How to build a “Happy Station” at your workplace

Written by Nica Foo, a Talent Catalyst who specialises in the use of LEGO bricks to facilitate concept learning, innovative thinking and helping clients to bring Idea to Life! She is certified in LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® and Solution-Focused Coaching®. I assumed the role of APJ Talent Transformation Consultant at...

Asking Yourself This 1 Question Will Instantly Reveal Whether You’re a Good Leader

Written by Marcel Schwantes, Principal and founder, Leadership From the Core The answer to the question is what will separate exceptional leaders from mere bosses. Ever worked for a leader who left an imprint on your life? The type that took you under his or her wing, coached and mentored...

[Blog 33] The Chief Guru Chronicles 108: You Are What You Eat… And Who You Surround Yourself With

There’s a saying that goes, “Surround yourself with people that reflect who you want to be and how you want to feel. Energies are contagious.” This is especially true when you are young and impressionable, because those who are in close proximity with you—family, friends, colleagues—tend to be people...

[Blog 32] Thinking Out Loud: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility… Or Is It?

It’s rare to get through one’s career without having to encounter a not-so-inspiring toxic boss who contaminates the workplace. Truth be told, bad bosses do not only exist in movies; they are a reality. Unfortunately, many tend to fly under the radar because employees tend to have the habit...

[Blog 31] The Chief Guru Chronicles 107: When The Going Gets Tough, Hang In There

Crises can happen anywhere and at any time, even when you least expect it. Whether it comes in the form of an unrest or conflictual scenario, it is never a pleasant ordeal. Taking the welfare, safety and health of employees into consideration, dealing with a crisis requires HR practitioners...

[Blog 29] The Chief Guru Chronicles 105: Go Global, Act Local

While a supportive and nurturing boss is vital to your overall job experience and development—especially during the early stages of your career—do you ever feel like your manager couldn’t care less about or undermines your career growth? You display enthusiasm with a set of exceptional work ethics to boot,...

[Blog 27] The Chief Guru Chronicles 103: Avoid The Sharks, Swim With The Fishes

Picture this: You are an established company seeking opportunities to expand your operations in an ideal climate for your business. Under you radar is a foreign land reputable for its flourishing economy, yet one perceived to be one of the most corrupt countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index. Despite...

[Blog 14] Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

This is a dilemma that most working adults have faced: Whether to leave an unsatisfactory job when one no longer finds it fulfilling, or stay in it because the job market is gloomy and one would need the job to pay the bills. Here are some well-rounded considerations to take note of before you press the eject button.

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