Are you past retirement age and still wish to continue your career? If that is a yes, you may be wondering how you can still get an equal opportunity in job openings that catch your interest despite your age. Fortunately, you can still make your application stand out by doing specific tweaks to it and…
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With the advent of the internet comes more ways for employers and hiring managers to check what kind of applicants are applying for the positions they are trying to fill. Aside from the applicant’s resume, employers also look into the applicant’s social media to see the applicant’s personality. It is not uncommon to hear stories…
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As a job seeker, getting into the interview stage is a victory. However, it can be very tricky to figure out if you did well during the interview or not, especially if you can’t seem to remember what you said during that time. Even those who get the job would admit they forgot what happened…
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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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Every company works differently to match the industry and operational goals they have. Some run the entire operations in the office; others run a remote-only operation, while a few focus on using either remote-friendly or remote-first models. Many often refer to both remote-friendly and remote-first work models as hybrid work, but they are pretty different…
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In every part of life, decisions are a constant. Whether picking your clothes for the day or planning your retirement, our choices will play a role in our subsequent actions. The same situation is seen in the workplace, where each decision has its pros and cons, and you have to make sure its impacts aren’t…
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They say that one is never too old to do something new, especially when it comes to work. Even if you are in your early 50s, you may get that urge to switch to a new career even if you are nearing retirement. While some would dissuade you from making that mid-life career change because…
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Whether you are researching for a company to apply for or received an offer but not sure if you will go for it, taking time to do research can help immensely in the decision making process. After you sort out your application or review the offer, it is time to check if the company is…
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The economy has constantly been under siege by unforeseen shifts in the world economy like recessions, pandemics and even armed conflict. As a result, companies have to introduce strict actions to keep themselves afloat, such as pay cuts, layoffs and recruitment freezes. Pay cuts entail a reduction in one’s monthly salary. The reduction percentage depends…
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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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There is this unspoken rule that you should at least keep at it for a year or so when you take a job, even if you do not like it. One cannot predict the stability of the job market, and if you want to move on to a better career, you should do your best…
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Is your company constantly having to replace employees, especially in critical positions? Your company may be experiencing high employee turnover or a high number of old workers leaving your company in a span of a year. Turnovers are not uncommon as employees come and go for many reasons. Some may leave the company because their…
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Every work environment has its ups and downs as opinions, beliefs, ideas, and personalities can clash or sync in various situations. As a team leader or boss, you will need to find ways for everyone to get along and resolve any conflicts. Usually, you may ask your team to speak to each other and resolve…
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Since the pandemic started almost two years ago, most of us found ourselves having to go to countless Zoom meetings to keep up with our work while at home. However, it can be very draining to do it every day because of the lack of direct interaction between coworkers and internet constraints that makes Zoom…
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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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Companies offer a wide range of work environments for their workers to help the company run at any given time, especially during natural disasters and health emergencies. Some companies offer full-remote working, while others offer a hybrid workplace setup that allows employees to work in the office and at home. Many tend to confuse hybrid…
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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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Many say that hybrid workspaces are the key to allowing companies to keep up with the changing world, especially during the pandemic. Companies have also started to look into what hybrid setup works for them and find ways to deal with the downsides of hybrid work. Others are still pushing back because they believe it…
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Age discrimination in the workplace is a problem for any organisation, both big and small. It can quickly become a part of the company’s culture even if there are clear anti-harassment and discrimination policies enforced in the company. Employees often ignore these policies for various reasons, and supervisors and other high-ranking officials can find it…
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