A Tribute to Bertie
A tribute to Bertie the Earl Street Office dog, who is missed by everyone who knew him. Bertie was a Springbatt, which is crossed between a Springer Spaniel and a Basset Hound. He wasn’t as stubborn as a Basset or as scatty as a Springer. Adopted by our Director, Elaine in July 2009 he …
Attract Wildlife to your Garden
Bring wildlife into your garden by providing four sources: food, water, shelter and a place to breed. Attract life to your garden with these simple steps… Provide Pollen Flowers provide pollen and nectar that attracts wildlife such as bees, butterflies and other insects. Choose long seasonal plants that provide nectar and pollen for as …
Flower Facts
Flower Facts! Flower facts: For many years flowers have intrigued us with their unique beauty and lovely scents. We have put together some interesting facts all things flowers! 1. It is against the law to intentionally pick, uproot or destroy bluebells in England. Half the population of bluebells are found in the UK, therefore it …
Vitamins – The Benefits of Vitamin C
Vitamin C – What is it & what does it do? Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that is essential in our diets. It is an antioxidant vitamin that helps protect cells in our body and keep them healthy. Vitamins help maintain and support our skin, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels. It also assists with …
Clocks Go Forward!
Clocks Change – British Summertime begins! Everything you need to know about the clocks going forward. It’s that time of year again where we transition from cold dark evenings to warmer lighter evenings! The clocks will go forward this weekend Sunday 31st March 2019, which, don’t forget, is also Mothering Sunday! The change in time …
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Furry Heroes Our pets become part of the family, and if they’re in danger you would do anything to help them. Here are some heroic stories of pets that saved their owners lives when they were in danger… Not all heroes wear capes! Symptoms of a Seizure Buddy the dog noticed that his owner Joe …
Burns Night|Earl Street Employment Consultants
Preparations are underway for Burns Night a celebration of the life and works of Robert Burns on January 25th. Here are some facts about one of Scotland’s best known residents. Robert Burns Robert Burns also known as Robbie or Rabbie was born on 25 January 1759 in Alloway, Scotland. Tragically he died on 21 July …
Soup Month | Earl Street Employment Consultants
Soup Month January is Soup Month, and when the cold weather is in full force, what better way to sit down and warm up than with a tasty bowl of steaming goodness. There is evidence that soup dates all the way back to about 20,000 B.C. Animal skins were used as the first bowls. The word …
New Year- New Job |Earl Street Employment Consultants
The New Year can be the time of change and to look for new opportunities. If you are thinking that it is time for a new job here are a few tips to help you in your search. Your CV Prepare your CV, make sure it is up to date and relevant to the …
Most Viewed Jobs of 2018 | Earl Street Employment Consultants
The popular social media site Linkedin has just realised the top 25 most viewed jobs in 2018. In total the jobs were viewed collectively over 900,000 times. Here’s some of the outstanding ones… Private Secretary to HRH The Princess Royal at The Royal Household. As one of the most viewed jobs it makes us wonder …
Wages on the Rise | Earl Street Employment Consultants
Wages on the Rise The number of people in employment are at historically high levels. This also means we’re seeing the lowest unemployment rates in over 40 years. Also at an all time high are job vacancies, making it increasingly difficult for businesses to fill positions. What does this all mean for wages? Most …
A day in the life of an Editor | Earl Street Employment Consultants
What is an Editor? In summary, an Editor is someone that oversees a publication and its writers. An Editors job can vary very much on a day to day basis. Editors plan, write and edit what content should be written by gathering information, researching, proof reading and keeping on top of news trends. A day …