The Importance of Soft Skills in the Job Market

Every business, regardless of its industry, is constantly evolving every single day as new technologies and work processes are introduced to make operations more efficient. Because of these changes, employers changed their focus on how they screen applicants and what skills they look into. Most often focus on applicants with hard skills or technical backgrounds…

How to Spread Positivity at Work

People always say that positivity is contagious and can be beneficial for those who stay positive and those they interact with. In the workplace, positivity can help with productivity, combatting stress, and increasing cooperation, which is vital that everyone pursues it. But, how can you spread it at work? Here are simple tips to help…

How to Manage Having a Competitive Coworker

There will always be coworkers who would use every opportunity to outshine their peers in every work environment. Even if they have coworkers who manage to outshine them, these competitive employees will not see this as a positive thing and a threat to their position. It can be effortless to spot a competitive coworker because…

Why Peer Recognition is Important at Work

Employees are the building blocks of any company or business. Without them, products and services cannot be rendered, and the entire operation will not be possible. To ensure that everything runs smoothly, the spirit of peer recognition is instilled in everyone. But why is peer recognition important? Here are several reasons why it matters: It…

Why We Identify Ourselves by Our Jobs

I haven’t collaborate for some time, given my current health conditions. So I am glad that I manage to start off contributing with Patty Wolters on her exciting topics. Check out her blog here on last month’s topic: Identity. Every person is different and can be defined differently based on one’s characteristics, image and behaviour….

5 Types of Negotiating Styles Everyone Should Know

Every person communicates differently, whether they are at home or work. Their communication style is influenced by their experiences, beliefs, skills and tools, which could easily let people know what kind of negotiators they can be when facing different situations. According to experts, there are at least five major negotiating styles: Competing, Collaborating, Compromising, Avoiding…