This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The most pressing issue facing the environment takes center stage as the theme for Earth Day 2020 is ‘Climate Action’. Effects of climate change are already on display for the world to see, with glaciers melting at an alarming rate and the increase of wildfires, the planet is facing the adverse effects of climate change like never before. Taking...
Conscious consumerism and sustainable businesses are hugely popular, and so they should be. While conventional businesses may still be driven by profit, more conscientious and super successful ventures and startups are everywhere. With different core missions, they benefit society as a direct result of us simply buying what we need. As consumers, we are becoming much more conscientious, we seek...
We all know that fear of public speaking amongst individuals is quite common, but did you know that around 75% of people are frightened at the thought of speaking in front of any type of audience? There’s even a term, glossophobia, given to the fear of public speaking. The underlying fear of embarrassment or judgment by others is what stops people from speaking with confidence in front of others...
As the economy continues to fluctuate in an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape, re-inventing ourselves through skills development and broadening our personal scope to look beyond the horizon is important to stay relevant and increase our chances of gaining employment.
INTRODUCTION Child development experts and educators have changed their perception about the skills that make students successful in life and academics. Employers are nowadays looking for employees who can interact well with others in the organization. Business practices are ever changing, and skills that were once thought as unnecessary have become the core values that any employer wants in an...
Have you heard about “soft skills”? They matter much more than you think when it comes to landing a job. Here’s the what, why, and how of soft skills. Everyone knows that their resume is an important aspect of landing their next job. Far fewer people acknowledge the role that soft skills play in the interviewing or promotion process. In the modern workforce, an increasing number of companies are...
The abundance of technology we are surrounded with is not only a means of entertainment but also an opportunity to make the work process more effective and organized.
Why Budget?! A business shouldn’t open its doors without having some idea of what to expect, and it shouldn’t close its doors without knowing what happened. A business should also plan and prepare for its future. One way to do this is to budget. But why should we bother with budgets in this age of change? Sometimes, you go through all that work and then senior managers make changes that knock...
You’ve recently started a new business and you have a thousand different ideas and projects for growth. We know the feeling – it’s exhilarating. We also know that proper, professional communication is what takes a start-up to success. Whether it’s through language training or a business English course, strengthening your communication skills will allow you to better convey your company message...