Career considerations Ellis Fox Blog

What should influence your decision to take a new role?

If you’re a senior professional in construction, it’s likely you’re getting calls and emails from recruiters every week, asking if you’re interested in making a move. Some find this annoying, others unbalancing, yet for others it opens a door to considering new opportunities. Your response […]

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Work life balance Ellis Fox Blog

Why is work life balance so hard to achieve?

It’s mid-summer, a time of year when many families take a vacation. Yet for some people taking time off work is more stressful than just staying at the office. It sounds counterintuitive, but there are those so deeply invested in their work, that they fear […]

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Interims Construction Ellis Fox Blog

Should you consider becoming an Interim?

For most people who have had a salaried job their whole career, the thought of moving to a contract format can be daunting. While the initial concerns may be about job security, these are often unfounded. As a senior professional with 10-15 years’ experience, you […]

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Women in construction Ellis Fox Blog

What will attract more women to construction?

We’ve had these conversations before, and yet statistics show that that there are even less women in construction than previous years. Despite the conferences and spotlights on female leaders in the industry, the reality is that there’s very little progress. If more women are entering […]

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Priorities 2024 Ellis Fox Blog

What will your priorities be this year?

At the start of every year, many people make New Year’s resolutions in the hope that this will make it a better year ahead. The problem is that as challenges arise, people get discouraged and optimism quickly turns sour.  Perhaps a better approach is to […]

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4 day work week Ellis Fox Blog

Should you switch to a 4 day work week?

Many companies have trialed a 4 day work week. Is it a consideration for your company?

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Remote work Ellis Fox blog

Why remote work is a deal breaker

There are strong views on remote work. This video covers some of the benefits for business.

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Interview Ellis Fox Blog

Main Contractors – Do you need to rethink how you interview?

When hiring, there’s no question that companies want to attract the best candidates to choose from. Creating a job description, reviewing CV’s and holding interviews may be a normal part of that. But where many companies fall short is how they structure the interview process, […]

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Remote work Ellis Fox blog

Remote work – Is it a deal breaker?

There are strong views on remote and hybrid work and it can become quite a heated debate. Those that have embraced remote work, don’t see the need to return to the office. While others thrive in a busy office environment and don’t understand how peers […]

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Beyond diversity EFB

Why diversity and inclusion needs to reach beyond hiring

Diversity, equality and inclusivity has become increasingly important in the workplace. Not just from a hiring perspective but also in terms of company policies, benefits offered and terms of employment. For many employees, the pandemic ushered in a heightened awareness of how much of home […]

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