Celebrating Youths’ Role and Contribution in Society
They many not possess the ‘experience’ adults have, but the youth are still capable of contributing to their communities in many ways International Youth Day is recognised by the United…
Tag: COVID-19
COVID-19 and Employment in Tourism
Georgetown, Penang, one of Malaysia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Malaysia’s tourism sector isn’t spared from the devastating impact of COVID-19. Photo by Kelvin Zyteng on Unsplash. Tourism isn’t exactly in…
Impact of COVID-19 on Entrepreneurship
COVID-19 has shifted the world significantly within a few months, with entrepreneurs having to navigate an entirely different environment. Depending on the sector and industry, different action plans are necessary….
Impact of COVID-19 on the Workplace
COVID-19’s impacts on workers and workplaces around the world have been dramatic, resulting from stay-at-home orders and workplace shutdowns that have been implemented since last year. The worldwide lockdown of…
Rethinking Work Productivity Post COVID-19
Working hard is the key to success, as we’ve been told. Rushing to our 9-to-5 jobs early in the morning almost every day takes a toll on our overall health…
What is Futures Literacy?
In an article for the World Economic Forum, Digital Transformation Director for Schneider Electric Stefano Oliveri notes that one of the essential skills needed to tackle major global issues in…
Adaptability at the Workplace
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is changing and reshaping our working world rapidly. For employers, this means searching for new talents or upskilling current employees in ensuring the longevity…
The Future of Jobs in a Post COVID-19 World
The socio-economic impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to various uncertainties that spare no one – not even young people. For students, they might be compelled to reflect…
Mental health in a time of a crisis
Career Advice, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
While we adhere to the Movement Control Order to help contain the spread of COVID-19, some of us might be experiencing stress, fear or anxiety from being confined in our…