Month: July 2019

These days, many of us have jobs that require us to stare at computer screens for hours at a time. That can put a real strain on our eyes. Eye problems caused by computer use fall under the heading computer vision syndrome (CVS). It isn’t one specific problem. Instead, it includes a whole range of […]

“As Singapore leads the way in social media penetration in South East Asia with 83 per cent of the population on social media, it is not unusual that this number reflects the changing dynamics between employers, employees and prospective employees,” says Grant Torrens, business director at Hays Singapore. 2019 will not only see a continuous […]

Remote work has become commonplace these days. There are two groups when it comes to working from home. One group usually thinks people will get nothing done – due to lack of productivity, reduced connectivity and distractions. And the other believes workers will be happier and more productive as workers get to save time and […]

“Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes GLOSSOPHOBIA or speech anxiety is the fear of public speaking. The aspect of speaking publicly whether it be in front of a group of unknown people, or a close group of friends, is what triggers the […]

People age 50 and over are in a unique position to have plenty of workforce experience to bring to a new career, while still being able to obtain the knowledge they need to take on something new. Even though the idea of getting back into the workforce after being unemployed for some time or exploring […]