You know it’s not fair to be called “lazy” for putting off tasks, such as re-organising your closet. According to Dr Tim Pychyl, professor of psychology at Carleton University in Ottawa, procrastination isn’t a character flaw or an affliction to your time management ability. It is actually a coping mechanism with negative emotions brought by […]
Continue ReadingResearch shows that lack of sleep can significantly affect our mental abilities. We lose focus. Lack of sleep hampers logical reasoning and complex thought and impairs our judgment. These skills are all crucial for a leader to effectively manage the organisation. So if you, as a leader, are not getting enough sleep, the whole organisation […]
Continue ReadingIf you’re worried about the gap in your resume, don’t worry because you’re not alone. The pandemic has caused an upheaval and instability in employment so having a gap in your CV is not rare. However, an employer may still end up asking you about it. To help you effectively deal with any gaps, here’s […]
Continue ReadingIf you work in an open-plan office and find yourself stressed out by all the noise, you’re not alone. Even before the pandemic, complaints from employees abound regarding this issue. A study conducted by Dr Libby Sanders from Bond University looks into this very issue. She and her team conducted an experiment to investigate how […]
Continue ReadingDespite the push for inclusivity in the workplace, it is still an uphill battle for indigenous groups. The Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Research and Education at the University of Technology Sydney and Diversity Council Australia conducted a large-scale survey of the experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They revealed their findings in a […]
Continue ReadingDiversity in the workplace has been a long-standing issue, but some organisations are making changes for the better, albeit slowly. In Australia, the government has a statutory agency called the Workplace Gender Equality Agency established to improve gender equality in the workplace. The agency released a fact sheet earlier this year containing gender workplace statistics. […]
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