It’s the time of year when your calendar is brimming with festive invitations. How will you escape with your health and reputation intact?
by Bethan Rees

It’s an encounter you may want to avoid, but sometimes a pay rise is very much deserved. Here’s how to approach that difficult conversation
by Bethan Rees

Chris Budd ACSI, founder and chairman of Bristol-based financial planning firm Ovation Finance, shares some tips on how both mentors and mentees can get the most out of their relationship

Do you frequently find yourself with a week’s worth of tasks to be done in half a day? Here’s how to manage your time more successfully 
by Bethan Rees

Job titles may have far-reaching consequences when it comes to future employment opportunities and salary
by Will Monroe

Most individuals respond positively to constructive criticism – but others react negatively and defensively. Here are some tips for breaking through defensive barriers

The correct handling of criticism in the workplace can lead to an improvement in your performance

Time to say goodbye to standard office hours? Flexible working can benefit both an employee and employer
by Bethan Rees

The CISI Liverpool, Chester and North Wales branch Future Leaders Committee hosted its inaugural summer social event at Roxy Ball Room in Liverpool city centre on Thursday 16 August

An out of office email says more about you than you might think
by Bethan Rees

From building ties with schools and universities to selling the benefits of a career in financial planning, practitioners share practical tips on how to attract the next generation of planners
by Steve Hemsley

A Level students taking CISI qualifications from schools and colleges across Merseyside recently took part in the CISI’s Work Experience Week 2018, culminating in a conference at the Liverpool waterfront

Whether it’s a small presentation or a keynote speech in front of thousands of people, public speaking can be a challenge. Here’s how to face it head-on

William Vaughan, Chartered MCSI, client associate, Brown Shipley, received the overall award for the Chartered Wealth Manager qualification (level 7), at the CISI Annual Awards Ceremony 2018
by Jane Playdon

For many people, having a single nine-to-five job is something of the past. The ‘side hustle’ – a secondary business or job – is on the rise

Sam Hurst, 19-year-old Swansea University student, overcame his fear of networking and is now on track to a career in financial services
by Lora Benson, CISI head of media