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Andrew’s Top 10 life lessons on turning 40…

As Andrew turns 40, he shares his Top 10 life lessons so far...

Is there REALLY a skills shortage?!

It may be an unpopular opinion, but...I'm not so sure

Shout out to the Dad's

Sometimes, the Dad's "want it all" too...

Ch Ch Ch Ch Changes...

When it comes to change...sometimes it's not just nice, it's necessary. What would you do if you had the courage? And what's holding you back?

"Better the devil you know"

When it comes to an employer, is it REALLY "better the devil you know"?

"I'll have what she's having!"

What do YOU want?

It's (not) all about the money

Andrew explores the taboo subject of how much we earn and asks "Do you feel trapped by your salary?"

Give a little respect

"Burnout": have you chosen your side in the workplace culture war?

Scunnered with your job search? Feel like you're losing control and banging your head against a brick wall? In this brutally honest blog, Becca shares the advice she gave to a friend who asked "where am I going wrong?"

Chill the f**k out...!

Andrew asks "At what point does a growth mindset become prohibitive to our enjoyment of life"?

My Social Dilemma

A force for good, just a bit of fun, or dorm room pet project gone wrong? Becca opens up about her relationship with social media in the wake of "The Social Dilemma".

It's nothing personal, it's just business

The tide is turning. Join the revolution!

It's an employers market, right?

There's danger in complacency. If you REALLY want to learn lessons from this downturn, reduce recruitment spend and retain better staff, THIS is what you need to do.

I'm leaving Aberdeen

Andrew discusses the impact of Covid-19 and the drop in oil price on diversity and inclusion, and what this means for the future of Aberdeen.

Are you sitting comfortably?

Becca discusses the real impact of the sedentary office worker lifestyle with personal trainer Steve Bonthrone

A pandemic of possibility

Andrew speaks with Richard Tinto, owner and visionary behind Tinto Architecture. In this exciting collaboration we explore the future of the office.

Beware of the weed with pretty flowers

It's not me, it's you. Becca discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people.

There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.

Guest Blog - From feeling lost, scared and everything in between, to quite deep and profound realisations about what is really important to her, Catriona provides a perspective which many of us can relate to.

Friends not foes

Andrew's Lockdown Diary (part 2)

And the people stayed at home

Andrew's Lockdown Diary (part 1)

A crisis is a terrible thing to waste

Becca's Lockdown Diary (part 1)

How to avoid killing each other

Becca's guide to keeping the peace

Don't confuse having a career, with having a life

The notion of career, its modern day usage and how to address the work/life imbalance.

Not planning to die.

The importance of planning in your personal life.

How do you want to feel?

To us, customer experience is everything

The Power of Exclusivity

Is it time to try something different?

Part science, part alchemy

What are the most important things to consider when you are looking to engage with a recruiter?

Are you where you want to be?

Is it possible to gain the perspective you need to make significant changes to your life when you are bogged down by the drudgery of pressing commitments, pressure and stress?

B is for Becca

The moment William was handed to me in theatre, as I stared at his unfocused, deep blue eyes, I realised that something had to change.

A is for Andrew

6:30am, 15th April 2018. Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. I haven’t slept for 48 hours and we’re being rushed to the operating theatre.

What to Expect

Welcome to the very first instalment of our new blog about all things life. We might talk about recruitment and accountancy from time to time but please don’t hold us to that.

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