Why Bill Gates said he prefers to hire lazy people
The founder of Microsoft explained why he prefers people who take their time for leisure and thinking. Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, American philanthropist, claims that hiring “lazy” people greatly benefits companies. It is generally believed that a lazy employee wouldn’t be good at their job and would hinder company growth rather than help it. […]
Environmental Sustainability: a pressing concern for Gen Z and Millennials
According to Deloitte “2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey”, with nearly 23,000 respondents across 44 countries, young people are capable of living a company that does not show environmental commitment. Environmental sustainability has emerged as a pivotal concern for both Gen Z and millennials, reflecting a deep-seated anxiety about the future of our planet, according to […]
What is the 7-38-55 rule and why it will open doors for you
Psychologist Albert Mehrabian’s rule highlights that in life, the key is knowing how to say things, both in relationships and in work negotiations. “Fate doesn’t hang on a wrong or right choice. Fortune depends on the tone of your voice”, said Divine Comedy singer and composer Neil Hannon, and he was certainty right. Maybe he […]
The job candidates that employers are searching for most in USA, Australia, Canada and the U.K.
Health care and home and business maintenance are needed and no computer can replace those skills. A recent analysis conducted by Indeed.com, a career site, has identified the 10 industries where job candidates are most sought after by employers and recruiters. This analysis is based on the resumes that were searched across four countries. The […]
The top ten most dangerous jobs according to US Labour Statistics
They demand courage and agility. Logging Workers and Fishermen at the top Many jobs are done from a desk and do not require physical dexterity. But others expose workers to hazards necessary to carry out the task. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Civilian occupations with high risk that demands a level of courage […]
FTC bans all new non-compete clauses: What does it mean
Non-competes have traditionally restricted workers from taking jobs with a competitor or starting a competing business. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to prohibit non-compete agreements, targeting contracts that restrict employees from leaving for another job with a different employer. The commission’s members voted 3-2 to enact this broad measure, initially proposed in […]
What are the ‘unhappiest jobs’ in the world according to Harvard
According to an 85-year-old study from Harvard University, the unhappiest jobs are most often the loneliest ones, where employees are bereft of working with a team. Since 1938, a Harvard team has interviewed more than 700 participants from all over the world and quizzed them about their work lives. Robert Waldinger (MD) a professor of […]
Are allergies an excuse to miss work?
Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance. Many feel like they have the flu. According to Mayo Clinic, allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance — such as pollen, bee venom or pet dander — or a food that doesn’t cause a reaction in most people. Your […]
Impostor syndrome: when you feel like a fraud
Have you ever felt like you are not enough? You can suffer from this syndrome, which affects students, celebrities and workers. The impostor syndrome is a psychological disorder that mistakenly makes us feel unworthy of the successes we achieve, the positions we hold, or what we accomplish academically. According to the National Autonomous University of […]
How many hours are worked in each country? The answer will surprise you
According to statistics from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Mexico and Colombia are the countries where the most hours are worked, while Germany is where the least hours are worked. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which compiles work statistics worldwide, shows that the most developed countries work the fewest […]