Experiencing wrongful termination can indeed prove to be a harrowing ordeal, although taking time to comprehend the rights you have and the actions that are legal in such situations can be helpful. Wrongful termination in the UK is where an employer disregards the specified terms of termination from employment as enlisted in the employee’s contract. … Read more
Last Updated on October 12, 2024 Navigating the world of English proficiency tests can be challenging, especially when deciding between IELTS and PTE. Both tests are widely accepted by universities and institutions globally, making it essential to understand how scores from one can be converted to the other. This guide will provide a detailed comparison … Read more
There’s a clear line between a friend who enriches your life and one who drains it. This distinction isn’t always easy to make, though. We often hold on to friendships out of habit, even if they’re no longer serving us. According to psychology, there are certain types of people that could be negatively impacting your … Read more
Ever felt like you’re always talking, but nobody’s really listening? We’ve all been there. But what if that was your everyday experience growing up? Yeah, that’s a tough one. Childhood is a crucial period in our lives where we learn how to express ourselves and be heard. But, what happens when that right is denied? … Read more
“I have this giant Excel sheet with 1700 columns that need to be manually updated daily. Seems like a good project for the intern!” This is how interns are assigned work at many companies. They are essentially brought in to do low-value administrative crap that no one else has time or desire to do. (If … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is intelligence (such as learning, reasoning, and inferring information) demonstrated by computers that mimics human intelligence. In the workplace, it can be used to perform cognitive abilities and tasks with reduced human error and cost. But this is just the tip of the iceberg of the transformative potential of artificial intelligence for … Read more
When we think of communication skills, most of us just think about written and verbal skills. For verbal communication, there is more than just talking and active listening. There is a third component—non-verbal communication skills. These are the ways you convey your message excluding words. What does that mean? Non-verbal communication includes things such as … Read more
by Amber Rolfe Looking to learn a new language? Try SQL… In today’s digital world, data is at the core of almost everything we do — whether it’s browsing the internet, shopping online, or even checking social media. This data needs to be stored, organised, and accessed efficiently, and that’s where SQL comes in. Not … Read more
Effective verbal communication can help to ensure that everyone is on the same page and avoid misunderstandings. Misunderstandings can arise when verbal communication is unclear which can lead to confusion and even conflict. According to Liz Papadopoulos, “Effective communication requires more than an exchange of information. When done right, communication fosters understanding, strengthens relationships, improves, … Read more
It’s not uncommon to feel lost when embarking on your job search journey. After all, school teaches us everything except how to get a job. What should you put on your resume? What questions should you ask in an interview? How can you stand out in the hiring process when there’s so much competition? Are … Read more