In looking for the next step in my career 4 years ago, I distinctly remember being quite conflicted since it is always the case of facing the unknown. Some can transition easily between jobs, others take longer to decide. A large number of factors come in to play, various motivations and very[...]
What do candidates do when they have two identical job offers? Are the perks and benefits offered considered a deciding factor? A survey by Glassdoor (2017) revealed that although money does play an important aspect, 57% of employees have admitted that perks and benefits are amongst their[...]
The phrases “remote work”, “telecommuting” and “distributed teams” are becoming more and more trendy in today’s evolved world. But what do these terms mean? In a nutshell, these are umbrella terms for any work occurring outside the traditional office. According to the study held by the[...]
Despite all progress made so far in the 21st century in relation to technology and social organisiation, mental health is still one of the remaining taboos at the workplace. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health illnesses in Europe account for nearly 30-40% of[...]
There is a common misconception that ethics is a matter of conflict between one’s conscience. However, if one had to look a little closer at the term “ethics” as defined by the Oxford Dictionary, Ethics are ‘moral principles that govern a person's behaviour or the conducting of an activity’.[...]
Many factors are transforming our societies in countless ways and are also having an effect on our workplaces. As a result, the world of work is evolving at a fast pace and is driving organisations to challenge everything they know about work. Organisations need to prepare themselves for the[...]