Helen Wright
Pulling together

The festive period is often a time of reflection.  As December rolls around, we're sometimes haunted by the ghosts of Christmasses past.  Of years when the office was festooned with tinsel and the wistful tones of Mariah Carey echoed around the departmental kitchen.  This can go either way, of course.  You might feel a touch of nostalgia for the years when reindeer sweaters were de rigueur at your Friday morning accounts meeting.  You may, on the other hand, shudder at the memory of an office Christmas lunch of lukewarm turkey and soggy sprouts.  Either way, this time of year has a habit of focussing the mind on the issue of RTO - the "Return To The Office".

Pulling together
Helen Wright
The Big Cheese

What makes a good leader?  How much impact do our senior managers really have on our day-to-day experience of work?   And is the movement towards equality and flexibility for all really dependent on great chiefs?

The Big Cheese
Helen Wright
Bright Sparks: Top Tips for Returning To Work ...

In an attempt to smooth the path of our friends in the 9-2-3 community, we've put together some top tips to help you to return to work with confidence, and bag the best flexible jobs on the market in 2024.  Read on for more details...

Bright Sparks: Top Tips for Returning To Work After a Career Break
Helen Wright
All Four One

Ah, September.  Month of blustery mornings.  Of afternoons where the leaves crunch satisfyingly under your feet.  Of endless confusion about the day on which PE kit is required.  Don't you just love it?

 We can't help but feel a flutter of excitement at this time of year.   Possibly it's because of the sudden silence at home, or the reduced demands for snacks and screen time.  Maybe you're celebrating the excuse to dig out cosy sweaters and to retreat inside with a book.  Or perhaps it's the fact that the air is just that touch fresher, the colours that fraction richer.  Everyone I pass is walking with a little bit more purpose in their steps.  However old we are, as the new academic year rolls around, I think we all feel a little more driven - that it's time to set ourselves some new goals, and that we finally have the bandwidth and the space to achieve them.

All Four One
Helen Wright
Who cares?

Here at 9-2-3, we often talk about the challenges of balancing childcare with careers.  Of how flexible working can help people with disabilities to access the workplace.  About how flex can help older employees extend their working lives.  But there's another group of employees out there whose place in the world of work is also increasingly under threat…

Who cares?

#manchester

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#northernflex - Shouting about the love of flex up North with.....

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@Anothernorthernmother lives in South Manchester with her husband, their 7 year old daughter and 3 year old twin sons.  She’s childrenswear designer and have been with the same company for over 11 years. …

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#northernflex - shouting about the love of flex up North with.....

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Sally Hunter, Account Director at Equator, Manchester.

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Here’s Sally at Equator Design (who do some really great stuff by the way..), taking part in our #northernflex campaign. The team here LOVE a work/life balance and are really creative about implementing this. Take a read of Sally’s interview here on her fave spots in Manchester and why she loves working at Equator.

1. Tell us a little about you?

Yorkshire born and raised, came to Manchester to study at University and never left. I am one of 3 sisters, 3 of us are triplets and from a very close knit family. I have a husband called Ian and the love of my life, my German Shepard, Foxy! 

2. Your fave spot in Manchester?

My favourite spot in Manchester.... There’s so many amazing ones to choose from! I love Mexican so Luck, Pistol and Burn is a great place for good food and wine and also Mackie Major if there is a big group. Great place with multiple food vendors and great selection of drinks!

3. How would you describe your ideal working week?

My ideal working week would be a mixture of being in the office and at home, working closely with the team and being in front of the client. Client interaction is my favourite part as you get great satisfaction from this when a job is done well.

4. Fave Manchester band/ song?

Oasis 100%, don’t look back in anger!

5. Why does Flexible Working appeal to you? 

As an agency we pride ourselves on a family environment and flexible working appeals to this culture. We have certain incentives of flexible working such as bringing your dog into work, weekly breakfasts and beer Fridays. All of which are a great way to say thank you for all the hard work they have put in!

If you have any questions or would like to get in touch with us at 9-2-3, then do feel free to contact kat@923jobs.com who would love to have a chat with you!


#whereskat competition - terms and conditions

Thank you for entering our exciting competition. Please check below for the terms and conditions relating to this. Please note that by entering this contest, you agree to a complete release of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram from all liability in connection with this competition.

    1. How to Enter

1.1. Facebook - To join in the competition on Facebook, entrants will need to like AND comment on a photo posted via 9-2-3 Jobs of our colleague Kat. She’s been photographed at numerous landmarks in and around Manchester and Greater Manchester and you have to guess where she is by liking and commenting on the post with your answer, using the hashtag #whereskat to enter the competition.

1.2. Twitter - To join in the competition on Twitter, entrants will need to ReTweet a photo posted via 9-2-3 Jobs of our colleague Kat. She’s been photographed at numerous landmarks in and around Manchester and Greater Manchester and you have to guess where she is by liking and ReTweeting with comment on the post with your answer, as well as using the hashtag #whereskat to enter the competition.

1.3. Instagram - To join in the competition on Instagram, entrants will need to like AND comment on a photo posted via 9-2-3 Jobs of our colleague Kat. She’s been photographed at numerous landmarks in and around Manchester and Greater Manchester and you have to guess where she is by liking and commenting on the post with your answer, using the hashtag #whereskat to enter the competition.

1.4. One winner who has guessed the correct answer will be chosen at random over all three platforms – entrants can enter the competition more than once and comment on any of the photo’s we post over the two week period.

1.4. The winner will be announced on Monday 5th November 2018 on 9-2-3 Jobs Facebook, Instagram and Twitter social media channels.

 

    2. When to Enter and Who can Enter

2.1. The Competition opens on Monday 22nd October and closes Sunday 4th November 2018

2.2. Entrants can enter at any point between these dates

2.3. Entrants can enter the Competition as many times as they would like, across any of the platforms to be in with a chance of winning. 

2.4. The Competition is only open to UK residents aged 21 or over, excluding employees of 9-2-3 Jobs and anyone professionally connected with the administration of the Competition.

2.5 Automated or bulk entries from third parties will be disqualified.

2.6 We reserve the right to exclude serial competition entrants who have entered more than 4 competitions in the last month

 

    3. Prizes

3.1. The prizes for winning the competition will be one hours free coaching from Power of the Parent  - coaching and talent consultancy services

3.2. The prize winner will be invited to share their story of why they entered the competition, which will be shared on both Facebook, Instagram and Twitter platforms.

3.3. The prize is as stated and they cannot be sold or exchanged for cash, goods or services. The winners details will be passed on to Power of the Parent  - coaching and talent consultancy services who will then make contact with the winner to make the arrangements.

 

    4. Data Protection and Publicity

4.1. You consent to your surname, photograph and basic information about you being disclosed on 9-2-3 Jobs channels or other media if you win any Prizes under the Competition

4.2. Any personal data relating to participants will be used solely in accordance with current UK data protection legislation. By entering the Competition, you agree that 9-2-3 Jobs may contact you in relation to the Competition

4.3. Competition winners will be contacted by 9-2-3 Jobs. You must provide accurate contact details on notification.

4.4. 9-2-3 Jobs reserve the right to use the voice, image, photograph, name and likeness of the winners for publicity and in advertising, marketing or promotional material without additional compensation or prior notice to the winners. In entering the Competition, all participants consent to such use of their voice, image, photograph, name and likeness

 

    5. Competition Rules

5.1. The Competition will be run as a sweepstake draw and a prize will be awarded at random by 9-2-3 Jobs for one entrant.

5.2. We reserve the right to change the Competition rules and these Terms and Conditions from time to time. If we do so, we will always have the most up to date terms and conditions on the Website and in the case of a discrepancy between these terms and conditions and those on the Website, the Website terms and conditions will apply. Your continued use of the website will constitute your acceptance of the new rules and/or Terms and Conditions

5.3. All intellectual property rights in the images and materials on the Website, and used in the services provided by 9-2-3 Jobs and no person may make any use of them without 9-2-3 Jobs express permission.

 

    6. Liability and Indemnities

6.1. Except in the case of death or personal injury arising from its negligence, or in respect of fraud, and so far as is permitted by law, 9-2-3 Jobs and its associated companies and agents and distributors exclude responsibility and all liabilities, whether direct or indirect, arising from:

6.1.1. any postponement or cancellation of the Competition;

6.1.2. any changes to, the supply of or use of the Prize; and

6.1.3. any act or default of any supplier, which are beyond 9-2-3 Jobs’ reasonable control.

6.2. 9-2-3 Jobs does not accept responsibility for any liability arising from technical incompatibility, problems relating to the internet, or technical difficulties of any kind

6.3. 9-2-3 Jobs shall not be liable, whether in tort, contract, misrepresentation or otherwise for loss of profits, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss of use, loss or corruption of data or information, or any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges or expenses

6.4. You agree to indemnify 9-2-3 Jobs against all liabilities, claims and expenses that may arise from any breach of your agreement with 9-2-3 Jobs

 

    7. Jurisdiction

7.1. The Competition and these Terms and Conditions are governed by English Law. England & Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions.