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Work life balance

The Lighter Side of Redundancy

Wed, 20th May, 2009 - Posted by Red Giraffe Team - (0) Comment

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Losing your job or being made redundant does not have man-futureto be the end of the world. In fact it could very well be a blessing in disguise. Given the current economic climate globally it is not surprising to learn that a great number of individuals are being laid off and as a way of compensation are presented with attractive redundancy packages. Fortunately, polishing an updated professional resume is not necessarily the only next step.

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Achieving a work life balance.

Tue, 19th May, 2009 - Posted by Red Giraffe Team - (0) Comment

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In past years it was accepted that employees lend themselves to Work Life Onework whole-heartedly and then go home and relax with their families, sports, hobbies, and life in general. Graduate positions were often marketed in terms of how much candidates would be able to do outside of work.

But with so many of today’s white collar workers having to extend their work hours to accommodate the increasing demands of meeting deadlines, it is difficult to achieve a work life balance. With the emergence of wireless technology, portable notebooks and other technological advances employees have greater accessibility to information than ever before. As we gain more responsibility and progress further up the chain of command, there is an expectation that we commit with hours beyond what is generally stipulated within even a graduate employment contract.
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