Proper Workplace EtiquetteMost working individuals spend the majority of their waking hours in the workplace, and it's important to observe proper etiquette with the people you probably interact more with than your loved ones. The Finer Points of Conversation No employee is a...
Survey: More Working Moms Serving as Sole BreadwinnersJuggling 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...
The Great Job UpheavalThe 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...
10 annoying coworkers everyone has (and how to deal with them)Tips for dealing with the irritating people in your life
3 Ocean-Going Jobs for the AdventurousThe 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...
10 ways our jobs feel like The Hunger GamesBecause sometimes, our careers can feel just as ruthless
Decoding your bossThe 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...
10 things school doesn’t teach you about having a jobCareer experiences that school doesn’t prepare you for
Should Big Boss Be Watching You?Employee privacy in the workplace is a thorny issue, as there are few, if any, laws governing precisely what companies can and cannot do with when monitoring their employees. Some privacy-infringing measures utilised by companies include the installa...
10 things your employees need other than moneyHow to meet your employees’ needs when you can’t afford to give them a raise
10 ways to love a job you hateRead this before throwing in the towel
Why You Should Have Breakfast Before Starting WorkIt's an age-old problem - you may be practically starving when getting up in the morning, but given your tight morning schedule, the desire for a little extra shut-eye or the necessity of dolling yourself up for work, a good breakfast always takes a ...
5 questions you should ask at an interviewCongratulations, you've landed yourself an interview after weeks of fine-tuning your resume and scouting for that dream job. In preparation for the big day, you've readied your wardrobe and done ample research on the company. On the day itself, you s...
10 commandments of working from homeHow to telecommute without slacking off too much (or conversely, overloading yourself)
Three in four Singapore hirers use online channels to snoop on candidatesHad a bad case of Monday blues? Hold back that angry tweet or Facebook rant about your boss first. An employer survey by JobsCentral found that 75% of managers and hirers use online channels to snoop on job candidates. Of these, one in three say they...
Dealing with Workplace PhobiasA phobia usually starts off as anxiety but can quickly develop into an intense, exaggerated fear of encountering a particular object or situation. They differ from regular fears in that "while phobics know their fears may be irrational, they are most...
How introverts can thrive at workIntroverts - they prefer to avoid the limelight, tend to listen more than they speak, feel somewhat desolate in large groups, and require ample personal time to restore their energy. In a fast-paced world where extroverted skills such as socialising ...
The best careers for your zodiac signBelieve Lady Gaga when she says she was "Born This Way." As an Aries, she's a fire sign, making her naturally inclined to be high energy, very creative and fiercely independent. Whether or not you actually accept that Lady Gaga's career success is a ...
Getting firm job referencesMost companies request for job references before hiring you, whether before an interview or right after one. While not all employers are swayed by references, a negative reference can be a very strong indication that they shouldn't proceed with an ap...
10 steps to making an unexpected career changeSwitching over from your successful career to one that no one expected you’d pursue? Here’s how to do it
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