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2022 Predictions: What’s Next for Data Protection?
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2022 Predictions: What’s Next for Data Protection?

During 2020 and 2021, there was a shift in focus to improving remote working capabilities, access to cloud infrastructure and securing data. Over the next year, however, I believe businesses will desire more control of their data, with a greater focus on the ability to facilitate portability and seamless response to the changing demands of the future. Although hybrid and multi-cloud models are not new, the freedom they provide will make it even more of a reality moving forward. With 2022 only just around the corner and promising to enable the exponential growth in the data protection industry, you might be wondering what’s next. To help plan in advance, here’s a few top trends to look out for…

【寫靚份CV】3分鐘揀啱字型，贏得決勝分
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【寫靚份CV】3分鐘揀啱字型，贏得決勝分

有冇見過人踢拖、背心、短褲咁去見工？CV用錯字型，嚴重性就好似着錯衫去見工一樣——見光死，任你張CV吹到曉飛，面試對答如流，都改變唔到interviewer對你嘅印象，因為根據研究，第一印象會喺3至5秒內形成，而且持續好長時間，今後都好難再改變。 如果你為咗面試買咗套suit、皮鞋，出發前仲要gel頭，咁實在冇理由唔花3分鐘為你張CV化個靚妝先send出街見人。 同樣嘅字型仲可以用喺Cover letter，就好似西裝外套要襯番條西褲同對皮鞋一樣，除咗好睇之外，視覺上consistent啲，感覺更pro。

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
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Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

According to research by McKinsey, companies with low rates of gender and racial diversity are 29% more likely to be less profitable than their more inclusive competitors. Similarly, companies with higher gender diversity on executive teams have a 21% likelihood of outperforming companies that scored low on gender diversity. The business case for having an inclusive culture is clear. Greater diversity among executive teams perform better. Businesses with stronger commitments to diversity are also more likely to attract top talent and improve customer and employee satisfaction.

【讚筆絕口】沒有投訴的星球（五十四）
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【讚筆絕口】沒有投訴的星球（五十四）

（上回提到： 書店職員阿行，向Stella介紹了《被討厭的勇氣》。）「Stella，很高興認識你！你慢慢看吧，有任何需要，可以到櫃台找我。」阿行微笑說。

Handling difficult colleagues and customers – Part 1
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Handling difficult colleagues and customers – Part 1

Do you have a colleague that misses every deadline? Had to deal with angry customers with endless complaints? A workmate or manager that criticises your work? We all have to deal with difficult people in our lives, but how do we handle them while remaining professional at work? Here are some tips to help you next time you’re faced with a challenging situation.

Mental Health in the Workplace
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Mental Health in the Workplace

According to recent studies, one in six Hongkongers suffers from a diagnosable mental health illness. Hard work is notoriously associated with Hong Kong’s workforce – with people working an average of 50.1 hours per week. Long working hours coupled with a fast-paced business environment and cramped living conditions have resulted in increased levels of stress, anxiety and depression.

Dealing with Meetings – Part 2
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Dealing with Meetings – Part 2

Dealing with meetings (Part 2) Last week, in part 1, we looked at input and delivery. This week, we will be looking at maintaining good relationships.  Maintaining good relationships

Dealing with Meetings – Part 1
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Dealing with Meetings – Part 1

Dealing with meetings (Part 1)  In today’s demanding workplace, meetings are a regular feature of everyone’s schedule. So how can we ensure that our attendance helps to achieve the aims that have been set? The answer lies in careful preparation, and there are several points to consider.

Using the correct tone in formal emails (Part 1)
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Using the correct tone in formal emails (Part 1)

We’ve all been there. You’re writing an email to a client or colleague. Before you hit send, you quickly skim your email for errors. Grammar, spelling and punctuation? Everything looks fine. You click send, confident of a job well done. Later, you receive a reply and something isn’t quite right. Your usually cordial colleague seems oddly distant. Your long-term client’s response to your enquiry is terse. Frankly, it’s all a bit awkward. What could have gone wrong?

How to speak positively about your weaknesses (Part 2)
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How to speak positively about your weaknesses (Part 2)

In Part 1 last week, we focused on how to decide which weaknesses to talk about in an interview or appraisal. This week, we’ll look at how to present them and avoid appearing like a poor candidate. Turn your weaknesses into strengths

How to speak positively about your weaknesses (Part 1)
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How to speak positively about your weaknesses (Part 1)

So, you have finally located your ideal job, you have crafted a winning cover letter, fine-tuned your CV and landed the all-important interview. You have prepared diligently to showcase the mix of skills and experience which makes you the perfect candidate. Then, the interviewer hits you with the unexpected: ‘What is your greatest weakness?’. How do you answer this question and avoid making yourself look bad? Be honest