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2020: The year of making actual differences

Last year was a year of milestones for women and gender equity - the narrative surrounding gender equality, a conversation seemingly as old as time itself, has taken centre stage in the global consciousness.

Making the workplace more inclusive

In the age of movements like #metoo, navigating relationships in the workplace can be a tricky ordeal.

The modern workplace isn’t what it used to be a few decades ago.

Then: A decade or two ago, offices looked like mazes with cubicles and c-suites, all in identical shapes and colours. Employees were often encouraged to work separately and independently to increase focus.

Analytical skills to boost your career

Rather than just focusing on first-class results and valuable experiences, organisations are now testing candidates on their analytical skills. They want candidates who are capable of solving their problems effectively and efficiently.

WHAT TO DO AFTER A POOR PERFORMANCE REVIEW

We are often told to keep ourselves motivated and give ourselves a well-deserved pat on the back for a job well done.

What to do when your boss is yelling at you

Getting yelled at by your boss is a rite of passage for some – we’ve all been there at some point. With or without reason, it does not feel good to be on the receiving end of yelling. It is because they are your boss and not some random person on the streets, that it might be hard to grapple on how to react.

Women should be demanding professional development

As we celebrate International Women’s Day every year and commemorate the achievements of said women, we should perhaps take a moment to reflect on whether equality has yet been established. Gender biases still plague the so-called advanced corporate world. Organisations still fail to utilise

Should you stay or should you go?

You approach an organisation like you'd approach a romantic relationship. You start excited at the thought of a new job, but with time you notice flaws and quirks of the organisation and start to doubt your decision.

March 6, 2020
March 6, 2020

2020: The year of making actual differences

Last year was a year of milestones for women and gender equity - the narrative surrounding gender equality, a conversation seemingly as old as time itself, has taken centre stage in the global consciousness.

February 14, 2020
February 14, 2020

Making the workplace more inclusive

In the age of movements like #metoo, navigating relationships in the workplace can be a tricky ordeal.

January 3, 2020
January 3, 2020

The modern workplace isn’t what it used to be a few decades ago.

Then: A decade or two ago, offices looked like mazes with cubicles and c-suites, all in identical shapes and colours. Employees were often encouraged to work separately and independently to increase focus.

November 15, 2019
November 15, 2019

Analytical skills to boost your career

Rather than just focusing on first-class results and valuable experiences, organisations are now testing candidates on their analytical skills. They want candidates who are capable of solving their problems effectively and efficiently.

September 27, 2019
September 27, 2019

WHAT TO DO AFTER A POOR PERFORMANCE REVIEW

We are often told to keep ourselves motivated and give ourselves a well-deserved pat on the back for a job well done.

July 5, 2019
July 5, 2019

What to do when your boss is yelling at you

Getting yelled at by your boss is a rite of passage for some – we’ve all been there at some point. With or without reason, it does not feel good to be on the receiving end of yelling. It is because they are your boss and not some random person on the streets, that it might be hard to grapple on how to react.

May 31, 2019
May 31, 2019

Women should be demanding professional development

As we celebrate International Women’s Day every year and commemorate the achievements of said women, we should perhaps take a moment to reflect on whether equality has yet been established. Gender biases still plague the so-called advanced corporate world. Organisations still fail to utilise

February 15, 2019
February 15, 2019

Should you stay or should you go?

You approach an organisation like you'd approach a romantic relationship. You start excited at the thought of a new job, but with time you notice flaws and quirks of the organisation and start to doubt your decision.

January 25, 2019
January 25, 2019

The graduate dilemma

The real world experiences you acquire in relevant fields will always count.

November 9, 2018
November 9, 2018

So, you got laid off. Now what?

Now, before you spiral into self-deprecation and start to doubt your years of seemingly meaningless education and equally seemingly meaningless effort to your work, it's natural to be laid off in this economy.

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