So long, summer     Well, that was summer (yes, those two nano-seconds of sunshine last week). Now we’re in the Autumn Equinox, so say hello to harsh, dark nights and even harsher utility bills. This week, we look at ways of boosting morale in the workplace – without actually asking for a pay increase. Our second article examines the phenomenon of Instant Messaging it's what e-mails were supposed to be before we all started ignoring them. Finally, we help you read between the lines of a job advert. For example 'Are you a team player?' means 'no drama queens or prima donnas, please. Clever eh?     The morale high ground   Improving morale in the workplace isn’t easy (especially if you’re in investment banking) But there are some golden rules, such as asking staff what they need, rather than just telling them what to do. Read our motivational guide. Read more >>     Say what?   Instant messaging (IM) is the technologically advanced way of allowing people to talk in real time at work (it used to be called having a conversation). Anyway, IM is today and emails are history, so hear what we have to say about it – but be quick. Read more >>     Clichés wanted   Ever wondered why job adverts seem to say the same thing? – It’s because they basically do. We show you how to read between the lines. Watch out when they ask for someone 'flexible', it could mean you’re lined up for a posting to Siberia. Read more >>     Your Industry   Search and apply for jobs, find out who’s recruiting and read up on your industry… Sales & Marketing Technology Finance & Banking Graduates Admin & Customer Service Human Resources Public Sector Arts, Design & New Media Retail Contract & Temporary Legal Self Employment Energy & Natural Resources Apprentice     Your Newsletter: Your Views The M word will be even more useful with your thoughts and input. Tell us what you’d like to read more of, or what we could do better. Plus if you have any experiences or views about the jobs market, share them with us.     If you like us – subscribe now! If you’ve received this week’s M word from a friend and want to receive it regularly, subscribe by opening a My Monster account and opt-in to receive communications from us.     How often do you want to hear from us? We’re sending you our weekly M word and we hope you’re finding it of real value. If you would prefer to receive it just on a monthly, or even quarterly basis, change frequency here.       Legal Advisor Cambridge Legal legacies Why not work for a leading charity and use your legal skills? Help the Aged requires a legal advisor to help it provide a Wills and legacies service for older people. It's a home based position in which you will manage your own time and diary - and a car is provided. Sign here please! Read more »       If you would no longer like to receive emails from Monster.co.uk, please >unsubscribe here. Subscription to job search agent alerts will remain unchanged.