The topic of mental illness at the workplace is often swept under the carpet. Nobody wants to talk about and HR is edgy if someone were to ask about it. But mental illness is very real. Ranequa talks about it candidly with her own personal experiences and has graciously shared this post with us so…
Category: Working Together
How to Get Paid to Shop For Others
Do you know how to get the best bargains? Are you always up-to-date when the best sales are? Do you know how to squeeze every cent to get the best deal? Do you get excited or goosebumps whenever you hear the word “Sales” or “Marked down”? If that is a big yes, you may be…
How to Politely Turn Down After-Work Socialising Without Hurting Your Career or Offending Your Coworkers
For some of us, we want to work in peace and not have to worry about socialising with others. We also want to go home after work and keep our work life separate from our personal life. But, socialising after work is now becoming popular as a way for coworkers to reach out to one…
Why do Women Undersell Themselves at Work?
Gender equality has been gaining momentum for the past couple of years, especially after the #MeToo movement. Women are slowly getting their voices heard and their influence is now improving. While there is a significant change over women’s rights and opportunities, it is different when it comes to working. There are still a small number…
Covid-19: Employees asked to Take Unpaid Leave by Companies
Recently, I came across news from both Malaysia and Singapore on employers and businesses are penalising their own employees who are issued with compulsory leave of absence or stay-home notice because they are at risk of contacting Coronavirus or Covid-19 in short.
How to Find your Inner Purpose in Work
Companies and businesses all follow values and mission statements to guide their employees. It serves as their drive and purpose everyday, as well as assisting them to be on track for the company’s goals. However, these values and mission statements don’t often match an employee’s thoughts about their jobs and career goals. Some employees may…
The Best Thing to Hold onto in Life is Each Other
Love is in the air again in February. Like the above title, I’m holding on tight to you, my readers by being appreciative and grateful for all the support you have shown me throughout these years. Many of you have followed me since the start of MiddleMe and that’s a bloody long 5 years! Shocking!…
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