Organisational conflicts can occur at several levels: between individuals, between groups and between organisations. Let’s face it—we cannot avoid conflicts in life, but have to face them every day. Since we live in a highly industrialised little island called Singapore, it would be useful to explore how conflicts arise, and how to resolve them.

By Ken Tan

You’ve heard it all - gossip, backstabbing and stealing of credit are all part and parcel of daily work life. Fresh from the relatively tame environment of university, making sure you don’t get embroiled in the slime and slander should be a priority. So what are the best ways to tackle these thorny issues?

By Eileen Lee

We all know that many types of creatures prowl our offices. Not all are dangerous, but some are definitely career-threatening. Here are some of the archetypes that should be approached with caution.

By Azhar Jalil

While first day jitters are inevitable, they can be properly managed if you know what to expect and how to prepare yourself beforehand.

By Cassandra Yeo

Congratulations! You have been offered that dream job after coming out tops amongst competing candidates. The next hurdle ahead? Dealing with your first day of work... Here are some useful pointers to help you manage the first day of your career...

A perennial challenge facing human resource professionals is keeping employees motivated at work. What drives someone to put in 100 per cent of their energy at work? What makes an employee consider a company a great employer?

Contributed by Michael Vavakis

Ask any leader and they will tell you that there is no simple answer. However, there is an appreciation to stop the second guessing and create a clear solution to keep employees motivated and inspired...

Monday, 7am. All you see in your wardrobe are tees and jeans. Panic attack? Fret not; here are five simple tips to make sure that you’re always the office head turner (for the right reasons!).

By Marlia Natasha

Like it or not, emails are a big part of working life. Read on to find out how they can be an effective tool for you.

By Rekha Guruswamy

Spending more time on Facebook than your work in the office? Doing so will not only incur losses for your company, but affect your career prospects. Read on to find out how you can strike a balance.

By Melissa Leong

Plan your career and have a good idea of what’s next for you because bosses love talent that wants to go places.

By Anna Murphy

Do you find it very hard to say “no” to your bosses, clients, peers or colleagues? One of the hard truths about work is that you can’t always be a nice guy. Calista Teo tells when you should be more assertive.

By Calista Teo