A Covid Christmas Message From Cordant
--------------------------------------- A Merry Covid Christmas 'Twas the year of Corona and all across the world Not a creature was stirring as a pandemic unfurled Face masks were placed on our faces with care We kept a safe distance and became more aware The nation...
Al Mennie talks Mental Health and Recruitment
Al Mennie is a Big Wave Surfer, Paddleboarder, Ocean Explorer, Author, Adventurer and 3rd degree black belt. We recently caught up with Al Mennie to discuss mental health and recruitment advice. If you missed the first part to our Q&A, make sure to check it out...
Al Mennie Talks Mental Health in the Current Climate
Meet Al Mennie. Al Mennie is a Mental Health Advocate, Big Wave Surfer, Paddleboarder, Ocean Explorer, Author and all-around adventurer. He lives life on the edge on the rugged Causeway Coast. Al Mennie is the epitome of an athlete pushing the boundaries both...
Cordant Raise £10,000 for Unseen
In support of Anti-Slavery Day that took place on 18th October, Cordant has donated £10,000 to Unseen UK to help them with their efforts to abolish modern slavery. The impacts of COVID-19 have been felt across all industries; however, it has hit charities hard. Andrew...
Cross-Selling; Benefits for the Aspiring Salesperson
Cross-selling refers to the process of selling a customer additional products or services on top of their initial requirement. This can look different across business sectors, but should always enhance value, be that monitory, time-savings, increased productivity or...
10:4 Blog; Benefits of Single Source Procurement Solutions
Most businesses need a diverse range of supplies and services to keep it running smoothly - good procurement is crucial to business success. This could range from stationery to uniform, paper to cleaning services, marketing support to recruitment. At Cordant we are...
Do you live your life like a Rhino, or a Cow?
Rhinos are strong animals with the endurance to break down the barriers to get what, and where they want. The Rhino has a thick skin and accepts criticism but remains determined – charging toward new goals and challenges, enjoying the excitement of success. A Rhino...
10:4 Blog; Building Resilience; Upskilling in the Face of Automation
Today’s blog is the last in my future business series we’ve covered multiple topics over the last five weeks and I hope that some of the themes resonated with you. Work Life balance; flexibility and wellbeing Revolutionising Recruitment with Tech Protecting Our Planet...
The Power of Networking
The majority of job hunters under-estimate how useful their network of contacts can be, but as with anything in life whether you are an athlete in training or a student looking for your first job the more you put in, the more you will get out, ‘no pain no gain’. The...
10:4 Blog; Changing Customer – The New Supply Chain
COVID-19 is having a massive impact on the economy. The future of business remains unclear and leaders are faced with hard decisions to mitigate risk, protect their margins and survive through the pandemic and beyond. As consumers become more accustomed to a new way...
How to Prevent Burnout Whilst Working From Home
Feeling burnt out? Do you feel as though you never switch off? An overwhelming amount of people now find themselves struggling to switch off whilst working from home. This is unsurprising seeing as the lines between home life and work-life are increasingly blurred. So...
10:4 Blog; Meaningful Service; Better Collaboration
Over the last few months, businesses have found themselves creating and implementing continuity plans to ensure they are able to, where applicable, meet the expectations of their customers and deliver a new form of business as usual. Supply chains are disrupted,...
Encouraging Honest Conversations
Encouraging honest conversations in the workplace not only improves mental wellbeing and happiness, but it also creates positive communication between employees. Most workers in the UK work for around 40 hours, which can equate to nearly a quarter of the week! Given...
10:4 Blog; Protecting Our Planet Post-Covid
Since the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown we've had to analyse what is ‘essential’; essential services, essential travel, essential overheads. For most, by focusing on what’s ‘essential’, we’ve been able to reflect on what’s important. A positive outcome of the...
Embracing Flexible Working in a Covid World
This week, as the Government hinted at a phased return to normality, Cordant released ‘returning to the workplace’ guidance to employees to arm them with the tools, and advise, to prepare and be accountable. As the lockdown slowly lifts, we’ll need to embrace a new...
