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The 4 Biggest Mistakes Made By New Managers
Advice Columnist

The 4 Biggest Mistakes Made By New Managers

Do you want to lead your team effectively as a new team head? We have summarized the 4 major keys of mistakes you need to aware before things get off the track…

How To Work Better By Working Less
Productivity Tips

How To Work Better By Working Less

If you want to work better, abandon the idea that working longer hours means that you are a sure shot for employee of the month. To be more productive at work, try some of these ideas instead…

Using team coaching to resolve tension in your unit and boost productivity
Career Coaching & Guidance

Using team coaching to resolve tension in your unit and boost productivity

Within weeks of starting her job as general manager with her new employer, Alice came to appreciate her team members’ high level of individual competence, and yet, something seemed not quite right. For example, during her team meetings, she noticed that each of them focused strongly on making their area of responsibility look good and most of them would get defensive if any critique or suggestion for improvement came up. In fact, she felt that the lack of cohesiveness and team spirit posed a barrier to what the team could achieve.

The Key to Happy, Motivated Employees
Advice Columnist

The Key to Happy, Motivated Employees

Managers, look around your office. Just a measly one in four of your staff feel engaged in the workplace, as recent surveys have revealed…….

Create a Better Work Life Balance
Advice Columnist

Create a Better Work Life Balance

Work life balance has become a corporate trend in recent years. Much talk has been given to the need for companies and managers to offer their employees……

When and How to Say No in the Workplace
Advice Columnist

When and How to Say No in the Workplace

Over 74 percent of workers surveyed say they want flexible options at work and it’s becoming more commonplace to make it happen. Read on to learn when and how to say no in the workplace…

Avoid These Unprofessional Mistakes on your Resume
Job Search in Hong Kong

Avoid These Unprofessional Mistakes on your Resume

Anyone who has looked for a new job knows that the first step to getting your foot in the door is a great resume that stands out and makes an employer want to call you for an interview. In order to begin with a great resume, there are several mistakes you want to be sure to avoid. Below are the top examples of unprofessional mistakes commonly made on resumes that you should be aware of.

How to Prepare Yourself for a Management Role
How to Get Promoted

How to Prepare Yourself for a Management Role

As a fairly successful working professional, it’s likely occurred to you that it may be time to take on a leadership role. As you look ahead to your professional future, it’s worth asking yourself whether you have a true desire to lead others, and if so, how do you prepare for that responsibility?