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Humour at the workplace
In order to thrive in the workplace, some employees feel the need to don a more serious persona and lose their sense of humour. However, Lenny Ravich, optimism guru at Ha-p.com says using humour at wo… more →
The Snitch
Humour at the workplace
Lisa Cheong wrote 1 month ago: In order to thrive in the workplace, some employees feel the need to don a more serious persona and … more →
How do you lead in times of crises?
mavelltan wrote 1 month ago: Stay in line and follow my lead! Crises such as the economic calamity can result in unfavorable outc … more →
On the balancing act between work and family
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mavelltan wrote 2 months ago: With longer working hours, emails that demand for your attention (even if you are out of the office) … more →
Getting noticed at work
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Kristie Thong wrote 3 months ago: There are better ways to get noticed at work... You’ve been sitting in the office for a year, … more →
I'd have to say no
Kristie Thong wrote 3 months ago: Don't fall to the bait of saying yes to every request that comes your way. Many of us want to be … more →
How to build a positive reputation at work
Lee Xieli wrote 4 months ago: In the current economic crisis, forward-thinking companies are constantly looking to prove to existi … more →
How soft skills can help land your next job
Lisa Cheong wrote 4 months ago: In an interview, companies typically assess candidates on three things: technical competency, abilit … more →
Master your emotions at work
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Kristie Thong wrote 4 months ago: Master your emotions and save the discomfort of having to wear a box over your head. Emotions are of … more →
The pay cut preparation guide
Kristie Thong wrote 5 months ago: How can you stay afloat when your financial situation is sinking? While a layoff may be our greatest … more →
What happened to the welcome committee?
Lisa Cheong wrote 7 months ago: No one is expecting a song and dance, but is HR doing enough to ease the transition for returning ex … more →
Bad work habits we are guilty of
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Lee Xieli wrote 7 months ago: Ever had this problem of facing some work to be done and you don’t know how to do it or you just don … more →
What would you do?
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Lisa Cheong wrote 7 months ago: Are employees asking for more? Over the weekend, a reporter from one of the Mandarin daily newspaper … more →
Negotiate like you mean it
Lisa Cheong wrote 8 months ago: If hostage negotiators are able to persuade hostage-takers to surrender, give up their weapons and h … more →
Blessing in disguise?
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Lisa Cheong wrote 8 months ago: Recently retrenched? Don't cry, it may be a blessing in disguise. Can getting retrenched be a bl … more →
All in a day's work
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nasirah wrote 9 months ago: When Marriott hotel opened its doors for a behind-the-scenes tour, it was an invitation too good to … more →
Three ways to improve your productivity
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Lisa Cheong wrote 9 months ago: If you come in to work and check your emails immediately, you’re doing it all wrong. According … more →
Don't push the button just yet!
nasirah wrote 9 months ago: If you have managed to survive a lay-off, start acting like a survivor and don’t let your feelings g … more →
Write it well
nasirah wrote 9 months ago: People tend to make a lot of mistakes when writing resumes – even when it is not their first t … more →
New kids on the blog
Lisa Cheong wrote 9 months ago: A couple of local blogs have sprouted up on the internet recently that revolve around surviving this … more →
