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Working TogetherOctober 14, 2020October 4, 2020

How to Tell if Your Company is Going Broke

In every economy, there are companies that are able to rise above the others regardless of the various challenges thrown to them and there are companies unable to cope. It can be hard to tell if a company is going down because you are not so sure which warning signs to watch out for. There…

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WhisperOctober 12, 2020September 30, 2020

Whisper: Office Jealousy Split The Company into Two

*As told to Kally from someone who wishes to be anonymous I love my work and I love my company. Most of all, I love my colleagues. We are the only distributor for some of the highest end kitchen appliances in the country. The relationship between the employees are wonderful. It’s like working in a…

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Working TogetherJuly 27, 2020July 13, 2020

What Not to Wear at Work (even If You Work in A Casual Workplace)

“Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence in society.” Quote by Mark Twain

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Working TogetherMarch 6, 2020February 19, 2020

How to Politely Turn Down After-Work Socialising Without Hurting Your Career or Offending Your Coworkers

For some of us, we want to work in peace and not have to worry about socialising with others. We also want to go home after work and keep our work life separate from our personal life. But, socialising after work is now becoming popular as a way for coworkers to reach out to one…

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Working TogetherMarch 4, 2020February 18, 2020

Why do Women Undersell Themselves at Work?

Gender equality has been gaining momentum for the past couple of years, especially after the #MeToo movement. Women are slowly getting their voices heard and their influence is now improving. While there is a significant change over women’s rights and opportunities, it is different when it comes to working. There are still a small number…

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Working TogetherFebruary 12, 2020February 8, 2020

Do You Need to Disclose that You are Dating a Co-worker?

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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Working TogetherFebruary 7, 2020January 22, 2020

Why Do We Fall in Love with Our Coworkers

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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Working TogetherFebruary 5, 2020January 20, 2020

10 Things That Can Happen If You Fall In Love At Work

For some of us, we find our significant other at work due to the amount of time we spend in our workplace. Sometimes, it can be surprising and take us off guard. So, what does happen if you suddenly find yourself in love at work?

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Working TogetherDecember 6, 2019November 20, 2019

How to Behave at Your Office Christmas Party?

After a busy year, the office’s Christmas party is the most talked about and awaited event. Its a way for employees to unwind and meet up with their friends from other departments. However, not everyone likes going to parties and sometimes, parties can go wild to the point you may end up doing something that…

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Working TogetherNovember 20, 2019October 28, 2019

10 Ways to Improve Your Workplace Relationships

Some often say that most of us spend a lot more time with our officemates than with our family and friends. This statement is mostly true because we are often at work for most of the week. Since we do spend a lot of time with them, it will be easier to work if we…

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Working TogetherNovember 18, 2019October 27, 2019

Bosses who are irritating as hell

When someone mentioned bad bosses, we instinctively thought there is abuse in the workplace. While some bosses are plain bullies, some bosses are irritating as hell because of their quirks and poor habits. Bosses are humans too, and sometimes, their habits can be too much to bear, no matter how small it may seem.  Here…

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Working TogetherSeptember 18, 2019August 20, 2019

Guest Post: HOW TO CREATE A POSITIVE WORKPLACE CULTURE

I love featuring talented writers who express their thoughts in the same niche as MiddleMe. Mainly they provide a different angle (of course, always positive ones) in the same issues that I take heart with. Here is Natalie Ellis who generously share her post with us today. “Positive culture comes from being mindful, respecting your…

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Working TogetherSeptember 13, 2019August 16, 2019

How to Manage a Team When You’re Younger Than Everyone Else

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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Working TogetherAugust 14, 2019August 1, 2019

8 Ways to Gain Respect as a Young Leader

Nowadays, it is common to see many workplaces with a large number of younger workers. Senior workers like myself are now dwindling in number and this rate drops every day. As a result, it is prompting companies to consider putting their younger employees into these positions. There are some positivity in having younger leaders into…

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Working TogetherAugust 2, 2019July 21, 2019

How To Convince Your Boss You Deserve A Promotion

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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Working TogetherJune 5, 2019May 13, 2019

What Is A Toxic Workplace?

For most of us, we see our workplace as our second home. We spend a lot of time there and our office mates become our family. However, there are times that your workplace feels like it’s choking you down and you are starting to feel unhappy. If you keep working, your relationships will be at…

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Working TogetherMay 22, 2019May 10, 2019

5 Sensitive Topics that You Shouldn’t Discuss in Office

I always encourage positive networking and fostering a strong bonding in the workplace with your co-workers. However, there are some sensitive issues that can inadvertently set off people’s emotions and we should avoid bringing those topics up unless it is related to work issue.

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Working TogetherMay 17, 2019May 5, 2019

How to Deal with Sexual Harassment at your Workplace

Sexual harassment has been getting a lot of attention in recent years because of the #MeToo movement. Victims of sexual harassment are now coming out to tell their story on how they were harassed by their co-workers and bosses. Before this movement gained prominence, victims of sexual harassment could not report suspects easily. They often…

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A Word of AdviceMarch 18, 2019March 10, 2019

A Word Of Advice: How To Get Him To Like Me

Hello Kally, You have known to dish out good bits of advice. I wonder if you can help me out in my situation. I’m not very good with people and probably lack people skills. I am a fresh grad who landed myself a job straight after my graduation. You can say I am very lucky.…

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Working TogetherDecember 14, 2018November 28, 2018

Signs Your Employees Think You Suck as a Manager

When you are tasked to manage your own team, your boss grades you based on how well your team delivered. However, even if your boss approves of your performance in managing your team, it is possible your co-workers don’t feel that way. Unfortunately, it is difficult to determine how your co-workers feel because they would…

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