A toxic workplace culture was identified as one of the primary causes behind the mass exodus of employees during the post-pandemic era, known as the Great Resignation. However, some companies have swung to the other extreme by fostering a culture of niceness, which can be just as harmful as toxicity, according to social psychologist Tessa …
A pre-screen with human resources, a call with the hiring manager, and six half-hour interviews over three days. But that’s not all – a written case study exercise and another interview with the hiring manager. And finally, a last round with the CEO. Ayomi Samaraweera, a 32-year-old job seeker, went through a total of nine …
“Sisu,” a concept deeply rooted in Finnish culture for over 500 years, defies direct translation. It encompasses determination and fortitude, the ability to persevere in the face of adversity and overwhelming odds. Finland, consistently ranked as the happiest country in the world for six consecutive years, owes its well-being and positive mindset to the power …
The silence that follows after submitting a job application can be disheartening and frustrating, but oftentimes, it’s beyond your control. This could be because you’ve come across a “ghost job” or “ghost listing” – a situation where employers keep a job listing active even when they’re not actively hiring or the search has stalled. Career …
Lee Xian Jie embarked on a mission to restore a traditional farmhouse in Ryujin-mura, a village in Japan’s Wakayama prefecture, despite its rundown condition. The building, over 300 years old, stands on valuable land with historical significance and is one of Japan’s ‘akiya’ or vacant properties. Lee felt a deep interest in history and wanted …
The world has lost a musical icon as Tina Turner, known for her legendary hits such as “The Best” and “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” passed away at the age of 83. Throughout her remarkable career spanning several decades, Turner emerged as a soulful force in the music industry, earning eight Grammy awards, …
Your twenties can be a tumultuous period of self-discovery, and it’s important to gain insight from those who have gone through it before you. As someone in my thirties, I’ve learned that while I have no regrets about my career detours and pivots, I do wish I had negotiated my starting salary to avoid the …
New York has dethroned Hong Kong as the world’s most expensive city for expats in a new survey conducted by ECA International. The study, which looked at cost-of-living in 207 cities based on a basket of goods and services that are commonly purchased by assignees, revealed that Hong Kong’s four-year reign as the most expensive …