Promoting positive mental health at work is essential for organisations of all sizes. Stigma around mental health means many people avoid talking openly about it, but attitudes are beginning to change. Initiatives like Mental Health Awareness Week help improve understanding of...
Difficult employees can be found in most organizations, but often there’s a reason for them. Whether it’s something they’re not happy with when it comes to the workplace, or it’s an issue with their attitude towards other staff members, it’s...
When you take on employees you take on responsibility over their health and wellbeing in the workplace. You need to ensure that the environment they’re working in, the equipment they’re working in and the tasks being asked of them are...
The FED is set to pump $3 trillion into the economy. The ECB is now lifting its usual bailout standards and the Bank of England has already been printing up to £330 billion. All of this stimulus is still far...
The job or career you choose will essentially shape your life and your identity, so it’s important to choose well. If you’re young and just starting out, here are some things to consider before making your choice. Think about what you...
Finding a job is all about making connections. Once you know the right people, opportunities will open up for you. The challenge for most people is getting started. When trying to get a job, there are two important types of...
Some may think that construction work is simple, however, it is physically and mentally challenging as a career. There are numerous skills and traits that a construction worker needs to have in order to be successful. There is a wide range...
Going back to school later in life when you have more responsibilities is very challenging. You have to be a master organizer to be able to work full time, raise kids and handle other responsibilities while studying at the same...
Something that we all need to have in life in order to improve is self-awareness. Sure, there are some brash people out there (some in huge and responsible positions) that will big themselves up and never talk themselves down –...
To be successful in running a business or organizing your personal matters, it requires a certain amount of discipline. In fact, one of the most essential areas in life that require special attention is budgeting your money. Even though some...
When it comes to your career, naturally you want to ensure that it is as successful as possible. However, knowing how to do that is not always an easy or straightforward task - growing a highly successful career is something...
Every job has its pluses and minuses. However, there are certain drawbacks that should be treated as dealbreakers. If you’ve been debating quitting your job, here are a few of the sure signs that it could be time to leave. Your...
People often think that learning stops when you graduate from college. However, you will find that there are a lot more lessons you need to learn for the rest of your life. Some of the things you will find out...
Recessions are tough. The last one left millions of people unemployed, and it took the economy years to recovery. It wasn’t really until the end of 2013 that we saw the green shoots emerging and life returning to normal for...
What is a secondary income source? It’s any money that you generate through means that aren’t your direct mode of making money. Let’s say you have an online retail business that sells clothes. The selling of clothes and products is your...