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What is a Profit Share Scheme and Why it is Better than Commission?

BridgewaterUKJun 22, 2017Business Insights0

Depending on your line of work, your salary may be supplemented by commission, an added monetary bonus that is paid to you based…

2017 Salary Statistics Revealed

BridgewaterUKApr 18, 2017Business Insights, Job Search and Interviews0

One question that employers and recruiters usually ask of candidates is "What are your salary expectations?" If you're looking for a new role it's…

Business Terminology: Key Terms and Definitions You Need to Know

BridgewaterUKMar 17, 2017Business Insights, Career Advice0

Gross profit, margin, markup, net profit, overheads, revenue, turnover. There’s a lot of business terminology that we regularly hear, but aren’t always sure…

The Generation Gap: Millennials in the Workplace

BridgewaterUKFeb 1, 2017Advice For Graduates, Business Insights, Current News, Management and Leadership0

“I’m a millennial.” But what does that mean? That you’re lazy? Entitled? Spoilt? There have been, over the past few years, many public…

Electric Center In the Spotlight: Electrical Wholesale Jobs

BridgewaterUKDec 8, 2016Bridgewater UK, Business Insights0

We have some great opportunities available within Electric Center's impressive network of over 100 local branches throughout the UK. Thanks to their continued…

8 Reasons YOU Should Work for UK Electric

BridgewaterUKOct 27, 2016Bridgewater UK, Business Insights0

Our clients are great – we wouldn’t work with them otherwise! So, it’s about time we started shouting about them. We’ve already introduced…

Working for a Large Company vs. Working for a Small Company: The Pros and Cons

BridgewaterUKAug 18, 2016Business Insights, Career Advice, Job Search and Interviews0

When you’re planning your next career move, there are lots of things you need to weigh up: the industry, your salary expectations, what…

Work Perks that Help Attract and Retain Employees

BridgewaterUKAug 15, 2016Business Insights, Current News0

In the middle of the last century, once you got a job, what happened to you was pretty predictable. You’d get a salary,…

What’s the Average Salary in your Region?

BridgewaterUKAug 3, 2016Business Insights, Career Advice, Current News0

Does where you live have an impact on your earning potential? The simple answer is yes. Based on a sample of 1.7 million…

What is a Profit Share Scheme and Why is it Better than Commission?

BridgewaterUKJun 8, 2016Business Insights, Management and Leadership0

Many businesses are now opting for a profit share scheme in place of the traditional commission structure. What is a profit share scheme?…

Cheap and Cheerful Employee Perks that Will Mean the World to Employees

BridgewaterUKMay 25, 2016Bridgewater UK, Business Insights0

Bonuses, pension schemes, on-site parking – every company has a standard benefits package to offer employees. While these employee perks are certainly great and…

A Team that Plays Together Succeeds Together

BridgewaterUKMay 24, 2016Bridgewater UK, Business Insights, Management and Leadership0

When you take the time to think about it, the realisation of just how long the majority of us spend with our colleagues…

6 Personality Traits of a Great Salesperson

BridgewaterUKMay 19, 2016Business Insights, Career Advice, Career Progression0

Did you know that only 1 in 3 salespeople actually hit or exceed their sales targets? What sets this third above the rest?…

Digital Skills: 7 Ways to Further Your Career

BridgewaterUKMay 10, 2016Business Insights, Career Advice, Career Progression, Professional Development0

Digital skills have become increasingly important to businesses and therefore increasingly desirable in employees. These skills are no longer just relevant to those…

Workday Happiness: Staying Bright and Alert

BridgewaterUKMar 30, 2016Business Insights, Career Advice0

Have you ever had a colleague who always seems to be chirpy and bubbling with energy every single day? They stay super bright…

Why Work for Edmundson: Electrical Wholesale Opportunities

BridgewaterUKFeb 23, 2016Bridgewater UK, Business Insights2

Edmundson and their subsidiary companies – Electric Center, EWL and Lockwell – are big players in the electrical wholesale world. They dominate more…

Shake It Off: How to Overcome Negativity in the Workplace

BridgewaterUKDec 18, 2015Business Insights, Professional Development0

Some people can be a grey cloud over your day. It sounds a tad harsh but it's true, especially at work. You may…

Breakfast On The Go

BridgewaterUKNov 24, 2015Business Insights0

You hear it all the time: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!”. But due to our hectic lifestyles, it's not…

A Good Idea Can Take You Anywhere: Entrepreneurs Whose ‘Light-Bulb Moments’ Paid Off

BridgewaterUKNov 19, 2015Business Insights, Management and Leadership0

“The good ideas will survive.” - Quentin Tarantino A Hollywood blockbuster, a classic novel, a Renaissance masterpiece; they all start with one thing…