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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The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many companies and businesses to shift their operations online. While there have been improvements in the cases due to the vaccinations and strict health standards still enforced outdoors, employers are not taking any chances. They have asked many of their workers to work from home until there is a significant…
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The length of the workweek has long been a subject of debate for many experts around the world. Some say that having a four day work week is good for the overall happiness of the employees and can help businesses assess how they perform. Others argue the contrary and say it is bad for business…
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For some of us, working in an office can get very frustrating, which is why remote work or work-from-home is very appealing. In a work-from-home scheme, one can control their schedule and do as much work as you want. While this is the case, it can be tricky to succeed in a work-from-home environment, especially…
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I am going to share a piece of brilliant article by a talented Malaysian writer. His blog is nothing short of witty, clever stories that keep you hooked on exploring his blog. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I did and hop over his blog for more! ou know I used to…
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More and more parents are struggling to find a balance between family and work life. It can be a slippery slope depending on what your profession is. However, having a family means that you need to be able to nurture your relationships with your kids and your partner. The great news is that you can…
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When the pandemic hit, many businesses and companies were forced to move their operations online to keep their businesses afloat. For employees, the move to remote work or work-from-home was a welcome one at first because of the virus. But, as the pandemic continues and there is no end in sight, work-from-home fatigue can take…
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Video meetings have become a standard for many businesses nowadays, especially for teams that need constant updates from one another. While you can conduct video meetings in the comfort of your home, there will still be issues that may affect how well your meeting will go. With video meetings, people can hide different reactions and…
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Hello Kally, I have heard of your website from another friend. Your website is very astute and gives real advice without the long list of big words and equally big numbers. Many of your articles are clean and cut to the chase. With that in mind, I hope you are able to shed some light…
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Handling a remote team can be challenging, especially if you have workers who come from various time zones, languages and cultures. Not only tasks must be done on time, they have to be done correctly as well. However, if you keep pressing your workers for updates, you may end up doing micromanagement. Micromanagement can be…
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Telecommuting is becoming a popular trend for many businesses as many tasks can now be done at home. Several studies have also shown that remote working for some employees is better because they are working in an environment they can easily relax and focus in. However, there are instances where remote working doesn’t work for…
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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 a frontliner working in key sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that you practice the right safety measures each time you come home from work. You are at a higher risk of contracting the virus because you may be exposed to the people who have it, especially if you are…
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The freelancing industry has been growing steadily worldwide as more people opt to stay at home to work rather than commute to offices which can get stressful. Many see freelancing as a better way to earn because they can control how much work they can do and how much they charge. But, while working at…
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With almost everywhere still on a standstill and everyone still stuck indoor, I thought I should share some of my secrets to stay productive when working at home. I have been a freelancer since 2015 and my kid is always with me at home. I always have managed to get my work done before the…
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As a parent, it can be quite difficult to juggle work and ensure that our kids are occupied as you do your work. Some kids find it easy to find things they like to work on, while others can get bored easily. However, you want your children to be more than just occupied. Like I wouldn’t…
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Recently, I came across news from both Malaysia and Singapore on employers and businesses are penalising their own employees who are issued with compulsory leave of absence or stay-home notice because they are at risk of contacting Coronavirus or Covid-19 in short.
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When you receive a job offer, it is a great way to move forward to your chosen career. However, when you see that your job offer will lead you to another country, there are a lot of questions that would pass your mind. Is it time for you to try moving overseas for your career?…
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Are you considering looking for greener pastures outside your home country? Do you want to start a new life in a foreign land? Many people would like to start a new life in another country because of the opportunities it delivers. However, many find it difficult to decide where to go and there are a…
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Dear Kally, I love my job as a nurse in an elderly nursing home. I’ve been there for the last five years and find it a joy to work with my colleagues and the seniors. My problem is that my husband hates my job. He calls my workplace “a holding area for the dying” and…
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