Covid-19 pandemic has greatly shifted the way we do things: from home to work. We have been supportive towards one another, especially showing our gratitude towards the frontliners who are working hard to keep key industries working. However, the pandemic has also caused us to fear going outdoors, especially with the knowledge the virus is…
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For the past couple of months, many workplaces have been shut down temporarily because of the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The virus can spread by having contact with infected droplets that an infected person can release through sneezing, coughing, speaking and exhaling. These droplets can also stay on surfaces for a long time and…
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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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Companies often imposed strict policies for the well-being of the profits and of course, other employees. However, there are times where policies make no sense and may be even selfish. I had some of my friends and close acquaintances dishes out the things their ex-companies did that made them throw in their letters and walked.…
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Employees often find one-on-one meetings unnerving, especially if it deals with reports and assessments. Managers and team leaders themselves also find it hard to do meetings because it is a challenge to get people to take part. Even when we do get our coworkers to take part, they may chose to be close-minded that these…
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Building great relationships with your employees is easier than building relationships with freelancers. Freelancers see you as clients rather than seeing you as their boss, which is the reason why you cannot seem to make a connection with them. That being said, working with a freelancer requires a lot of trust and very minimal micromanaging.…
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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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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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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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Love can develop anywhere and in the workplace, it is a common trend. Since you spend a lot of time at work, your colleagues will find it easy to get to know you and may want to progress from colleagues to a deeper relationship. However, if you don’t feel the same way, it can be…
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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 dreams of getting our dream jobs. We all want to be a part of a company or business that will help us grow and also help make a difference to the community. However, not all of us are lucky to get that opportunity and end up having jobs that don’t satisfy…
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Once you get employed, the people you mostly spend your time with your co-workers. You are with them 5 to 6 days a week and to some, they are the second family to you. With the holidays fast approaching, you need to get your gifts ready to show how much you value them. If you…
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When you get fired from your job, your emotions can get the best out of you. You may end up acting unprofessionally out of spite and revenge against your employer. However, regardless of why you got fired, there are some things you cannot say or do when you are fired. To give you some examples,…
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With many different personalities under one roof and close quarters, there bound to have conflicts with each other. But nothing is more irritating than bad office habits from your closest colleagues. Here are 11 stories from people who have annoying coworkers. We have a nice pantry but nobody takes care of it. The dishes and…
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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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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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Many people with ADHD often find it difficult to find a job they can stick to for a long time. Some companies do not have a program to help ADHD workers adapt to the workplace or even help those who have not been diagnosed. There is also a lack of training and awareness in the…
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When you get a group of people with different personalities to work in a close-knitted space like in an office, a spark can cause communication breakdown, conflict and disagreement. For most of us, having an eccentric colleague can be frustrating to work with. In one minute, they are brilliant and reliable. The next minute, they…
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There are many talented writers and bloggers out there in WordPress and I count myself lucky to followed by most of you. Here is a wonderfully written post by Caz to share with us, her experiences. This post is insightful and first-hand experience, coming from a victim of workplace abuse. Caz like myself, couldn’t tolerate…
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