Being laid off from your current job is always a stressful thing, especially if it is your only means of income. Layoffs or retrenchments occur when the company is downsizing, restructuring, or shutting down. It has nothing to do with the employee’s performance and so, most companies and businesses offer severance pay or separation agreements…
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Companies and businesses all follow values and mission statements to guide their employees. It serves as their drive and purpose everyday, as well as assisting them to be on track for the company’s goals. However, these values and mission statements don’t often match an employee’s thoughts about their jobs and career goals. Some employees may…
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Do you often feel like something bad is going to happen to you at work? Have you changed jobs because of this negative belief but the feeling still lingers? Do you think you are a fraud in your job? Do you feel that you are not good enough in your role? If you say yes…
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When we talk about business, we often think about the people who are leading a revolution in the industry. You even think these people were born into wealth and have nothing in common with you. However, these entrepreneurs actually share some things with the common folk. To find out about these similarities, here are some…
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If you ask someone if they know any women entrepreneur that can compete with the big names in the industry, they would often be stumped for the answer. Most believe that women have yet to make an impact in business and if there were women who made it big in the industry, they are a…
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Is it possible to set up a small start up? A one man business? Perhaps an online ecommerce shop selling trinkets or selling coaching courses? Investment or funding is a major problem for businessmen and entrepreneurs. For those who are just starting, lack of funds will prevent the business from starting all together. If the…
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I came across an interesting article today that makes me want to share with you. Happened in Singapore, a bank employee took his rant about the stupidity of his customer to social media. While instinctively you will think this is wrong but surprisingly, many netizens think that the candid employee did nothing wrong. Before I…
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One of the easy ways to move smoothly up the corporate ladder is to find yourself a career mentor. In fact, you don’t even have to restrict to only having one mentor. I am very fortunate to have my first mentor when I was 18 years old. I was in my first permanent job in…
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Mentoring software is the game-changing solution that both small and large businesses all over the world are talking about. Mentoring as a whole can boost company culture and productivity in various ways, but not all businesses in the corporate realm are currently aware of the positive impacts that investing in revolutionary mentoring software can bring.…
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When it comes to work, one’s age can influence how employees see one another. This is very true when their team leader is younger than them, with some doubting if the leader is the right person for the job. If you are tasked as a team leader and leading a team comprised by older members,…
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Start of a new month – August: I want to kickstart with an empowering article. Ever since I published an article on how to turned down a promotion, there were many enquires on how to get a promotion. As per popular request, here is my takeout on how to convince your boss that you deserve…
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We dream to have a job that we want to pursue and excel in. We would do everything we could to get this job. But, when we do get this ideal job, there is this feeling that it is not the job for you. Or maybe, you are in your job for x number of…
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You received your graded paper, the paper that you worked all summer, only to get a D. You worked hard and overnight to rush through a project for a customer, only to have it rejected outright within minutes of submission. You walked into the office on Monday morning to be called into your boss’ office…
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Today is the eve of Chinese New Year. Like Christmas and Thanksgiving that is important in the Western part, Chinese New Year is an important family-oriented event. Every time this year, I am grateful for a lot of things and people. I feel blessed and lucky. I count my good fortune every morning when I…
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Every one of us has a dream job we wish to achieve and work on. I have plenty of dream jobs that I want to work in and somehow manage to fulfil some. But, dream jobs don’t drop on one’s lap with a snap. Sometimes, there are those who get hired to their dream job…
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An insightful article from an anonymous tip. I really love this so much that I wanted to share with you. Managers are good at having meetings to “motivate” their workers. In my professional career, I’ve been through all sorts of “team building” exercises. All geared at getting employees to work better, harder, faster, together for…
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Most people will be in the workforce for about 50 years, some even 60, depending on when they choose to retire or whether they started out early. But 50 years is a long time not to try out some risks and challenge yourself in different ways. Inspired by things I need to put in my…
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Hi Kally, How have you been? I love all your stories and especially the ones that you gave advices to. I find that many of your posts relates to me so a huge thank you. I have a workplace related problem. I have just switched to a new department. I have requested for the transfer…
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Great leaders today are successful and famous. That does not mean that people can not be great leaders in their office, community or town. The greatness of a leader depends to a large degree on how they treat their followers and everybody else they deal with on a daily basis. Natural talent and a mindset…
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Congratulations! You have graduated. So now what happens? Do you continue to take higher education? Or do you start working? Or do you pack up and move to a totally rad city that you always want to live in? Or maybe take a year-long trip to explore the world?
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