Are you considering going back to work after giving birth? If you are, you may wonder if there is an anti-working mother bias in the workplace or society. While not all workplaces and communities recognize these biases, several myths do pervade some of them, which can affect their work experience. But what exactly are these…
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Is It Ok to Play a Prank on This April Fools’ Day
April Fool’s Day is coming up! Are you ready with your tricks and other fun things to do for this special day? If you plan to celebrate this unique day, you may want to pause and consider where you will do your tricks to celebrate. If you are planning to do it in the office,…
10 Ways to Establish Healthy Boundaries at Work
With technology now an integral part of any business, separating work from one’s personal life is becoming more challenging. One has to check their work email or internal messaging system through their phone or computer, and it is more likely that they will continue working even if they are at home. However, doing this practice…
Pros and Cons of Salary Transparency
Salary transparency is a tricky topic, no matter where you go. Some businesses and companies are open to discussing it, but some frown upon it and even prevent people from talking about it. However, with the changing work environment and the increasing awareness of employees of their rights, discussions about pay are now increasing. But,…
6 Reasons Why Internships are Essential for Jumpstarting Your Career
Students close to graduating can apply for internships during their summer breaks or in the middle of their semester. Internships are often a requirement for most courses and have significant weight in one’s final grade. For some students, taking internships is a given, but some second-guess the opportunity it provides. These students often think that…
Handling Mansplainers @ Work
Recently, there has been a growing campaign for equal rights for men and women in the workplace. While some men agree with this sentiment, others believe that women are clueless about specific topics and should not be given tasks they believe only work well for men. Some would even try to show their displeasure by…
Love Thy Others on This Valentine’s Day
The pandemic has been really hard on many people. Being allowed to work from home was a blessing to many others, especially parents or caregivers of the elderly. Now, many companies are trying to get their workforce back to pre-pandemic strength; one of the ways is to request their employees to return to working in…
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