Business owners know that one of the things they need to be on top of is the quality of your workforce. A lean and efficient team could still take on significant undertakings, while a large yet mismatched team could potentially botch even the smallest of projects. Having a balanced workforce, a mix of different talents, … Read more
There has been a debate that has raged on for decades among job-hunters: are employee benefits more important than salary? It’s quite common that our long-term goals in terms of careers include getting a higher-paying job. While there’s no problem in having a job that will help pay for our bills and monthly essentials, it … Read more
Apart from physical symptoms, the recent pandemic also has repercussions for people’s mental health. According to the Black Dog Institute, an Australia-based Mental Health Research firm, many people have been impacted by anxiety, panic and fear about COVID-19. That it followed the bushfire disasters last summer just adds to the stress. The paper stated that … Read more
The coronavirus lockdown showed people that everything that surrounds them is fragile. Their work, social life, physical and mental health, and all other aspects of life have been affected, if not devastated. Humankind hasn’t faced a threat like this in more than 100 years, and the way life works now, this formerly called “just bad … Read more
An alarming issue that many families currently face is the misconception of labeling estate planning as a rich people problem. And because of the lack of preparation and planning, beneficiaries bear the unfortunate consequences of overlooking something significant. To make matters worse, the challenges that arise come in different forms and take an unnecessarily long … Read more
In Loveland, Colorado, police arrested a woman accused of kidnapping her 2-year-old child, who was being watched by the babysitter. For some, it may seem absurd to know that a parent needs to “kidnap” their kid, but it happens more often than people think. In fact, in many kidnapping cases around the country, the suspect … Read more
Company structures and workplaces change according to the times. It may be because there are new needs that should be addressed, or there may be new ways of working that are introduced. For example, offices have gone from stuffy cubicles to slightly more open spaces and including recreational areas and spots of nature. In fact, … Read more
Lots of articles and books have been written on the subject of restaurant management. We know how to manage a restaurant’s day-to-day operations, and how to streamline processes. But what about the people behind the scenes? Most management courses focus too much on the inner workings of the kitchen and not enough on the people … Read more
In the wake of the pandemic, people have shifted even more of their lives online. We were already keeping in touch through social media; now, it’s become the only way for many of us to stay in touch. In the same way, while some people were already able to telecommute in previous years, the events … Read more
There are many risks associated with letting children spend too much time online. Apart from health consequences, like straining their eyes, children might be exposed to digital threats, such as violent content, identity fraud, and digital scams. Well-meaning adults would limit children’s digital use to protect them from these dangers. However, by taking children away … Read more