Giving birth recently got me thinking about this topic. As a working parent, it is no longer enough to have a paying salary, especially now that times are uncertain. The onset of the pandemic has made many realise that they should get benefits to protect their family’s well-being, and companies should deliver these benefits as…
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Age discrimination is a problem for every industry, regardless of how big or small the organisation is. Suppose you look at the data in every sector regarding age discrimination. In that case, you will notice that many said that they were discriminated against due to their age, even during the recruitment process. Some would say…
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When we think about bosses or managers, they should be the people who make sure that everyone is succeeding. They are the ones who set the goals for the team, offer them the resources needed to grow and inspire everyone to do their best. Unfortunately, while there are great bosses out there who will do…
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An incredible Human Resource (HR) department is of paramount importance to any organisation. They are the people liable for fielding job applicants, recruiting the most deserving ones, training them, and retaining the top performers. The strategies used by HR professionals to recruit the right talent for the organisation have been continuously changing ever since the…
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Contrary to popular belief, failure isn’t something everyone should avoid, especially for one’s career. In fact, I believe failure can help you discover points that you may not have considered before and lead you to success. As a team leader or a manager, here are some great reasons why you should let your employees or…
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Are you starting a new job soon? If your answer is yes, you need to sort out your priorities and make sure that you have a solid financial plan to help your salary’s value grow and prepare for your future. Having a robust financial plan will help you prevent overspending and keep you afloat, especially…
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If a business or company wants their employees to keep working for them, they must show that they value them. Employees who are happy and feel treasured will be motivated to stay productive and committed to the company’s growth. There are many ways companies can show that they value their employees, and here are six…
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Have you been working for a long time in your company and now being considered for a promotion? If your answer is yes, you will need to make sure that you ace the promotion interview to get the promotion in the bag. Promotion interviews are different from job interviews because the company already knows who…
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More often than not, people leave their jobs because they feel like their company or team does not appreciate them. As an employee, it is of paramount importance to feel valued by your company; it shows that your work input is appreciated no matter the position. If you feel unappreciated in your workplace, the first…
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I acknowledge that this period can be very trying and everyone is trying to keep their head above water. When working as a team, you may notice that your productivity may be affected by the team’s morale and motivation. This is a prevalent occurrence and is instigated by various reasons. Fortunately, these six great tips…
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Some say that if you find the perfect job, you won’t have to worry about everything else. While this adage sounds like a dream, this isn’t always guaranteed to be perfect, especially if you work in a company with a unique way of doing things different from what you are used to. If you can’t…
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Many people will agree that COVID-19 has greatly shifted life as we know it. From doing our daily routine, socialising with others, and to conducting our businesses – everything was re-envisioned to include precautions against the virus. In the field of recruitment, companies and businesses have come up with various ways to keep their businesses…
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In every workplace across the globe, building the right company culture is key for its success. However, it can be a challenge to do especially now that remote teams are becoming popular for many industries. Since your team mates does not report to a workplace, it can be hard to make them feel like a…
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Covid-19 pandemic has greatly shifted the way we do things: from home to work. We have been supportive towards one another, especially showing our gratitude towards the frontliners who are working hard to keep key industries working. However, the pandemic has also caused us to fear going outdoors, especially with the knowledge the virus is…
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In recent years, there is an increase in offices creating co-working spaces to improve the working experience of its workers. Many have seen how better it is to work in these types of offices, especially as work habits are now shifting to adapt to the times. However, there are people who say traditional offices are…
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Planning to get a freelancer for your business? Hiring a freelancer is no easy decision to make because there are a lot of freelancers offering their services in the market. Some of them may not even be in contact with you regularly or have a regular fee for their work. They also have other clients…
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Companies often imposed strict policies for the well-being of the profits and of course, other employees. However, there are times where policies make no sense and may be even selfish. I had some of my friends and close acquaintances dishes out the things their ex-companies did that made them throw in their letters and walked.…
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Employees often find one-on-one meetings unnerving, especially if it deals with reports and assessments. Managers and team leaders themselves also find it hard to do meetings because it is a challenge to get people to take part. Even when we do get our coworkers to take part, they may chose to be close-minded that these…
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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…
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Building great relationships with your employees is easier than building relationships with freelancers. Freelancers see you as clients rather than seeing you as their boss, which is the reason why you cannot seem to make a connection with them. That being said, working with a freelancer requires a lot of trust and very minimal micromanaging.…
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