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【物理自療】 頸痛與頭痛有關係嗎?
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【物理自療】 頸痛與頭痛有關係嗎?

由於長時間用手提電話或是用電腦的關係,頸痛似乎已是一種都市病,甚至是辦公室人士的「職業病」,有些有頸痛的朋友,可能會覺得手指麻痹、肩膊繃緊等等,但有些人頸痛的症狀可以是由肩膊、頸側開始有繃緊感覺,一直延伸上頭部,甚至出現頭痛等,今日筆者想同大家分享頸痛和頭痛的關係。

What makes a good manager?
HR Career Success

What makes a good manager?

For many Hong Kong professionals, aspiring to a management role is a key career goal. Elaine Lam – Managing Director, Robert Half Hong Kong, discusses the characteristics that define an effective manager.

【發財立品】品牌的殺戮戰場
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【發財立品】品牌的殺戮戰場

品牌每日面對不同程度的競爭,所出產的產品或提供的服務有越多不同品牌的參與,競爭就越激烈。以往網上營銷的渠道並沒有現在那麼多的時候,競爭主要發生在實體店門市之中。現在網購如此流行及方便,這個戰場亦不容忽視。

How to write a cover letter (Part 2)
Workplace English

How to write a cover letter (Part 2)

Last week, we looked at the purpose of a cover letter and how to structure the first two paragraphs, covering an opening statement and a description of relevant studies and work experience. Let’s look at how to finish the draft you wrote last week. 3. A description of the important personal qualities that you would bring to the job. Emphasise why you are the best candidate for the job.

5 simple ways to drive staff motivation
HR Career Success

5 simple ways to drive staff motivation

Uncertain times can be unsettling for your team. Elaine Lam — Managing Director, Robert Half Hong Kong, looks at how to keep employees motivated and bring out the best in your people. Motivating staff is a key skill for business leaders though it can be more challenging at certain times than at others. Periods of economic or domestic uncertainty, the introduction of new workplace technologies — even something as simple as returning to work following a vacation, are all factors than can see employee motivation flag.

How to write a cover letter (Part 1)
Workplace English

How to write a cover letter (Part 1)

Applying for a job can be a daunting task. There is so much to do — finding the right role to apply for, updating your CV, going to an interview — all of these are important steps that must be done well. Writing a cover letter can therefore sometimes seem less important when faced with other important tasks. But a good covering letter can make the difference between rejection and progressing to an interview. Let’s look at how to tackle this all-important piece of work. What is the purpose of a cover letter?

新鮮、急凍或罐裝 水果、蔬菜如何揀﹖
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新鮮、急凍或罐裝 水果、蔬菜如何揀﹖

日日水果、蔬菜2加3,衛生署久不久就會透過大氣電波向市民宣揚吃蔬果的重要性。每日兩份水果和三份蔬菜,有助減低患上心臟病、中風、糖尿病和大腸癌等多種慢性疾病的風險。

【職場浮世繪】 權宜有術
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【職場浮世繪】 權宜有術

一場「新冠」疫症令全球翻天覆地,也改寫了無數人的命運,如果你發現單憑個人的逆境智商(AQ)已無助放鬆心情,便要向外界尋求協助,或是找家人/朋友傾訴,或是向輔導機構查詢。 對於上班族來說,這場疫症最威脅他們的莫過於「飯碗」問題。本來好端端的返工、放工,日復一日,如今隨時會被公司裁掉,又或復工無期。掉了工作,就沒有收入,情況持續下去,生活難免開始出現問題。 如果你遇到上述坐困愁城的境況,必要時可能要動用積蓄來暫時支持生活所需的必要開支。  善用「穀種」

【社交媒體大世界】病毒資訊陷阱
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【社交媒體大世界】病毒資訊陷阱

肺炎肆虐,相信大家使用社交媒體時,每遇到相關資訊,總會多看幾眼,甚至分享給自己的朋友。特別在WhatsApp,更會不遺餘力地轉發給朋友。但其實大家有沒有想過,這行為的背後可能會有潛在危機?