willing to provide support.

FIRSTLY, LOOK AFTER NO 1

First things first, let’s look after you. Your mental health and wellbeing is the most important. Take some time to digest everything, you may feel angry and upset. these feelings are perfectly normal. However, remember that being made redundant due to the pandemic shouldn’t be something to be ashamed of. Talk to friends and family, surround yourself with a supportive circle and take small steps.

The amazing mental health charity ‘mind’ has many brilliant resources in which will help you take small actions after being made redundant. Whether redundancy due to the pandemic was expected or not it can be a very anxious time, mind has put many resources together to support and guide. From managing your money to knowing your rights, mind has so much amazing information to support, check them out! 

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KEEP YOURSELF BUSY!

Keeping yourself busy during a difficult time can be challenging. Perhaps you aren’t in the position yet to be finding another job, so do productive things to fill your day! From brain training puzzles, meditation to doing online courses to further your knowledge, there is so many positive activities in which you can be partaking in.

Here we have linked ‘The Skills Toolkit’, which is packed full of free online courses at different levels of difficulty and recognised as certified qualifications! Members of our team have even taken part in doing a few of these courses themselves to develop their skills, so it’s been tried and tested, we approve!

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STAY ACTIVE! 

It’s important to stay active and look after yourself both physically as well as mentally. By partaking in gentle exercise, meditation or even walking can improve both your physical and mental health. Furthermore, have you checked out Headspace? Headspace offers so many different types of meditations to help with mental health and aiding a good night’s sleep. 

In the link below is a free version of Headspace, specifically designed for those that have been made redundant to support you! 

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DO SOME UPDATES!

If you are in the position to be seeking for a new role, take some time to make a few updates. From making space on your desktop for a fresh start, to updating and engaging with your LinkedIn profile to present yourself as open for new and exciting opportunities.

Furthermore take time to update your CV and write up cover letters for roles in which you are interested in. We have produced many articles over on our blog page which can help! Check out our ’Top 6 Tips’ on writing up a CV, Cover Letter and even advice on how to nail Video Interviews!

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FINALLY!

We hope that this information has been a helpful, personal guide for you. If you would appreciate any further advice do not hesitate to contact our team. 

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Top 6 – Cover Letters!

1– Avoid the generic cover letter

Although it might seem obvious that you shouldn’t use a generic cover letter for different jobs, it is often the most common mistake people make.

You must customise what you’re going to say to each hiring manager.

All of us at some point in time have received the generic email that was written for the masses and doesn’t motivate us to take action.

So, whatever you do, do not write a single cover letter and swap out the names of the companies as you go. Personalise your cover letter in every way you can.

2- Do your research 

Prepare, Identify the right person to send your cover letter too. This is best way to ensure it gets read. Once again, get specific, do not send to the generic careers@ email address, try to find out who the hiring manager is, address your letter and email to them instead.

By identifying the right person, this allows you to tailor your letter to not only the company, but also the individual.

Additional tips to researching the right person:

  • Call or email the company to ask who is hiring for a certain position.
  • Use LinkedIn or the company website to determine the name of the HR person.
  • Reach out to any contacts who work there and might be able to help.

3- Opening Statement

Now that you identified the right person to address your letter too, here comes the fun part of the letter. Be CREATIVE! Present your personality whilst remaining professional.  

Opening with “I’m writing to apply for the ABC position” might not cut it. Attempt to draw the reader in by sharing what about the business has grabbed your attention and why specifically you would like to work for them.

Here are some examples:

  • “I have followed the business for some time and believe you set yourself apart from the competition. I would like to register my high interest in the ABC position. I admire your product innovation, the way you constantly stand out from the competition. As an experienced Product Manager in your sector this appeals to me greatly”.
  • “I have studied the industry for many years and have always admired your business, the prestigious projects you have been involved in fascinates me. I would like to put on record my high interest in the ABC position in London. I have a wealth of Architect contacts inside the M25, that I believe would be very interested in your product”.

4- Create Interest

Describe what you can deliver. Once you have opened up and expressed your interest, the next paragraph or two should describe what you can do for them and the company.

Set out very quickly to describe what you can deliver when you walk through that company’s doors. Have the information you have gained from the company advert or job description directly in mind. You should aim to articulate how you can ease the pain the business is enduring whist this role remains unfilled. 

You don’t want to make any promises but describing how your past experiences and achievements that are present on your CV makes you a strong candidate. 

 An example of this might be:

“You can see from my CV, during my last role, I played a key role and was responsible for bringing a new product to market. Through conception, R&D and manufacturing. Worked closely with the marketing function, created the literature, training and delivered the product training for the sales team to ultimately release the product to market”.

This should be a killer statement if you are applying with a business who are looking to hire a Product Manager for the first time. 

Another tip might be to bullet point four key experiences and achievements. Remember to always relate back to the pain points on the job description or company job advert. 

This should be no different if you are working closely with a recruitment consultant within your industry. 

5Sprinkle in some personality

You shouldn’t be afraid to use a direct tone and a bit of personality. We can all get caught up in how it is supposed to be done and the rules for cover letters, most of the time this leaves us with the world’s most boring generic cover letter. Dare to be different just keep it on point with what the company is looking for and what you can deliver. 

Dependent on the position you are showing interest in, personality of the company and your writing strengths, should determine if you use humour or casual language in your letter.

An example of this might be the obvious differences between applying for a Finance Manager position at a large multinational, compared to a Marketing Manager where you have more room to be creative. Do your research on the business and adjust your tone accordingly. 

6Call to action

Almost done! Before concluding your dazzling cover letter, you need to add one more thing, call to action for your reader. 

Make it clear what you want them to do and what you are going to do.

Give your call to action a timeline. Add contact details so that the reader can contact you. Either way, make sure the reader knows what action to take now that you’ve totally wowed them.

If you want to stand out in a crowd a strong cover letter could be the key to your success. Take your time, let your personality shine. 

I hope you have found our Top 6 Tips helpful. 

Top 6 Tips – How to identify the right recruitment partner.

For organisations with no dedicated recruitment or talent-sourcing function, it is often a necessity to reach out for an external recruitment partner to help with finding the best people. But with significant fees associated with recruitment and a lot riding on hiring decisions from a business point of view, it is important to choose a recruitment partner that best suits your culture and needs. Below we have outlined our Top 6 Tips on how to identify the right recruitment partner.

1- Are they in your space?

Lets begin with the basics. Rather than calling the first business that pops into your head or the multinational business that markets their services in every space. Make sure that the recruitment business you choose to partner with is working in your space. An award-winning agency recruiting for marketing superstars won’t necessarily have such a great network of IT professionals for instance. Or do you want somebody that knows your product inside out? If this is the case then you should research and find the recruitment business that operates in your industry and that understands the challenges of your market, maybe has an understanding of the technical qualities of your product and speaks daily to the type of individuals that you might want to recruit. Whatever the case may be, our tip is, get specific and do your research.

2- What are their screening methods?

If you are recruiting for customer or client-facing roles such as project management or Business Development, the candidates’ communication skills can be equally as, if not more important than what is on their CV.

For this reason, many companies in these industries enlist the help of recruiters so that they can take some of the guesswork out of an interview and will pre-screen candidates for softer skills before submitting to the client. If this is a reason that you are looking for external help, make sure that pre-screening candidates, whether in-person or by phone, is part of their process.

3- Do you agree on the process?

Different recruitment businesses work in different ways and to different timelines. Before committing to one or even a couple of businesses it is essential to find out about their ways of working and whether this aligns with your internal process.

For instance, how do they submit candidates? Is it through a portal or by email? Every company has processes and procedures that are individual to them, so it is important to ensure that your chosen partners process mirrors yours as much as possible to allow for seamless recruitment.

4- Do your cultures align?

You’ll be working very closely with your chosen businesses, partnering to develop attractive job specs and adverts, regularly providing feedback to make sure there’s a pipeline of the best candidates, so it’s absolutely key that your cultures and outlook match and that you like the consultants.

You’ll be much better placed to have frank and sometimes difficult conversations if you gel well with your recruitment partner, and having a similar outlook on what makes a good candidate from a communication point of view means the consultant is able to screen for the types of soft skills that you yourself look for in interview. Remember, your recruitment partner should be an extension of your management team and so hold similar viewpoints on recruitment matters.

5- Are they coming up with the goods?

The recruitment business you have chosen to partner with might say all the right things and align with your company culture but are they highlighting the right candidates? Are they working to your agreed timelines?

Are they eventually successful in placing the right candidate? If not, they might not be the right partner for you. It may be useful for you to choose two recruitment businesses to work with in the beginning. Maybe one performs better than the other, you can always reward this business with exclusivity on the next project.

In most industries, it is now all but essential to work with a recruitment partner to help with complex and ever-changing recruitment needs, so it’s important to treat them as you would any key supplier.

Having a hands on approach could be key to your recruitment partner consistently adding value to your organisation. 

6- Do they come well recommended?

Well, this might seem like an obvious thing to say when partnering with any supplier, but do they come well recommended? Do they could have good reviews and testimonials from past and existing clients? The best case scenario here is that you see that an industry friend has left a glowing recommendation. Most of this information can be found on their company website. Client feedback is so important, it shows their consistency, professionalism, and evidence that they deliver.

I hope that you find these Top Tips helpful. 

Top 6 Tips – Hiring the right person.

Whether you are hiring employees for a large or smaller organization the hiring process is the first and foremost factor you need to focus on. Here are our Top 6 Tips to look for when recruiting the right person. 

1.   Commitment to their career

Someone who is committed to their career is a candidate you should want to hire. You would like to hire an employee who is dedicated, loyal and focused on business they are in, not one that switches careers or jobs frequently, just to get a higher salary. We also believe that a candidate that has overcome hurdles and challenges within a business shows good spirit and staying power.

Always check the candidate’s previous job duration and references.

2.   Check compatibility

It’s imperative that you find an employee that will fit in with your company’s culture. Prepare questions that can help you determine if the candidate has social skills to get along with others, especially with current employees and managers.

Is the right person already within the business? Should an investment be made in that person’s development?

Remember, willingness is one of the primary things a candidate must possess to work with you.

3. Pay attention to the candidates’ questions

The candidate’s questions can often be very insightful. Have they researched your employee brand? Can they tell you what makes your culture unique? You may be able to discover when a candidate has a genuine, authentic desire to join your company. If their personal values align with your culture, everything else can be taught.

4. Look for candidates with heart

History can tell us that sometimes we interview for the wrong reasons — what candidates look like on paper instead of how they will fit into the company culture. Make sure that you understand what it is that is that you are searching for before you start the recruitment process. HR can be a terrific judge of character and help us look for candidates who not only have the ability to do the work but have a true heart for the company’s mission.

5. During this time it may be useful to utilise the phone Interview to pre-screen applicants.

Before you decide to meet your shortlist face to face, we advise that you conduct a phone interview or use video conferencing technology. During this discussion, you should flush out questions about duties, culture, salary expectations, their work history. Importantly this give you the opportunity to find out where you will need to devote more training time. We believe this exercise will save you valuable time, allowing you to narrow in on the one.

6. Keep improving your hiring process and use the past as a roadmap for the future.

No businesses should underestimate the value of hiring the right candidate.

Getting it right first time can save you money, time and can be a far less stressful.

It’s important to review your recruitment process every year, maybe every quarter. Are your adverts being placed on the right job boards? Have you nailed the job description? Does your Team and HR facility understand the importance to the business to have the right person in this position? Are you missing in house talent? Are you using an external recruitment partner? If so, do they have the right brief, are they specialist in your industry?

Make changes if they are needed, hiring the right person should be an enjoyable process.

Please let us know if you have found our Top 6 helpful. 

Written by Matthew Robinson.

Top 6 Video Interview Tips!

In recent months we have set about to help as many people affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, this includes helping with CV and Interview Tips. We have received a lot of positive feedback on this and now we would like to share with you our Top Tips.

1- Set the scene

Make sure your environment is professional. Find quiet and undisturbed location. Try and choose somewhere with good lighting. Additional tip – Try wearing headphones to help hear clearly.

2- Control your environment

Inform everyone in your household that you will be on a video interview and that you should not be disturbed. Keep any cats, dogs, or any other animals out of sight for the duration of the interview. 

Additional tip – Turn your phone off or make sure it is on silent.

3- Wi-Fi ready?

It is important that your Wi-Fi does not fail you at this important time. Get a friend or family member to run through a mock video interview with you, to clearly make sure your Wi-Fi is reaching your chosen spot. Additional tip – turn off any non-essential technology using the internet.

4- Let’s get technical

If you are using a laptop or tablet make sure it’s fully charged on the day of the interview. Find a flat and stable surface to place your device. Additional tip – avoid using your smartphone.

5- Dress for success

Dress as you would for a face to face interview head to toe. Doing so will make you feel confident and professional. Additional tip – avoid wearing bright colours, they can be distracting.

6- Let it shine

It is important that you allow your personality to shine. Maintain eye contact. Keep good posture, sitting with your back straight. Speak clearly into the mic. Pause for one second after the interviewer has finished the question, this avoids speaking over one and other. Show enthusiasm, be engaging and smile.

Just as you would do at the end of any other interview, thank the interviewer for the opportunity and reiterate your interest in the position.

Additional tip – have a note pad and pen ready to make notes as soon as the interview is over.

Thank you for reading. Good luck with your video interview and please let us know if you have found our Top Tips helpful.

Written by Matthew Robinson.

Top 6 CV Tips!

In recent months we’ve set about to help as many people affected by the COVID-19 outbreak with helping them with their CV. We have received a lot of positive feedback on this and now we would like to share our top tips.

1- KEEP IT PROFESSIONAL, use an appropriate email and full postal address.

2- PRESENTATION IS KEY, keep to a single theme/layout – ensure your font and text size is consistent. Do not over complicate your formatting – keep text boxes and columns to a minimum. Use bite-size chunks of information, easier to read.

3- LETS GET SPECIFIC, Highlight duties, key achievements and performance figures. Don’t make it hard for a potential employer to find this key information.

4- KEEP IT RELEVENT, when listing your career history, start with your most recent role and work in chronological order. Additional Tip – Don’t leave a comment at the end of each role describing why you left this position.

5- ALWAYS GET PERMISSION, make sure references given have been agreed to by your former employer. Remember you want this person to be called or email and asked to give a reference.

6- IT MUST BE UP TO DATE, It is imperative that all of your information is up-to-date throughout your CV.

Get in touch if you would like additional help with your CV! ?

P.s The car in the picture above is the Citroen CV. Hold your hands up if you didn’t get it.

Written by Matthew Robinson.

KBB Birmingham 2020 – SFR Recruitment Solutions Experience

Written by Beth Wilshaw-Rhead, Media Executive at SFR Recruitment Solutions

Earlier this month our team at SFR Recruitment Solutions attended the KBB Birmingham 2020 at the NEC (prior to changing circumstances). This was our first ever visit to the event so we had little knowledge as to what to expect! Walking into the event it was 1 – MASSIVE and 2 – Every set up was incredibly well designed as expected!

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Walking around the NEC was like looking at a very well curated Pinterest board, after taking inspiration from many of the sets I came to the realisation that I would indeed need a mansion to fit the designs in.

From space savvy wardrobes to kitchen surfaces with sofas attached, this expo really did have something for everyone. Our team was very much in awe, the KBB featured many amazing new and interesting products. It was brilliant to speak to so many industry passionate professionals!

Now let’s see what the rest of the team had to say about it!

Connor – Recruitment Consultant

… “I thoroughly enjoyed our time at the KBB. It was a great opportunity to get hands on with a range of products. Whilst at the show it was very clear to see the international representations, meeting with manufacturers from all over Europe. The KBB is a fantastic way to discover more about the industry by meeting with new suppliers and learning of new products coming to market” … 

Alice – Recruitment Consultant

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… “The KBB Birmingham event was the first time I’d been to such a huge design show. I gained so much knowledge of the products and exhibitors – the designers clearly worked for months to create their beautifully modern stands. Thank you to the lovely lady at Sugatsune who showed Beth and I the most incredibly sleek, sliding wardrobe. Unfortunately, me being me, I accidentally pulled a part of one of the exhibitors show pieces off their wall… oops! Luckily, they were very understanding and kind about it” …

Jamie Smith – Director

… “A great team bonding two day event. A fantastic range of well manufactured products, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I particularly enjoyed meeting and chatting with with people from the KBB industry and seeing their showcase high end products” …

Matthew Robinson – Director

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… “Fantastic effort made by all businesses exhibiting and attending the KKB; design and innovation brought together. Under difficult circumstances everyone made a great effort to make it a terrific experience.

During the event our team had the opportunity to meet with clients and friends face to face. Thank you to the organisers. Stay safe everyone!” …

Overall SFR Recruitment Solutions experience at the KBB expo was a very positive one! We hope to attend one again in the future!

Office items that our team just can’t live without!

Hey there everyone,

How’s your January going?

Let me guess,

You’ve already caved on your month-long promise of cutting out chocolate and only been to the gym once since signing up? Really was the extra fee so you could use the spa necessary? – also take the Christmas decs down in the office (you know who you are)

It’s still dark and cold outside, however we’re in a brand-new year! A new year brings potential exciting opportunities and changes. Going back to work maybe you’ve made the decision to change around your desk? Be more organised and efficient! With that we present to you 2 favourite items that we just can’t live without on our office desk – minus a computer and multitude of free pens!

Connor – Recruitment Consultant

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Our recruitment consultant Connor has a very tidy desk most of the time. Multiple post it notes and scrunched up pieces of paper are never to be seen! However, a very well organised whiteboard with day today tasks and a fancy glass water bottle are two never changing features, without them we’re not entirely sure how he would function. Furthermore, Connor’s favourite non chewable metal pen (you should see some of the others) is always on his person ready to take notes.

Beth – Media Executive

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Beth the media executive has quite the vibrant desk. On counting there is 7 pink items on it (ranging from a coffee cup, pencil case to notepads). Presenting her creative side Beth has decorated the desk with two fake plants and two desk organisers. Why this is necessary, we don’t know – but at least her desk is organised! A calendar counting down the weeks until her partner returns home (yet to discover if he’s real) and marketing organiser is two of Beth’s prized possessions.

Jamie – Director

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Our Director Jamie has a chaotic desk, just like our Media Executive’s. Pieces of paper engulf the desk, yet he never loses anything! Highlighters and Tipp-ex appear to be common items which Jamie doesn’t live without (there’s a mouse Tipp-ex which he particularly likes), alongside a sweet photo of his family and a coffee cup which is regularly refilled. 

Matthew – Director

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Where do we start with Matthew’s desk? All I can say is that it looks like an image from Pinterest. Everything on the desk is placed evenly, all variations of monochrome with a plant to add a pop of colour. The organisation of this is minimalist to a new level! The most important items on Matthew’s desk is his air pods (we question as to whether he may sleep wearing them) and his 2020 Diary. 

So there you have it, 2 office items that we each can’t live without! All we need now is a office dog!

How to survive the work Christmas party!

It’s that time of year when the workforce is full of Christmas Party chatter, so here are some tips to help you survive the Office Christmas Party and wake up the next day with your job still in-tact!

1-   Drink Responsibly!

Yes, doing shots with your co-workers may seem as a brilliant idea at the time but drinking too much can only cause embarrassment for yourself and a sore head the next day. Therefore, I advise that you (yeah you) to pace yourself. Make sure you know how many drinks you’ve had and have the odd glass of water + If you don’t drink or can’t, just say so. There’s no need to worry what others think.

2-   Mingle!

I know the most comfortable thing to do is to stick to the people you know the best at the Christmas party, however, try and mingle with other colleagues that you may not usually converse with. This may help develop good working relationships and grant potential of striking unlikely friendships!

3-   Dress appropriately to the occasion!

Whilst you may be aiming to dress to impress, showing up to the Christmas party in a full suit, ballgown or clubbing entire may not always be entirely appropriate. Dress to the occasion and the location of the party. This will save embarrassment! Text your colleagues if your unsure. By dressing appropriately for the occasion, you will feel comfortable and confident!

4-   Don’t be a bore!

 Whilst it’s tempting and inevitable that you will talk about work whilst on a work Christmas Party try and refrain yourself from this being one of the main topics of conversations. The work Christmas party is a brilliant time to learn about your colleagues outside their responsibilities at work and also express yourself. Be fun! Show your personality (without being irritating) and as point 2 states- GET TO KNOW PEOPLE! At the end of the evening it’s best to be known as someone that is fun and nice to chat to rather than bore that just talked about work and sat in the corner.

5-   Take Care of yourself and others!

Make sure you and your colleagues get home safe! Look out for each other!

6-   Help out your co-workers!

Notice one of your colleagues is getting a bit worse for wear? Grab them some water, fetch them some food or call them a taxi. Help your colleagues not embarrass themselves by bailing them out. The gesture will go appreciated!

7-   Refrain from office gossip!

Don’t be a gossip, whilst it may be exciting that “Mary from HR and Dave from Accounts are apparently a thing”, you don’t want to be known as a gossip, it comes across as unpleasant and untrustworthy. Remember that you work with these people every day so try not to upset anyone!

8-   Don’t announce your undying love for one of your colleagues!

Ask yourself whether hitting on Jean from Accounts is really appropriate, will you regret it the next day? Remember you have to see this person every day! + use your common sense, you don’t want to make anyone feel uncomfortable. Likewise, if you’re the person getting hit on and feeling uncomfortable ensure to be tactful, polite but firm.

9-   Don’t call in sick!

Whatever you do- DO NOT CALL IN SICK! If your office Christmas party on a ‘school night’ make sure you don’t call in sick the next day. Get up, have a decent breakfast and get on with your day. Everyone is in the same boat!

10- HAVE FUN!

Finally – have fun! Have fun at the party! Don’t feel nervous about it and try not to miss it! This is a perfect time to get to know other colleagues and build relationships outside of work hours. Having healthy working relationships with your colleagues makes everyday working life far more enjoyable!

So, go and have fun, enjoy a brilliant work Christmas party and look after your sore head the next day!

How To Stay Productive During The Winter Months – An office discussion

Here at SFR Recruitment Solutions we were having a lunchtime discussion about the Winter, how it can make you feel and how some of us try and put things into place to combat SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Winter can be a hard time for many, we would rather hibernate until Spring like lots of animals do rather than get on with our everyday tasks. Unfortunately, this is something that we can’t do, so here’s some compiled tips from our team for you to be productive this Winter! 

1- Seek Out Some Sunshine!

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Yes, I know that during the winter months it’s hard to find any Sunshine during the day due to the typical bleak weather. However, when you do see a burst of sunshine during the day why not go and soak it up? Work in an office? Walk around the block or take a gentle stroll during your Lunch break. Sunshine lifts a person’s mood which encourages productivity! 

2- Make your home extra cosy and organised!

What makes for a productive day? An organised and cosy environment! Both your home and office should be at a comfortable temperature and be organised because the likelihood is that you’re going to be spending a lot more time in them over the next few months! Organising whilst also making a home and office feel cosy and comfortable helps declutter your mind!

3- Get reading!

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Many of us find that during the winter months we are all glued to our screens, binge watching our favourite Netflix series or watching Love Actually for the 200th time! Why not have some non-screen time? Find yourself a good book and enjoy abit of escapism from everyday life. From doing more reading you might learn something new, feel calmer and content with your thoughts or re-discover how much you enjoy the simple pleasure of reading! 

4-   Create a good mood playlist!

Combine some of yours, your friends, family and work colleagues favourite tunes into one amazing good mood playlist. A little bit of gentle music in the background of an office can really boost morale! Walking to work in the rain? Put on your good mood playlist to combat it! Good music is a simple mood booster during a bleak season. 

5-   Set yourself a few achievable goals! 

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Write down a few goals which you think could be achieved over the next few months to keep yourself productive, the achievement will not only boost your mood but also keep you feeling productive both in work and home life.

6-   Exercise and eating well!

Exercise is key! Whilst many of us oppose from doing exercise in the winter and choose to eat comfort food and watch TV it’s still very important to keep active! Exercise is brilliant for the mind, body and will aid a good night’s sleep. Furthermore, even though the winter months tend to be popular for comfort food which is high in calories ensure that you try and eat a reasonably healthy diet with plenty of veg! A combination of a well-balanced diet and exercise will do wonders for your mind and body. 

7- Last but not least SOCIALISE! 

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Socialising is all part of productivity for both your work and home life. Talking to people can help you produce ideas and overall boost your mood. By staying in every evening on your own you can get lost in your own thoughts – So go and surround yourself with your favourite people!

We hope these tips have inspired you for a more productive Winter!

From,

The SFR Recruitment Solutions Team

SFR Recruitment Solutions