A crisis can happen at any time, and when it does happen, companies must be able to enforce crisis response measures to reduce its impacts on the company and its employees. These measures should help everyone throughout the crisis and even after it to make it easier to go back to normal. Any crisis can…
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When you ask people what they think makes a great and effective leader, you will get different answers. Some would say they are leaders who understand their employees and change the system to help employees flourish. Others say they are the ones who can get even the most stubborn employees to follow orders. A manager…
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Workplace stress and burnout are real problems for many big and small workplaces. The reason why workplace stress and burnouts vary and they can range from poor leadership, constantly high workload, lack of breaks to poor treatment by colleagues and team leaders. If it is not prevented or resolved, workplace stress and burnout can physically,…
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Have you recently given birth and hoping to find ways to make your return to your career? If your answer is yes, you may feel conflicted with the roles you now carry because you now have to juggle motherhood and your career. On the one hand, going back to your job can bring in the…
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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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Anxiety is not an uncommon feeling for any employee, especially now that the times are very uncertain. The onset of the coronavirus pandemic has made this feeling even stronger, including the social issues happening in various parts of the globe. The impact of this anxiety varies per employee, but most would display signs of having…
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When you talk about great leaders, you will hear the argument that they must be people who lead by example. They are the ones who show others what to do and how to act in certain situations. As a team leader or a manager, the definition sounds simple because it is a fact that our…
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Workplace bias is one of the most common issues that hamper any business in any industry. When it occurs, our subconscious zeros in on our “intuition” or “groupings” to create fast decisions without considering if it’s suitable for the task at hand. Changing workplace bias can be difficult because of how ingrained it is in…
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In the course of one’s career, they will find that they may end up with bosses with varying personalities and work ethics. Some of these bosses will be easy to work with, while others are so hard to please. If you find yourself in a situation where you don’t seem to do good in the…
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Employers looking for talented recruits for their business have a lot of options to choose from. They can post job openings in newspapers, online job search sites, social media sites and even host recruitment events. Others even use their networks to find the applicants they are looking for. Out of all the methods available for…
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As employees, we tend to focus only on our job requirements. Some believe that it’s ok to stick within their job requirement because it will keep them out of trouble and help them keep their job. Others do their best to excel in their job responsibilities. Only a few would go beyond their job scope…
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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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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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Let’s face it. Work can be a nightmare, especially when things don’t go your way and your work environment is not helping too much to alleviate your stress. However, even if you want to complain about everything wrong with your work, doing so without thinking can cause severe damage and affect your career once your…
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Whether you are applying for a new job or a promotion, one question you cannot escape is, “What are you passionate about?” At first, the question doesn’t seem complicated, but it can get a little intricate and embarrassing when answering it, especially to someone you don’t know. If you are asked this question during your…
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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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So, you made a mistake at work? Maybe fail to comply with a deadline or miscommunication with a co-worker. It’s common. Messing up at the workplace has endless ways. Luckily, to make things right after committing a mistake are as many. Apologising after committing a mistake requires essential expertise, but what is the right way…
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New employees often feel under pressure to continuously provide new ideas to help innovate products and deliver new services that will help the business’s growth. However, it is not easy to generate new ideas and develop them on one’s own. A team effort is needed to brainstorm for new proposals and get these ideas working.…
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Every day you see the same faces and greet the usual people since you probably work in the same team or at least the same department. You may have overlooked your colleagues and never knew them entirely as you do your job, day by day. Maybe if you look hard enough, ask the right questions,…
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I stumbled upon a refreshing and inspiring piece by ADEOYE EMMANUEL. What he wrote was not only motivating, it is so real and resounding after my own heart. This is the kind of leader I want to be. Have a read and let me know in the comments on what is leadership to you. If…
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