Defined as “the view that a person's duty is to achieve success through hard work and thrift, such success being a sign that one is saved”, the existence of a Protestant Work Ethic has long been the subject of debate. A recent study published in the Journal of Economic Behavior &[...]
There are many ways to describe a profession, but few try not to be taken too seriously. The KONNEKT Team wanted a new and fun take on jobs in Malta, so we took what we believe to be the 5 top trending jobs in Malta and decided to link them with fonts that match by way of traits, visuals and[...]
There are many characteristics and competencies that must pertain to a person for the ideal job fit. Every role requires different ones, such as charisma, fearlessness, confidence and being cool under pressure. It just so happens that the latter characteristics are all typical of a[...]
Similar to Darwin’s Theory on the evolution of man, Alan Townstead; in charge of business operations at Monster Europe has observed an evolution of jobs. He contends that due to technological, economic and social changes certain jobs are dying while others are thriving. See also: Jobs in[...]
Whether it was a gold star on our school work or a packet of sweets from our grandparents, a reward was always something we worked hard to earn. A recent study has shown that this drive that takes over us when we are promised an award can be beneficial. Stuart Hyland from Hay Group,the[...]
Envy may play an important role in what the brain gives most attention to, as well as one’s memory. One experiences envy as an intricate blend of distasteful psychological states such as inferiority, injustice, and resentment. These emotions are generally hidden due to the fact that we don’t[...]