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The practical application of HW values and how you can apply them to further your career. Core values support the vision, shape the culture and reflect what a company values. In short, they are the essence of the company's identity – the principles, beliefs, ethos or philosophy. At Hamlyn Williams, our values are embedded in everyone that works for us and also applies to those wanting to join us. Our vision by 2020 is to be the leading market recruitment specialists, within regulated industries globally.  Ourselves, our clients and candidates are the ‘specialist people’, the regulated industries is the market segment we want to own and we want to have a global footprint. We aim to achieve this through our HW principles, our DNA and our global coverage. Our purpose- Being entrepreneurial is at the very core of HW where we inspire change that creates opportunities for our candidates, clients and our people. We never want to give up our entrepreneurial operating approach and we will always be alive to opportunity. We are relentless in our entrepreneurial nature to push boundaries, open new offices to cater for our candidates/clients and being a solution provider. For you, this approach gives a greater opportunity. In this article, we have created a practical application of our core values, in which you can apply to yourself to help further your career. Hamlyn Williams- Be G.R.E.A.T Go the extra mile- In everything you do, it’s important to go above and beyond. Even outside of work, it’s vital to give 110% effort in everything you do. It also includes the little things that can really make a difference, getting a client a coffee to celebrate a contract, planning and organising interviews, communicating effectively with your team to achieve shared goals. Leaving no stone unturned will leave a lasting impression on your employer and those that you work with.  Resilience- If first, you don’t succeed, try, try and try again. At Hamlyn Williams, a hard work ethic combined with resilience will ensure success in your career. If you were to shy away from a problem and not attempt to work through it and find a solution, what would your employer, or even work colleagues think? Stay positive, Keep trying and the results will come. Exceed Expectations with an entrepreneurial mindset- Set goals, achieve them, make more. Time is of the essence, at Hamlyn Williams you have the opportunity to progress your career faster than other industries, once you’ve achieved your goals set more to continually exceed expectations and create more opportunities for yourself. This will ultimately improve your learning and development in the process. Assertiveness- Your searching for a promotion? Looking for a new role? Seize the day and be assertive. Work hard, strengthen your networking and communication consistently to achieve your goals of furthering your career. Transparency- At Hamlyn Williams, we conduct our business with honesty and integrity. This is also important for those wishing to further their career. This key skill will build trust and strengthen your relationship with key contacts as well as your team members.   If you’re interested in a new role then look no further! Culture – We are built to work hard, succeed, win and have fun. Commission – You have the ability to earn 40% OTE of what you invoice putting HW in the Top 1% best-paid payers within the industry globally for companies with 100+ staff. Career opportunity – We operate in a meritocracy where you can fly through promotions in your first year of joining. 90% of our managers are HOME GROWN HW people. International opportunities – You will have the opportunity to move internally with offices in London, Cardiff, Dublin, Dallas, NYC, San Diego, Hong Kong and more to come. Sales Environment & infrastructure – Genuine sales buzz to the air and we have an operational infrastructure to rapidly expand our business. Benefits – Unlimited holidays, private medical, pension, shares, annual super-achievers trips, fine diners club, early leaves, flexi-time, monthly social, early leave summer Fridays and more.   If you would like to know more information contact us on info@hamlynwilliams.com or check our job section https://www.hamlynwilliams.com/job-search        

  Since 1992, Stress awareness month has been held every April to raise not only awareness but to also highlight how people can help one another to live a happier and healthier lifestyle. Stress awareness month helps to create a more open and cohesive work environment that improves teamwork, moral, communication and productivity. Furthermore, it enables companies to understand the role they play when considering stressful working environments. Significant improvement has come from both employers and employee’s having a duty of care to help each other in the work environment during the last 20 years, especially those with families and those that work longer hours. Mattel for example will allow parents 16 hours of school related time off without using up their allocated holiday. This improves time efficiency and job satisfaction.  The mental health foundation has released a statement declaring that 74% of adults in the UK have felt stressed at some point over the last year, however, there is a corner being turned to reduce this percentage and achieve a balanced lifestyle. To improve this, businesses have listened to their team and have created both short to long term solutions to those who work hard on a consistent basis. These include working with local food outlets to provide fresh fruit and vegetables, beverages and snacks to help provide them with better physical health. Some companies such as Google and Apple in particular will use exercise as a way to engage staff with a way to expedite energy, these include yoga, weekly running classes and discounted gym memberships. This also helps people communicate and interact with one another which benefits their social skills. At Hamlyn Williams, we too will go the extra mile to achieve this. We organise team meetings that includes travelling to new cities, experiencing new cultures and establishing new connections. Salesforce and Stryker allow team members to volunteer and donate to their selected charities. Most companies offer group training and will create day or night events for the team. This significantly improves communication, positivity, productivity and moral.    Here are at Hamlyn Williams we asked our employees how they deal with stress, the results are as follows: Take a step back and review the situation- sometimes removing yourself from the situation can help you relax to take a breather and assess the situation from a different perspective, which will give you time to find a solution to the problem. Become more organised and schedule plans- Sometimes being organised can really help improve time management. Such as scheduling meetings. A clear plan can alleviate stress when ‘sudden’ factors occur that could potentially affect the initial idea you’ve come up with.   Physical exercise such as running- which can cause a increase in endorphins and help not just the body in decreasing the risk of high blood pressure and strengthening the immune system, but benefits mental health and well being. Rest and sleep properly to aid mental and physical recovery- Those who have eight hours sleep will reap the rewards of a functioning mind and body, those with less tend to suffer from tiredness and lack of concentration which can affect their work performance. Talk to friends, family and colleges- Sometimes a chat to let out all the build up of emotions can help relieve stress and ensure that those around you can offer their opinion and help you going forward.   If you are repeatedly in stressful situations then it may be time for a new role, contact us for more information at info@hamylynwilliams.com or check our linked in for daily job updates along with our website https://www.hamlynwilliams.com/job-search