Understanding Boreout
Being chronically bored can be as dangerous as being burned out at work. Photo by Nubelson Fernandes on Unsplash Being bored at work is nothing unusual. In fact, if we…
Tag: workplace
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…
Career Transition Between Private and Public Sectors
A career transition is always an intimidating prospect, especially if you’ve been working in the same industry or company for a long time. Moving from a corporate career into public…
Diversity in the Workplace
Workplace diversity is a topic that often comes up between employers and hiring managers. Diversity and inclusion is more than just a hiring fad; it has become essential to hire…
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…
Recovering Your Productivity After the Holidays
We are now a few weeks into the first month of 2021. For some of you, you might still be missing those times you got to relax or have fun…
Creating a good first impression at work
Career Advice, Newspaper Column
The saying ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’ implies that we should never judge a person by their outward physical appearance. But it is natural for your colleagues to…
The benefits of creating a work routine
Career Advice, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
Sometimes, the predictability of a routine allows us to manage the unpredictability of our lives. Even at our workplace, knowing that we have something consistent to follow through can provide…
Overcoming the challenges of working from home
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many of us, especially young working adults, to work from home. We have now come to view this as the ‘new normal’. From lounging in…
How to overcome work struggles
Career Advice, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
Work can be tough at times and that’s understandable. It could be an overwhelming number of tasks, unnecessary distractions at the workplace, or an unresolved conflict with a colleague, which…