Losing a great employee is a terrible thing. Sometimes there’s a valid reason–the person was a bad fit for the team, or moved away for personal reasons, or was offered an opportunity too great to pass up. In those cases, even if it’s a difficult transition, it feels fundamentally...
In a society dedicated to career development, finding enjoyment both in and outside the office can be tricky. Work-life balance is the key to enjoying work and life. When work overwhelms us, our personal lives struggle, and vice versa. Taking care of yourself builds a fully rounded lifestyle while...
Some of us are lucky. We have encouraging bosses who take the time to mentor us and ensure that we’re on the right track when assigned new tasks. But not everyone’s this lucky as some employers out there pretend to care for you but in reality, they just make...
You’ve been working it and hustling to finding a new job – tweaking your resume and applying to jobs online. You might be wondering how long it really takes a get a new job. A new job in a month’s time is likely not going to happen. Read on...
You’ve hired Millennials. Now how can you keep them around? There is a current stereotype that millennial employees are too entitled, not loyal enough, no work ethic, only interested in themselves and so on so forth. However, things aren’t always what they seem with Millennial employees. To better understand...
Today, most tertiary level students will plan to enter a university after graduating – local, overseas or private. In many cases, they pursue this degree simply to be viewed as higher educated people or to please their parents. Deciding whether or not to go to university is one of...
The office used to be a place where you would come, put in your eight hours, and go home to those who loved you. Work wasn’t a place where you expected friendships or significant connections. However, things have changed. There has been a shift within the workforce toward wanting...
Let’s face it, figuring out what you want to do with your life can be quite stressful. For many millennials, the single most important factor in the workplace is finding work that is purposeful. Though the search for purpose is front and centre, it can also be the thing that is most...
The job interview is a large part of any company’s hiring process—more than simply conveying the experiences and skills that candidates have (which can already be gleaned from their resume), it allows employers to gauge whether the candidate will be a good fit for the organisation. Here are some...
The job application process can be long, arduous and tiring even for the best of us. However, it can become overwhelmingly daunting especially when you want to apply for a job that doesn’t fit the internship or work experiences you’ve had thus far. Fret not—the key is to make...
