Gone are the days when the building trade was solely a male domain. Many women are now learning a trade as a career option and are entering the construction business as builders, plumbers, decorators, and electricians. There is a shortage of tradespeople so there is money to be made from qualified tradespeople who offer a … Read more
After dozens of long-haul flights, I’ve come to realize that the difference between a good trip and a bad one is the amount of sleep I get. It’s no surprise, really: doctors keep saying we need more sleep. But with the noise of the aircraft and so many people on board, knowing how to sleep … Read more
Networking events can be tough. Even getting in on a conversation can be difficult, especially if it looks like everyone has already grouped themselves off. You chose to attend because you hope it will help you to make some valuable connections, but there are so many people that you’re not sure any of them will … Read more
Communication is the key to success. Without good communication between the various moving parts of a business and your customers, sales will struggle and costly errors can easily be made. At least some level of communication is required for any business, big or small, to survive. Since the beginning of 2020, organizations have faced unique … Read more
Photography is a great way to express creativity and share your perspective of the world. It also can be an effective side-hustle or main source of income if you’re willing to put in some work. But like any business, it takes hard work and dedication for success – balancing skill sets such as artistic vision … Read more
It can happen gradually or all at once. The sudden realization that you are stuck in a rut. The good news is, recognizing it is a huge part of the battle. Now that you know, you can work your way out. Drastic Changes Sometimes the easiest way to get out of a rut is to … Read more
The whirlwind of changes that the last year brought turned even the best-laid plans across every industry upside down. Organizations had to radically rethink everything from worker well-being, business models to ways of communication. Companies had to change the way they navigate everyday work life, and their employees had to balance the newfound way of … Read more
Over the last few years, data has been slowly transforming the way we understand our planet and, in particular, commerce and business. Since the invention of the internet in the early ’90s, computers, and technology have revolutionized the workplace to the point that it’s now almost impossible to think of any job that doesn’t require … Read more
As a teacher, you are regularly going to come up against new challenges at work. These challenges can relate to your students, your co-workers, your superiors, and even to yourself. Finding ways to move through these difficult moments is imperative to furthering your professional and personal development as a teacher. It can be hard to … Read more
For entrepreneurs, forming healthy habits is an essential part of growing a successful business. Starting a business from scratch takes a lot of time and commitment, and it requires a willingness to commit the same level of effort to small tasks as you would bigger ones. The most successful entrepreneurs understand this mentality and apply … Read more
Professionals trying to stay ahead in an intensely competitive job market get a leg up on the competition when they use digital tools to improve their career skills. Whether you’re looking to develop advanced versions of soft skill sets or you wish to enhance your credentials, the best way to do that is to sign … Read more
Thriving in a particular job doesn’t just require talent and skill. It also requires values and good performance. This is what behavioral interviews are for. It is done so that potential employers may analyze how talent has performed in the past and how they will perform in the future. As they say, one of the … Read more
Competitive exams can be daunting and even intimidating at times. To crack any competitive exam, you must understand the pre-requisites for your examination. You need to be focused and well organized with a planned routine for study. You need to consider everything while preparing for your exam such as the syllabus and plan accordingly. Once … Read more
Whether we flash a smile after a coworker tells a story or when we’re first meeting a client, smiling can be a helpful tool for creating connections between people and conveying happiness. However, smiling too much can have the opposite effect and can leave others feeling like you’re not a genuine person. Knowing when to … Read more
When you decide to start a business it will feel very exciting, and there will be a lot to do. Making sure you are ready to launch is a big undertaking and not something that can – or should – be rushed. Running a business is all about planning, and it begins right from the … Read more