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There can be occasions when you will need some time off at work, even if your workplace has flexible timings. This emergency can be just a few hours, or much longer. By law in most countries, you are allowed reasonable emergency time off to take care of your dependents. Your employer might or might not […]
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CEO’s are always under pressure to grow their company’s revenues. That’s why the average CEO is constantly on the lookout for emerging opportunities, as well as ways to improve on internal efficiency. All this requires resource commitment, resources that must be well invested for the best possible returns. If you are a CEO and are
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In this blog post, I will be looking at the impact of bypassing the chain of command and when you should use it
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When considering what to study at the graduate, or even post-graduate level, it can be a difficult decision to make. It feels like the choice that you make for your studies will dictate the rest of your life, and although it is not always as cut and dry as that, what you study in school
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Today’s leaders are often faced with deep consequences and higher levels of accountability for their decisions and actions
5 Reasons Why You Should Trust Your Instincts as a Leader Read More »
What are the best excuses for being late to work? Here is a helpful list of excuses, ranked by challengeability and repeatability.
23 of the Best Excuses for being Late to Work (maybe) Read More »
Is there anything better than actually enjoying your job? Some of you might not even be able to answer that as you’ve never known the feeling! Life is so much more enjoyable when you pursue a career that you love. Most people tend to settle for any job they can find, which often leads them
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There was once a period when freelancing wasn’t very common. It was the norm to go to an office job every day. But recent US statistics has revealed a massive increase in the number of people who are choosing to work as a freelancer by choice. This number is set to increase further as time
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Effective ways to deal with an intelligent but closed-minded co-worker in an effective way
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Are you working in the RIGHT organization but in the WRONG job? Here’s how to skilfully request a reassignment, like a Pro
How to Ask Your Boss for a Reassignment – Like a Pro Read More »
While this is becoming a common habit these days, posting about your workplace on social media profiles is perhaps one of the most unprofessional things you could do
Why You Should Not Moan About Work on Social Media Read More »
Have you ever found yourself in a position where a quick decision taken by you ended up in only you regretting it later?
Sometimes Doing Nothing Is the Best Course of Action Read More »
If you’re committed to the idea of working for yourself, there’s a few different avenues available to pursue. You could choose to buy an existing business, taking on a client base and developing it further for more success.This route is fraught with potential problems, particularly if you have a different vision than the previous owner.
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Have you ever had the need to sneak out of work for a reason too personal to disclose to your boss? Here is a comprehensive guide on how to do it.
How to Sneak Out of Work Early Without Getting Caught Read More »
It does not matter how hardworking and dedicated you are; at some point in your career, you will sometimes want (or really, really, really need) to leave work early
The Best Excuses for Asking Your Boss to Leave Early Read More »
By now, most corporates have understood the value team building events and exercises bring to their organisations. While most corporates are now investing in such initiatives, there’s a new trend on the rise- virtual teams.While the ‘work from anywhere’ culture is great for productivity, it presents a fresh challenge for those looking to build bonds
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Sometimes in life there comes a time when you feel like the job that you’re currently in simply isn’t giving you what you want from it anymore. This might be due to unhappiness in the line of work that you’re in, your colleagues, or it might just simply be the fact that you want to
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Essential tips to help you become more open, accessible and less prone to shutting out relationship opportunities
Grow Beautiful Relationships by Letting Down Your Guard Read More »
How can life in the ‘corporate world’ make you fulfilled and happy? Here are some reasons why – and you can make your own mind up if it is good for you!
Will A Corporate Life Make Me Blissfully Happy? Read More »
The freelance world can be a highly saturated and ruthlessly competitive marketplace with strong international competition.This means you aren’t just competing with the person down the road, or in the next city, you’re now competing with a global network of freelancers, many of which can undercut you dramatically due to living in much cheaper countries
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Encouragement is bigger than motivation because you motivate those who are already inclined to succeed, but you encourage those who have lost hope
Encouragement: the Essence of Great Leadership Read More »
