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Transformation can be a great benefit, but takes effort
More and more people are working extreme hours, especially in Hong Kong……

Modern Email Etiquette You Should be Following
With so many emails bouncing around, it’s often easy to forget the guidelines of proper email etiquette, especially as its use continue to evolve.

Time Management Tricks for Procrastinators
The procrastination club is well-populated with smart and talented people who sometimes struggle to get things done. People tend to procrastinate for one or several of the following reasons: you are frequently distracted, the task seems unpleasant, overwhelming, or too difficult, priorities are out of order, or there is a general lack of motivation for action. The good news is that there are strategies to combat each of these problems.

Make Business Travel Better
Despite the common misconception surrounding business travel, travelling for work is not always fun or exciting. In fact, researchers in a joint study conducted by the University of Surrey and Linnaeus University found three negative consequences to the high volume of work travel many professionals endure: physiological, psychological or emotional, and social. Unfortunately, in the age of global work streams and hypermobility, business travel will only continue to rise, but there are ways to combat the adverse effects and make business travel better.

Effectively Navigate Office Politics
Are you good at dealing with office politics? Catch our 5 tips to get your trump to win the house of cards here…

Signs You Need to Quit Your Job
Are you having a Monday Blue again? Seems these are keys you need to aware to change your job. Here are 5 signs we discover you need to rethink your role…

Things to Consider Before You Jump into Freelance Work
Are you thinking to work as a freelancer? There are opportunities to get freelance work and if you want to enjoy the pros of it, here are the 6 secret points you need to know before your journey embark…

Motivate Your Team Better with These Helpful Tips
Every company wants their employees to be motivated, happy, and committed to their work. It may seem like a long shot……

How to deal with a mid-career slump
Most mid-career slumps occur when you have reached a point that shows little or no sign of progression…….

Beat the Monday Morning Blues with These 10 Tips
Monday morning blues are a real problem, but you can learn to beat the Monday morning blues with these ten tips…

Avoid being overqualified and under-experienced when entering the Hong Kong job market
Regardless of whether you have a degree, a double degree or an apprenticeship, jobseekers need a solid foundation to enter the workforce…….