In the pursuit of happiness and personal fulfillment, finding the perfect career plays a crucial role. A career that aligns with our passions, values, and strengths can bring a sense of purpose and satisfaction to our lives. However, the journey towards discovering the ideal vocation is often an evolving process that requires self-reflection, exploration, and perseverance. Understanding Yourself: The first
Continue reading Gaslighting is not found only in personal relationships – it can happen at work too, and can be as difficult to identify and deal with. “An abusive boss or co-worker who shouts and bullies is easy to spot, but gaslighting is more subtle. It’s sneaky, sometimes hard to prove and often doesn’t break any rules,” says Debbie Goodman, CEO of
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Continue reading Stress is mostly unavoidable, from getting stuck in traffic to facing a deadline, but we can all learn to cope with it better. “Stress is a natural response to many circumstances that your body and mind treat as threatening. When left unchecked, stress can snowball,” says Dr Sivuyile Madikana, a member of Herbalife’s nutrition advisory board. “Some consequences of
Continue reading Too often, job descriptions are used only in employment ads and are never discussed again, even though employees’ roles in organisations may change. “There is no point using it as a recruitment tool, then putting it in a file. It should be used as a growth tool. It’s essential to have conversations for alignment on both sides relating to expectations
Continue reading Gender equity is not just a women’s issue, it’s a human issue. Progress has been made but there is still a long way to go to achieve gender equity in the workplace
Continue reading The pressure to succeed at work at all costs can end in a burnout, and it takes more than finding a balance between work and home to rebuild your energy work levels. “Managing burnout is not about regaining balance but rather about making choices for ourselves, choices that don’t conflict but build daily habits that support our being,” says Nicola
Continue reading The time to start considering the implications of what you study on your work prospects is when you are a student. “Today’s students are developing their skills in the face of an uncertain future, the only certainty being that they will be competing in a very tough job market,” says Peter Kriel, General manager at The Independent Institution of Education.
Continue reading It may seem easier to keep the career of your dreams in your dreams rather than plunging into uncertainty of something unusual, but doing what you love is better than a job you don’t enjoy. “Remain steadfast and committed. Keep learning about your chosen field, the competition, the economy and your clients or customers. Don’t be afraid to promote and
Continue reading Change may be uncomfortable, but it is unavoidable, as the pandemic showed us, so manager need to find ways to support their teams in uncertain times. “Almost everything that has been ‘normal’ changed. The uncertainty has reached new heights – as we are not sure what the future will look like,” says executive coach Anja van Beek. She advises: Get
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