There are many companies now embracing work from home, especially with the current problems caused by the COVID-19 virus. Both Google and Facebook announced that they will let their employees to work from home until the end of 2020 if their work allows it. We can expect that some companies will follow in their footsteps…
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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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Remote work is now becoming inevitable in many companies and businesses, especially now that the Covid-19 pandemic is calling for social distancing, such arrangements need to be practiced not only for our own safety but also for the safety of our loved ones. However, if you have young kids at home, managing work from home…
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In recent years, there is an increase in offices creating co-working spaces to improve the working experience of its workers. Many have seen how better it is to work in these types of offices, especially as work habits are now shifting to adapt to the times. However, there are people who say traditional offices are…
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Contrary to popular belief, working from home can be difficult. You have to consider your home environment, what tasks can be done at home, and many others. But, many often find it hard to work at home because they do not have the right gadgets to support their tasks. Besides the bed and playstation calling…
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Emails are the most popular way to contact people because of smartphones and computers nowadays. But, there are times when people tend to write their emails in such a way that will get its recipients annoyed. Besides bad grammar, poor spelling and disappearing punctuations, check out the usual email fails that often trigger you daily…
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For many of us, deadlines are the least liked part of any job. Whether you meet them or not, they are important in keeping the workplace productive. I do admit that deadline kills the creative process however, failure to meet them can be catastrophic for your business and your career. If you find it hard…
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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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You have been working on your job for a while now. Everything is going strongly, but you feel like the amount of work is no longer within your pay grade. You may even feel like you are being under-appreciated and the pay is not even increasing even if you have been in the job for…
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When it comes to work, fear is something all of us experience. Even if you are the owner of the company or a regular employee, fear can cause us to make decisions that can be risky for our goals. Fear can cripple the most experience entrepreneur, causing him or her making hasty irrational decisions. Sometimes,…
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Every one of us can get emotional depending on the situations we find ourselves into. Showing emotions lets people know that you aren’t heartless and that you understand what is going on. While this can be good in some occasion, showing emotions or letting your emotions affect you at work can be dangerous. If our…
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Not everyone is born confident. As we grow, we make mistakes and we learn from mistakes. But nobody likes making mistakes. When we realised we made a mistake, feelings of incompetence, disappointment and embarrassment come rushing in. At work, our fear of making mistakes impact our confidence and lead to affecting our productivity. If you…
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Success in one’s career is not instant. There will be obstacles which will challenge you and you have to find ways to overcome it. For some, building the right skill set is the way to go. However, with the number of possible skills sets one can learn, which one of them is the best? Some…
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If a company or a business wishes to succeed in the business, they must have loyal customers. These loyal customers come back for many different reasons: from the quality of the products to the services offered by the company. In turn, these customers help your business stay afloat and become a way for others to…
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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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Sharing is caring – my mantra. Today, I’m sharing another special article that I found. Well written with full of good tips, I find this very useful to managers and leaders particularly those who just got into their roles. If you like what you read, do drop by Kurt’s blog for more of his work.…
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All of us have goals that we would like to reach, especially when we enter the corporate world. Some of us would like to advance to the top position, while others would like to flourish in their chosen career. Higher education is a good way to help you reach these goals, but it can be…
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Work-related stress is a constant to many employees’ lives. We have to constantly think about our deadlines, our tasks, and our team. However, as the stress piles up and up, the stress slowly seeps into their private life and affect our personal relationships. Not everyone is exempt from work-related stress, including CEOs and other executive…
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Every now and then, we get a shitty period during work. Not just a single day, not even a few days but a full length of a few weeks to maybe a couple of months. Maybe it’s the pressure to hit the performance target or maybe it’s appraisal time coming up or maybe it’s the…
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Commuting is a daily ritual few of us like because we are stuck doing nothing as we travel to and from work. It also feels like you are wasting a part of your day and I hate to waste those precious time away. But, there are ways to use this idle time to get some…
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