“Being proactive is a desirable trait in the professional environment. It builds your personal brand and reputation at work and makes you stand out from your peers. It is a belief in the rich potential of changes that can be made to improve oneself and one’s environment. Anticipate, plan ahead, prepare in advance and act…
“Your top-quality CV is your brand, it is the first chance to make a good impression on a potential employer and will considerably boost your chance of getting face-to-face interview. So it is worth spending time and effort on the content and presentation.” – Christiane El Habre In such an uncertain…
If we had a dollar for every time we read an article or attended a webinar that spoke about how the Coronavirus will change the world order, it is likely that we both would be able to retire by the end of this global pandemic and rapid economic decline. As two individuals who have been…
A lot of companies struggle with two apparently unrelated problems: disengaged younger workers and a weak response to changing market conditions. A few companies have tackled both problems at the same time by creating a “shadow board” — a group of non-executive employees that works with senior executives on strategic initiatives. The purpose? To leverage…
KEY POINTS Mondelez’ CEO said this week the coronavirus crisis has showed “we can work in different ways,” and as a result, the company does not need all its global offices. Nationwide, which has gone to 98% work from home during Covid-19, announced a permanent transition to a hybrid model, with working-from-office in four main…
Europe looks to ease lockdowns As global coronavirus cases passed the 3 million mark Monday, some of the hardest-hit European countries signaled tentative moves to restart their economies after weeks of lockdowns. Italy will start reopening construction and manufacturing sectors on May 4, retailers and museums on May 18, and bars, restaurants and hair salons on June 1. Schools won’t reopen until September.…
Bill Gates in Gates Notes: “The coronavirus pandemic pits all of humanity against the virus. The damage to health, wealth, and well-being has already been enormous. This is like a world war, except in this case, we’re all on the same side. Everyone can work together to learn about the disease and develop tools to…
If we take in right lessons from COVID-19, everyone can benefit from its outcomes. Once the pandemic subsides, the face masks will go, but there could be much good that nations and businesses can opt for. Dr. Nasser Saidi, Special to Gulf News As we speak, COVID-19, the grim reaper, is rampaging through the US…
Looking for examples of true leadership in a crisis? From Iceland to Taiwan and from Germany to New Zealand, women are stepping up to show the world how to manage a messy patch for our human family. Add in Finland, Iceland and Denmark, and this pandemic is revealing that women have what it takes when…
Many of the world’s low- and middle-income countries are still in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the impact is already being felt. Health systems are strained in Ethiopia and Yemen; more medical staff are needed in countries such as Haiti and Mongolia. Millions of children can’t go to school in Pakistan and…
