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.

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…

Top Reasons Why New Mums Change Jobs

Being a mother is a very tough job to do; but, it is also a life-changing experience. There’s a lot of stress involved in motherhood, but there are also great rewards. Nowadays, many women do not just hope to become moms, but they also aspire to have great careers. When they do become new mothers,…

How To Eliminate Gender Bias In The Workplace?

Gender discrimination is a very controversial topic in today’s society, especially in the workplace. Women, in particular, are affected by this gender discrimination the most as they get lower wages, fewer job opportunities and treated unfairly. As a result, female workers often resign from their jobs and cause companies to lose excellent talents. Fortunately, with…

To Quit or To Stay? What Gives?

Not sure if you should finally take a big leap and change your job for good? Sometimes, it is the environment, the colleagues and even the management that makes you want to throw in the towel and say “I quit!” Before you act harshly, do consider if it is your role that you dislike or…

Key signs your office is family-friendly

For many new parents, it is difficult to leave our little ones behind while we work. If one cannot find a nanny, new parents are forced to bring their children to work with them. Sadly, not all workspaces are kid-friendly and it may even cause discrimination between workers. I am fortunate to have my cake…

Taking the Stress Out of Your Drive to Work

No matter how much you love your job, having to commute a long distance can have an effect on your health. There is nothing more annoying than getting stuck in traffic and a bad commute can have you stressed out even before you’ve entered your workplace. Sometimes the drive might have been pleasant enough and…