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【IT事務所】I.T.新一代 應有的工作態度
Advice Columnist

【IT事務所】I.T.新一代 應有的工作態度

不時我們見到社會上有不少對新一代的批評,說他們患「公主病」,吃不得苦,工作一遇到困難就退縮,還有語文能力差、工作能力差、沒責任感等,總之就是一無是處,香港新一代真的如此不堪嗎?

夢想終可達到 給職場新手的六個錦囊
Career Path Planning

夢想終可達到 給職場新手的六個錦囊

DSE放榜完畢,選擇繼續升學的當然要在學業上努力,但對換個戰場投身社會搏殺的職場新鮮人來說,起步難免有點不知所措。參考各專業人事顧問及理財專家給職場新人的建議後,我們歸納出以下重點,幫大家在職場上順利起跑並最終實現夢想。 有冇得撈最講工作態度:據不同機構調查所得,年青一代具備善用資訊科技、具有創意及勇於發言等優點,但亦有不願接受批評、自理能力欠佳、不尊重上司,以及不願服從指示等缺點。作為職場新人必須理解職場的基本原則,就是僱主給你薪酬去完成他們委派的工作,不要抱著讀書時的心態,期望上司會似老師般對你循循善誘。所以你必須保持謙虛積極態度,遇到有疑難的地方要不厭其煩向同事上司討教,不要怕蝕底、捱鬧而逃避工作,多聽多學累積經驗後工作自然會得心應手,上司亦會因你的積極另眼相看。

小賭怡情 勿輸掉工作
Advice Columnist

小賭怡情 勿輸掉工作

最近股市大起大落,除了食慣大茶飯的一班「大鱷」在幕後發功外,有說一群「80後」亦在主力炒股。

天灸療法 增強抵抗力
Advice Columnist

天灸療法 增強抵抗力

近年流行性感冒肆虐,由禽流感 ( H5N9 ) 到豬流感 ( H1N1 ),再到早前的H7N9同H3N2等甲型流感,兒童、老人及體虛人士均是流感的高危一族。面對不知何時會爆發的大型流感,有的市民選擇接種流感疫苗。接種疫苗可以使身體逐漸產生抗體、預防病毒感染、減輕病發時的病情和防止併發症,但由於病毒有迅速變種的特性,疫苗的有效期只維持一年左右,所以每年都要重新接種一次。

精神還是壓力 由薦骨中心決定
Advice Columnist

精神還是壓力 由薦骨中心決定

Human Design (簡稱HD )發現了每個人都擁有九個能量中心,懂得看,一定會看各個能量中心有沒有「著燈」( Defined )。「著燈」就代表著你那個能量中心的燈火,提供著免費的環保能源,不分日晚地照亮著你。未「著燈」 ( Undefined )的中心,不妨Hea著「等電」到囉!

Understanding Different English-Language Accents
Career Coaching & Guidance

Understanding Different English-Language Accents

In today’s globalising world, workplace diversity has become a much sought after characteristic for any company. Colleagues from across the globe can challenge our intellect……

韓星妝扮成潮人指標
Advice Columnist

韓星妝扮成潮人指標

不但香港,其他亞洲城市及地區的女士們像韓國當地一樣,紛紛追捧韓星的衣著打扮及其化妝風格。韓星於韓國國內的影響力非常巨大,尤其是當涉及到時尚和美感時更甚。今年流行的電視節目再次創造了不少新妝潮著,看來美女們又馬不停蹄忙於追趕。

【物理自療】投身體適能教練 先了解資歷架構
Advice Columnist

【物理自療】投身體適能教練 先了解資歷架構

來到7月中,是中學生DSE放榜的大日子。成績好的,固之然少擔心;但成績未如理想的,相信都在煩惱著。今時今日,很多教育機構提供不同的課程給學生選擇,例如有大學的學士課程、坊間不同機構舉辦的高級文憑或毅進課程等,都為不同學生指向不同的方向。在香港這個知識型和競爭性高的社會,必須好好裝備自己;不想成為被淘汰的一群,就要選擇好正確的第一步。

Is Government Work Right For You?
Industry Stories

Is Government Work Right For You?

Are you in the market for a new job? Have you wondered if government work is right for you? There are many reasons to consider government work: the primary advantages include great benefits, solid pay, and decent job security — a combination that can be challenging to find in the private sector. To help you decide if a government career path is the right one for you to follow, here are some pros and cons to consider. PROS:

Now hiring: Hong Kong’s next-gen CEOs need to make crucial changes to maintain the city’s competitive edge
Career Coaching & Guidance

Now hiring: Hong Kong’s next-gen CEOs need to make crucial changes to maintain the city’s competitive edge

My job is to help find and develop leaders, so it’s not unusual to be asked to look for a new CEO. This week, however, I was called in by the chairman of a listed company with a search request that was groundbreaking. The company has been struggling to keep up with the pace of technological change in its industry – and risked being overtaken by disrupters and losing touch with its customers. So the board resolved to do something radical: hire a new, young CEO whose ability to innovate would matter more than industry experience or familiarity with the Hong Kong market.

【職場航行日誌】上司溫柔的「老師話」
Advice Columnist

【職場航行日誌】上司溫柔的「老師話」

做得上司既,柯打就等同「老師話」。80後嘅我地細個成日玩呢個經典小遊戲,一聽到「老師話」,就要快手趣腳跟住做,做得最慢果個就會被淘汰。由細已灌輸要「聽話」既心態,對長輩永遠要客客氣氣,對客人被指住喝罵要保持笑容,對老闆更加係唯命是從,佢地「永遠是對的」。