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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*As told to Kally from someone who wishes to be anonymous Short Story: I gave my best to my ex-company but still got stabbed in the back. Long story? Here it goes.. I worked in a logistic company that grew from a small back office with just 10 manpower to 500 employees very quickly within 5…
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Remote working has been picking up in many companies thanks to the improvements in technology for the past couple of years. Employers see how productive their employees become if they are in a conducive environment. They also get access to a larger talent pool which can supplement tasks which are not available in the regular…
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Video conferencing are not new. It have been around for some time. Even though meeting through videos can never be as good as meeting up in real life, it is a necessity. Not only it save companies thousands of money to do video meetings instead of flying out their employees, it also better for the…
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If you are like me not wanting to see negative news about Covid-19, this isn’t it. This is about planning and moving forward even though the future may be like in a fog-like manner, it is for the best to push on with positivity. You see, I can moan at home, creating panic in my…
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For the past couple of months, many workplaces have been shut down temporarily because of the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The virus can spread by having contact with infected droplets that an infected person can release through sneezing, coughing, speaking and exhaling. These droplets can also stay on surfaces for a long time and…
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Remote work is now becoming inevitable in many companies and businesses, especially now that the Covid-19 pandemic is calling for social distancing, such arrangements need to be practiced not only for our own safety but also for the safety of our loved ones. However, if you have young kids at home, managing work from home…
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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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Love can hit us in the most unexpected times. It can hit us even in the workplace and end up causing us to fall in love with our co-workers. While falling in love is great for our personal life, it can have repercussions, especially when your bosses find out about it. Companies and business owners…
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Love can develop anywhere and in the workplace, it is a common trend. Since you spend a lot of time at work, your colleagues will find it easy to get to know you and may want to progress from colleagues to a deeper relationship. However, if you don’t feel the same way, it can be…
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Falling in love with someone from work is a common trend, especially for those who work 9-5 jobs. If you compare the amount of time they spend at work than at home, it’s a given that these workers spend a lot of time with their co-workers. Thanks to this fact, some people can fall in…
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Congratulations! You finally got a job interview scheduled which puts you closer to the job of your dreams. However, what should you do if you have some questions about the job? Can you ask during your interview? It is actually ok to ask during your interview since it helps you get to know the company…
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When it comes to work, fear is something all of us experience. Even if you are the owner of the company or a regular employee, fear can cause us to make decisions that can be risky for our goals. Fear can cripple the most experience entrepreneur, causing him or her making hasty irrational decisions. Sometimes,…
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Once you get employed, the people you mostly spend your time with your co-workers. You are with them 5 to 6 days a week and to some, they are the second family to you. With the holidays fast approaching, you need to get your gifts ready to show how much you value them. If you…
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