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01 / 12 / 2016

There are 16 working days to go until the big day and the atmosphere in the office is becoming distinctly Christmassy. The advent calendar is up, our secret Santa has been drawn and the team is planning our office decorations and themed window display. The UK seems to have adopted the American Black Friday habit, with many people trying to...

Will Trump Make a Good Leader?

29 / 11 / 2016

2016 has had its share of shocks, from the deaths of a large number of entertainers like David Bowie, Brexit , the massive swing to the right in Europe and now the prospect, horrifying to many, of the most powerful country in the world being lead by Donald Trump. Just as Marine le Pen has won sweeping victories in France...

I Need a Cup of Tea and a Blanket

23 / 11 / 2016

The weather has been truly horrible this week. I wouldn’t mind so much if it was cold and crisp with a hint of winter sun. Instead, it’s been cold, wet, windy and grey. It doesn’t do anyone's mood much good. This time of year, we see cases of seasonal affective disorder, often known as SAD or ‘winter depression’. Individuals with...

Movember

22 / 11 / 2016

It’s starting to get dark early and mornings are getting colder. Bonfire night has passed, Black Friday is almost on us and in four weeks it will be Christmas. I don’t mean to be personal but is your workplace looking a bit hairy round the upper lip at the moment? We’re part way through the November and that means that...

Lest We Forget That Inappropriate Logo On Your Shirt!

17 / 11 / 2016

Last Friday on 11th November at 11:00am silence fell on the Russell HR office to remember those who lost their lives serving their country in time of war. It’s important to remember and respect what these men and women did for us, especially as time goes on and memories fade. For the Fallen was specifically composed in honour of the...