Stories by Laura Butler

You have your first job, and you are excited about this new opportunity. This is your first step in the world of work, which is a foot in the door, and immediately, you start imagining what your new office and team will be like.But you also need to...

A good idea without action is simply a good idea. So many of us, if not all, at some point or another, have great ideas, but we don't always implement them, leaving room for possible regrets.Some share ideas, while others take them; some are...

In a competitive and challenging environment with so many people applying for jobs, it would be helpful to know what human resource departments and hiring managers look for in a potential employee and what are some of the do's and don't s.In an ever...

It is ironic to be writing about finances as I have had my own share of challenges, but I know of so many people who are faced with this obstacle. It is for this very reason I thought it important to share. The key is to avoid falling into a bad...

Studies have indicated that it takes four -10 seconds to make a first good impression and that 90 per cent of what we communicate is non-verbal. Sometimes the verbal message can contradict your body language. Have you ever said sorry and the person...

There are three categories of etiquette: social, business, and professional. In this article, I would like to focus on social etiquette. Many job interviews are nowadays conducted beyond the realms of the office space, in a social setting, and...

Business etiquette is an essential soft skill; you need to be aware of your behaviour affects others and the possible damage you may have on valuable relationships that may play a role in your future, or relationships in an organisation or outside...

If you want to succeed, the very first step is to invest in yourself. Take the time to get to know yourself in order to make the best decisions that are suited for you.For example, if you are self-motivated, then you will be able to go to the gym or...