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It might seem a little late to think about, but your choice of professional or academic pursuits may not be a natural fit for the way your brain is wired. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, but if it’s true in your case, it’s best to understand it. So let’s take a look at...
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We reside in a hybrid physical and virtual world where we can engage, communicate, and work with one another more than ever before. We can exchange ideas, collaborate on projects, and network in a physical location and elsewhere. With these opportunities, we also need to know how you can navigate this landscape to connect...
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While developing a professional strategy along with the necessary skills, learning, and research, you also need to start networking. Networking can mean many things to many people. At times, it can be challenging, and you will get plenty of no’s and ignores. Still, if you network tactically, it will generate results. Why do you...
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Employee engagement is a crucial component of business performance. Some organizations use various methods to influence workforce satisfaction. Following the pandemic, human resource management has been considerably challenging, as many leaders of this time would agree. Between the Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting, and mental health in the workplace, leaders should identify strategies to secure...
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As I write this article I am taken aback, thinking about a time when I had just graduated and looking forward to working and sharing the knowledge I have learned over my years of learning. There is a lot that I have had to learn and unlearn in the process of getting for work. ...
READ MOREHow to remain composed during difficult times at work
As a lawyer working in business and corporate law, dealing with urgent situations and important deadlines is an everyday part of my job. Be it because of a conflict between shareholders, an M&A transaction with a tight schedule – and lots of documents! – or the filing of a defense (or even all of...
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While we aim always to be our best selves and hope that others do the same, we’re bound to run into conflict at one time or another. Workplace conflict has become a popular topic, and most places now have resources and training to avoid this. But what about in an academic environment? And I’m...
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You just got home from a long day at work. You head to the living room to sit on the couch to see how your day went. You sigh with relief that the day is over and start staring at your phone. You decide to go on TikTok to see some videos to help...
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The world of careers is changing. When I realized early in my career that significant changes were taking place in the world of work, I decided that I was not going to be passive. I decided to look for opportunities to take charge of my career and direct it towards my vision and values....
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