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Question: I've been feeling really drowsy at work, especially around mid-day, and I would like to be able to take a short nap but the office isn't a very conducive place to do so. What can I do to make power napping a viable option during my lunch ho...

If nothing else, the hit television comedy series The Office is overwhelmingly popular for one main reason - its humorous portrayal of crazy (and real!) characters in the workplace. Here are five of our real-life choice picks: The Informant (aka The ...

Juggling work and family is a familiar - and constant - struggle that many working mothers face. Now many moms are adding 'sole breadwinner' to their list of obligations. According to CareerBuilder's annual Mother's Day survey, 34 per cent of working...

Question: I am setting up a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) and am wondering if I should have my employees work from home and/or collaborate online. Is it worth it to do so? Answer: In a nutshell? It depends on the nature your business, really. If ...

The lunch hour is sacred - but are you the kind that eats at your desk, eyes glued to your computer monitor? Or are you the type who forgoes lunch to clear your mounting pile of work? In our quest to increase our productivity, the significance of the...

The fallout from the global recession of 2009 is still being felt in 2013. In fact, Singapore's economy contracted 0.6 per cent on a year-on-year basis in the first quarter of this year, down from 1.5 per cent in the previous quarter in 2012. With sl...

Question: My colleague's persistent complaining is so bad that it's sapping my energy and positive outlook, and that of everyone else in the workplace. Furthermore, my colleague seems to be able to escape censure while undermining my work and critici...

Tips for dealing with the irritating people in your life

Have you ever noticed that a particular co-worker seems to always get the plum assignments, gets off work earlier and/or is praised excessively by the boss for no particular reason? Watching such acts of favouritism occur can be pretty galling, espec...

The world's vast oceans are home to glorious sunsets, jumping dolphins and Captain Jack Sparrows. Even so, any professional on a boat will tell you that the sea can be the ultimate test of both physical and mental strength. Here are three of the most...

Question: I recently became the boss of my own company, and I am not sure what kind of management style to adopt in the office. Is it safe to leave my employees to their own devices, or should I constantly check on them in person? Answer: One stereot...

Because sometimes, our careers can feel just as ruthless

Good manners never go out of style. When we interact with others in person, it is often easier to watch our words and body language to avoid conveying the wrong impression to the other party. But these niceties are often lost when it comes to email, ...

The first step for many after graduation is to land a job. The workplace can be a scary place to navigate for a fresh grad and the biggest challenge can be trying to understand your new boss. After years of receiving guidance from teachers and lectur...

Question: I am a fresh graduate who currently has multiple job offers from various companies. For my first job, which would I be better off joining: a Multinational corporation (MNC) or a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME)? Answer: Firstly, congratula...