The road to becoming a great manager may be winding, and at times, painful. It is a challenging journey, catapulting you through many highs and lows, fraught with tough decisions and achievements—all of which centre around one key element: people. Research suggests that there are several[...]
Companies are facing unprecedented challenges and dropping revenues due to the current global economic slowdown. This scenario spurs lasting changes in business communities, with working from home (WFH) settings proving to be more useful than previously thought. Business leaders must be[...]
Do you constantly feel guilty about not doing enough at work? Do you worry about not meeting the expectations of your boss? Feeling guilty can be daunting, however it might also mean that you could make a pretty good leader one day. In a study, Francis J Flynn, a Professor in Organisational[...]
Earning respect can be a tricky subject, especially at the workplace. Things such as starting a new job in Malta, working with new colleagues, and dealing with difficult situations can all make giving and earning respect at work a challenge. Learning how to strike the right balance when it[...]
At the start of a new year, organizations look back and reflect on what went well in previous years, as well as what could have been done better. Many try to look at their successes and learn from past mistakes. However this type of mind set in today’s global organizations does not work. In a[...]
In a previous article we discussed the use of puzzle interviews [See Also | Riddles are for Storytellers] and how they are slowly becoming obsolete in the field of recruitment. Behavioural interviews are the way forward when applying for job opportunities in Malta. They are a solid and[...]