Category Archives: LIFE SKILLS

Resigning doesn’t mean severing all ties with your employer. You may need him for future reference. It’s the day you have been waiting for — the day you quit the job you really hate. If you loathe your boss, or … Continue reading →

Busy executives must make time for themselves if they want to avoid burn-out More than three-quarters of working men and women say they would gladly trade some of their income for more time flexibility. No wonder, the number of people … Continue reading →

A V-shaped recovery of the American economy is unlikely, writes SEWELL CHAN The US faces the prospect of a jobless recovery, with painfully slow employment growth and the economy not operating at its full potential until 2013, a top Federal … Continue reading →

If you know the kind of boss you have, things are easier to handle. Here are some of the common types Sound ’’ fury The screamer boss seems to think that he will get his way if he raises his … Continue reading →

Creative problem solving skills are a tremendous asset in a fast-paced world. Discover how to tap into your creative self. In the business world, solving problems is not only important, it’s essential to keeping things moving along smoothly. Most of … Continue reading →

With organisations diversifying their businesses into global markets, work is no longer restricted by geographical boundaries. Today, firms want their employees to be on the move and work across the globe. Are you ready for such a ‘global’ career? The … Continue reading →

Overcome the resistance from within to take that next big step in career. Is there some task or project you’ve been doing your creative best to avoid working on? If there is any such task, then instead of wasting mental … Continue reading →

If you answered YES to these questions, you are in a time squeeze. Either you have too much work for the available time, or you aren’t using your time effectively. In either case you have a time-management problem, and that … Continue reading →

There is nothing better than a heartwarming thank-you note. Writing powerful thank-you letters is not just a formality. Thank-you letters are marketing tools that can have tremendous value in moving your candidacy forward and positioning you above the competition. Although … Continue reading →

Two brains are always better than one but it can be a challenge to bring people together at the workplace. Many work processes can be done faster or more efficiently with team work rather than individual contribution. However, it can … Continue reading →