The past year has been a difficult and challenging year for many working people as well as new graduates who have just entered the job market. As companies are trying to tighten their belts and adapt to the Covid-19 pandemic, the direction of the labour market has shifted into the ... more
As a boss, one advantage to having friendships with your employees is that you have a strong, positive relationship with each of them. You understand what motivates your staff, because you’ve learned about their families, their interests, their goals in life. And employees with a strong connection to their managers ... more
While it’s true that the work we do is what helps us put food on the table, it’s also one of the biggest sources of unhappiness and stress in our life. Many of us wake up each day going through the motions, waiting and wishing for the day to be ... more
Spending forty hours (more, if you count the occasional overtime) in the office, you are likely to get caught up into the craziness of the work place. While this is entirely expected, it’s when things escalate that can truly derail you from doing your work well. When the “craziness” becomes ... more
Get to know the people you spend 40 hours a week with better with these simple behavioral changes. Say a cheery “Hello!” in the morning. Do you plod into the office, eyes down, shoulders slumped, and immediately start work? If so, you’re likely to find that co-workers ignore you (at ... more
Trust in your work relationships is a shared belief that you can depend on others and that they can depend on you to achieve a common purpose. It is built through integrity and consistency in your interactions with co-workers. Here are five proven ways to build trust. ... more
As someone new to the working world it makes sense to internalize these effective work habits toincrease your chances of success. Being new in the working world, I am sure you are eager to show off your newfound skills and knowledge. ... more
Leaving to make a living outside your home country is a difficult decision to make. Whether it’s because you landed a job offer, following a dream or maybe a simple change of scenery, the realities of moving and living abroad are often bittersweet. ... more
The beginning of the year is a great opportunity to assess the state of your professionalcareer. If you feel that you came in short in achieving the goals you’ve set for yourself last year, this is the perfect time to refocus your efforts in ensuring you meet them this year. ... more
There will be instances when you feel like you’re starting to dislike your job. This is normal especially if you’ve been doing it for a time. There’s nothing wrong with occasionally not liking your job but when the feeling becomes deeper and dislike turns to distain, chances are, it’s time ... more