One of the most common taboo topics in the workplace is your salary. After all, discussing how much you make can be uncomfortable for many. Unlike in the US, the Philippines does not really have a law that prohibits employees from discussing salary with coworkers. Some companies, however, will often…
Aug
11
Aug
11
A new “buzzword” is making waves on the Internet. It’s the term “digital nomads,” which is used to describe remote workers who travel while working. Nowadays, the digital nomad lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular, with countries offering special “digital nomad visas” to further entice and boost their own economies. (Although,…
Aug
04
One particular soft skill that’s invaluable in many industries today is the ability to multitask. Multitasking is essentially the ability to do two or more tasks simultaneously. Although many see multitasking as a great way to increase your productivity, it does have some downsides. First, it causes you to split…
Aug
04
Have you heard of the new social media app called Threads? If you’re a social media manager, it could very well be the next big platform you’ll need to get familiar with. Here’s everything you need to know about it so far. What is the Threads App? Last July…
Aug
04
Okay, let’s say that you are currently job hunting and have successfully submitted a compelling resume and job application letter. What comes next? Well, nothing much…except to wait. However, the waiting period can be highly stressful because you never know what to expect. So, what are some productive things to…
Aug
03
Stress is unavoidable in most jobs. However, when you experience it for prolonged periods, you may experience burnout. Most of the time, people will commonly prescribe self-care to combat feelings of occupational burnout, especially for those who work from home. Still, the issue may be more complex than that. You…
Aug
02
What separates a good company from a great one? Innovation. To remain relevant and competitive, you must constantly develop new ways to sell current services and products or make new ones. And the best way to do so is by collaborating with your team. Brainstorming allows you and your team…
Aug
02
People have an odd double standard when it comes to asking for help. On the one hand, we will readily help others as it makes us feel good doing so. However, when we’re the ones in need, we have difficulty asking for help ourselves. There are many reasons why we…
Jul
31
It is the dream of many a college student to graduate with Latin Honors. Universities award these to those who meet or exceed specific grade point average thresholds. It comes in three forms: cum laude (“with honors”), magna cum laude (“with great honors”), and summa cum laude (“with highest honors”).…
Jul
31
Since childhood, our parents have told us that a good college degree is essential for career success. After all, it’s easier to land a high-paying job if you graduated from the best courses to take in college, like engineering or accounting, right? But what if you didn’t take an accounting,…