Well done for getting that new job! Time to think about how you’ll come out shining during the first three months or in your probationary period. Why do the first 100 days matter? Your new employer will be looking to make sure that they made the right choice and investment by hiring you. And you …
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ability to assess and respond appropriately to different people, their emotions, situations, and interactions we find ourselves in. It is vital because people are often at the centre of everything we do.
Those with full-time sedentary types of jobs will agree that it’s a bit difficult to do much physical activity at work, what with not finding time or the energy to exercise after work! Back in the days when we were cave men and women, we got plenty of exercise chasing after our food, looking for …
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As a leader or manager, despite your level of authority, it is likely that at some point you have pondered on how to introduce change less painfully in your work environment. So have I. Over the years I have learnt more and more about nudging and its immense benefits in the workplace, which I want …
“Why is it so difficult for me to eat healthy at work?” is a question recently asked by one of my colleagues. She was frustrated at not being able to eat better or healthy while at work, which I totally relate to. She got me thinking about it so much that I decided to look …
Feedback consists of views and information about the performance of a person, product or service against certain criteria or expectations. We exchange it all the time, whether at work, home or in social settings. Examples include letting staff know how well or not they have performed their job which can formally be known as a …
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What is productivity? Productivity is the rate, quality and quantity of one’s results ( also known as output) compared to the effort and resources (also known as input) that go into pursuing those results. It describes the rate at which we produce desired results. High productivity means a high rate of production and effectiveness at …
What is a career? A career is the overall professional value you see yourself adding to the world over the course of your working life. If you choose your best career early, it can serve you well in future. Your talents, passion, grades and desired rewards are some of the things to consider when deciding …
We only get one chance to make a first impression. With our 3Ps of making a great first impression, you’ll learn how to make it memorable in all the right ways, especially with potential employers and colleagues.
In a professional setting soft skills are non-technical capabilities that help us to relate to other people and get our jobs done much more effectively. Everyone needs them – teachers, doctors, software developers, engineers, bankers, nurses, admin staff, etc. Have you got the right soft skills to help you land your next big job …
