Most of us spend the majority of our day communicating with people at work, but we rarely stop and think about whether or not we’re actually good at communication. With any other skill, you’d be constantly looking for ways to grow and develop. So why not communication? It’s been shown that businesses with effective communication … Read more
Finding a mentor is a great way to give your career and your life a boost. The right mentor can help set you up for success by introducing you to people, suggesting next steps in terms of training or projects you should undertake, being encouraging and showing you that it's possible to get where you … Read more
Looking for a new job can be quite a daunting task. You’ve got everything from researching companies to applying for jobs that fit your skill set to actually hearing from a company that they’d like to talk to you. And then once somebody does notice your resume and experience, you’ve got the whole interview process … Read more
Be it to supplement your income, or keep you occupied when you have far too much of time at hand, or be a career option that does not bind you down to office hours; part-time jobs have steadily been becoming popular over the last decade or so. In countries like the Netherlands and the UK, … Read more
It seems obvious that employees will feel more motivated at work when there is a healthy environment where everybody is treated equal regardless of gender, race, ethnicity and religion. Good leaders will work to make sure that all this is in place and develop this further through team building activities, corporate events, and field trips. … Read more
Self-control. Also known as willpower, discipline, or determination, this useful trait is a great lifelong skill to have in your back pocket. Self-control will help you overcome tempting situations in life and will also keep you on track when the going gets rough. Read more about how to gain the self-control needed to overcome almost … Read more
Emma, a senior copywriter at a reputed advertising agency, found herself in a tricky situation when a former colleague rang up to ask her for a letter of recommendation. This colleague had been quite unpopular in the office and was known for her temper tantrums when things did not go her way. Now how, in … Read more
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. Though its most known for strengthening teeth and bones, it is also vital for maintaining healthy cells , hormone secretion, blood coagulation, as well as playing an important role in muscle contraction and relaxation. In short, the body needs calcium to function. As such there … Read more
Google continues to come up with new innovations and some very useful products and services that lots of us cannot do without using daily. They have created so much footprint on the entire web that almost all the clicks we make online are controlled by Google. Here is a look at the 15 awesome products … Read more
Do not underestimate the importance of communication skills at work. The way your boss and your co-workers assess you plays a key role in issues like daily comfort at work or even your future job. Therefore, even though you are a hard worker or have creative ideas, if you cannot get along with your colleagues, … Read more
The most important part of your workout begins with the warm-up. It gets your mind, body, and muscles ready to tackle the workout. When we were younger we learned in gym class the importance of stretching before activities, but maybe it isn’t intense enough. What if there were another way to stretch your muscles that … Read more
We all occasionally lie. Most of the time, it’s a small lie that doesn’t have much of an effect, and sometimes it’s a big lie that can end up hurting you or others in some way. However, we all know that lying, in general, isn’t a good thing to do, and we try not to … Read more
There comes a time in almost every employee’s life when you sit back and take a long look at what you’re doing and decide whether or not it’s what you want to keep doing, or if it’s time to explore other options, quit your job, and move on. Maybe you’re trapped in a job where … Read more
“Mom, I love you. I want to marry you,” your three-year-old son says, planting a kiss on your cheek. Your heart melts. Then your husband comes home and that same endearing little boy launches an angry campaign against him, all the while sweetly holding your hand. Has your son suddenly become a tyrant with a … Read more
Hands up if you’ve ever had diarrhea! Chances are, we’ve ALL experienced diarrhea at some stage in our lives. Whether from illness, antibiotics, a food allergy or intolerance, stress, or something you haven’t quite been able to identify, diarrhea can strike for a number of reasons. Acute diarrhea is most often caused by a viral … Read more