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Effective hiring via social media
Technology offers employers, recruiters and hiring managers powerful new recruitment tools, but the pace of change can be …
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Great leaders bring out the greatness in others
Every day, the marketplace gets more and more overcrowded, with the entrance of new products and services to woo the consumer …
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The secret of punctuality is planning
Getting to work on time is more important than most people think. Despite popular belief, your boss is aware of what time you arrive in the morning and leave …
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Tips on how to press the right emotional buttons to turn on and retain staff
Having consulted with several organisations on staff attrition for over 20 years, we have identified several of the push and pull factors behind …
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From trash collector to tycoon
Some 20 years ago, a teenage Micky Yan Wai-kiu was collecting trash at a public housing estate when a mother and her whimpering child passed by. “If you don’t study, you’ll end up collecting trash …
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You can put your polished foot forward – but don’t go over the top
Most people early on in their career experience some uncertainty about what to wear to work. It’s an issue that can be particularly troubling if …
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To engage staff, it’s good to talk and use rewards
Talent engagement describes the involvement of people at all levels in an organisation in a positive two-way …
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In or out of the office, always do the right thing
When out of the office with colleagues, you should behave just as you do at work. You should present yourself appropriately, have the right …
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Get career in motion with motivation
Motivation is our internal drive “to do” – to achieve, to evolve or to change. It plays an important role in most areas of our lives, yet many of us find it …
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Nurturing women of velvet and steel
Women are a fast-growing part of the workforce; they are valuable to the local, regional, transnational and global …
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Develop win-win negotiation skills
Before you negotiate an issue with your colleagues, know what you want to achieve. Be willing to meet them halfway if you want to …
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Get and give credit for job well done
Getting credit, or recognition for your work, is the lifeblood of your career. It leads to rewards – such as promotion and …