career advancement tips

Overwhelmed at work? Break tasks into small wins for success

Celebrating small wins can boost momentum, confidence, and self-esteem. Breaking tasks into manageable steps helps avoid overwhelm, preventing burnout. Recognizing progress daily keeps you engaged and energized, fostering a sense of accomplishment even on tough days.
6 February 2025, 10:31 AM

Is your wardrobe sabotaging your career? Time for a style intervention!

When trying to select the perfect attire for a business meeting, you must consider three factors — fabric, fit, and comfort. An attire may look stunning, but it will truly shine only if it fits well.
24 October 2024, 11:16 AM

Is your job safe? How to identify and respond to quiet firing

Quiet firing is a rising trend in Bangladesh’s corporate culture, where companies subtly push employees to resign amid financial strain. Recognising signs of quiet firing, like unreasonable targets and withheld opportunities, is crucial for professionals seeking fair treatment and job satisfaction.
6 June 2024, 09:16 AM

Timing is everything: Knowing when to pursue further education

The choice to continue your education is a crucial one in the dynamic world of professional advancement and personal growth. Investing money into one's education can pay off greatly in both personal and professional life.
6 March 2024, 11:18 AM

Do spelling mistakes matter?

The significance of spelling might seem like a trivial concern. As a nation, we have become forgiving of these slip-ups, perhaps too forgiving. A 2002 study about this phenomenon found that readers did negatively judge authors’ intelligence when spelling mistakes were present in the text.
31 December 2023, 07:51 AM

Why being good at your work is not enough anymore

What are these soft skills that we speak of? Well, they are a wide range of interpersonal skills that help us communicate, adapt, and work well with others in the workplace. Here are a few soft skills that you can work on to get more traction at the workplace.
26 October 2023, 09:38 AM