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Jobs of the week
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24 August 2025, 08:03 AM
Working well: the art of strategic breaks and genuine disconnection
The idea of taking a break from work may feel radical. Yet strategic pauses, whether they are micro-breaks during the workday or complete disconnection on holiday, are increasingly recognised not as indulgences, but as essential investments in productivity, creativity, and well-being.
19 August 2025, 07:23 AM
The Gen Z guide to networking
For students and recent graduates, networking can provide access to internships, mentorship, industry insights, referrals, and even long-term career opportunities. But how do you begin building a network when you are just starting out?
19 August 2025, 05:12 AM
Jobs of the week
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10 August 2025, 08:39 AM
Why AI literacy will future-proof your career
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just changing how we work; it’s reshaping what skills are in demand, which jobs will grow, and how careers will evolve. Whether you are looking for your next role or aiming to stay ahead in your current one, adapting to this shift is no longer optional - it's mandatory.
6 August 2025, 05:23 AM
Is stress stopping your career from thriving?
For years, workplace stress has been considered an unavoidable part of professional life. But according to ADP Research Institute’s 'People at Work 2025' report, that narrative is shifting. While high levels of stress have declined significantly since the pandemic, most workers are still not thriving. Instead, many are stuck in a middle zone of emotional fatigue, low motivation, and limited fulfilment.
6 August 2025, 04:14 AM
Jobs of the week
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3 August 2025, 09:57 AM
Meet your new coworker: AI
A few years ago, the idea of working alongside artificial intelligence (AI) may have sounded like something out of science fiction. Today, it’s a workplace reality. Welcome to the era of AI as your coworker.
29 July 2025, 06:42 AM
Running on empty? How to recharge before burnout hits
Burnout doesn’t always announce itself dramatically. It creeps in slowly. Maybe it’s the Sunday morning dread, the constant fatigue, or the sense that even simple tasks feel heavy. If you’re feeling drained but aren’t ready to walk away, don’t panic. You can course-correct before you hit full burnout.
29 July 2025, 04:36 AM
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27 July 2025, 09:37 AM
Are we learning vocabulary from ChatGPT?
Whether in school assignments, office work, professional writing, video production, or casual conversations, AI tools like ChatGPT have noticeably changed people’s vocabulary and stylistic choices by subtly enriching users’ linguistic capacities.
22 July 2025, 05:44 AM
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20 July 2025, 08:40 AM
Building tomorrow's internet: Zaheduzzaman Sarker on Bangladesh's digital blind spot
As protocols evolve and networks transform, Bangladesh's absence from global standards development could cost the nation its digital future. In an exclusive interview, ANM Zaheduzzaman Sarker, Principal Standardisation Lead and Chief Architect for Transport Networks at Nokia, discusses his journey from Bangladesh to becoming a key figure in global internet standards development.
15 July 2025, 04:18 AM
Jobs of the week
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13 July 2025, 08:26 AM
How to create a career roadmap that adapts with you
The key to building your career isn't a rigid five-year plan. It's building a 'flexible' roadmap, i.e. one that gives you direction without locking you into a single path. Here's how to do it.
8 July 2025, 10:49 AM
Quiet thriving: finding purpose in a 'just fine' job
You don't need to wait for the perfect job to feel engaged at work. A new approach called 'quiet thriving' - the positive counterpart to 'quiet quitting' - focuses on making small, intentional changes to rediscover meaning and even joy in your current role.
8 July 2025, 04:41 AM
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7 July 2025, 09:27 AM
Jobs of the week
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29 June 2025, 08:01 AM
Internet by the people, for the people: Naveed Haq on digital inclusion
Naveed Haq, Senior Director of Infrastructure and Connectivity at the Internet Society (ISOC), has dedicated his career to bridging the digital divide—especially in Asia-Pacific. From the mountainous trails of Nepal to the remote villages of Papua New Guinea, Haq’s work exemplifies how inclusive and community-led innovation can transform lives. In an exclusive interview, he discusses ISOC’s vision, the role of grassroots networks, and the future of digital inclusion.
28 June 2025, 05:38 AM
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22 June 2025, 09:52 AM