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Why should you become a Temp? Posted on 01 January 2023

Call us biased, but we think there are loads of benefits to being a Smart 1 Temp!

How are your employees doing (at home)? Posted on 29 May 2020

The recent situation that we find ourselves in is new, strange, “unprecedented”, so with all this uncertainty, it is only natural that we are all feeling a little overwhelmed, anxious and unsettled about the future.

How are your employees doing? Posted on 28 February 2020

Stress affects us all in different ways, but collectively it can impact on our productivity at work, so as an Employer, understanding and identifying factors that contribute to stress amongst your own employees could help to turn your workforce into a happier, healthier and more productive team.

Why Activity = Productivity Posted on 31 January 2020

We all know that exercise is important if you want to lead a healthy lifestyle, but did you know that activity can also improve memory and thinking skills?

How the Smart 1 Team do Christmas! Posted on 09 December 2019

The festive season is well and truly upon us, so we thought we would tell you about how the Smart 1 Team will be going about it.

Time for a change? Posted on 04 November 2019

You may firmly believe that ‘a change is as good as a rest’, or you may feel that the idea of ‘change’ only causes panic, fear and the absolute opposite of anything restful.

The office vs home personality battle Posted on 02 October 2019

Whether you are an employee or an employer, the personalities that you work with can have a huge impact on the dynamic of the company, culture and working environment, so avoiding clashes of personality should be a top priority.

Now the kids are 'back to school', are you 'back to work'? Posted on 02 September 2019

If you have been the ‘parent in charge’ for the last few weeks then you’ll probably deserve a well-earned rest when the kids go back to school! If, however, you are keen to return to work then we’ve come up with a useful guide to help you get back onto the job scene.

Interviewing? Find out how to get the best out of your interviewee. Posted on 31 July 2019

In the past we’ve written about interviews and how to handle being on the interviewee side of the table, so we thought it was about time we wrote for those on the other side!

It’s holiday season. Time for a break? Posted on 21 June 2019

Been feeling a bit grumpy lately? Then maybe you need a holiday. Summer is here after all (no really, it is) so booking yourself onto the next flight out of here could be just what you need.