Even with the rise of social media and other cutting-edge web 2.0 marketing platforms, blogging can still form the basis of a successful internet venture. Image credit: Shutterstock Even with the rise of social media and other cutting-edge web 2.0 marketing platforms, blogging can still form the basis of a successful internet venture. It’s a […]
Month: February 2017
9 Must-Haves of a Successful Resume
It’s time to make your resume stand out. CREDIT: Getty Images Six seconds. That’s the amount of time you have to impress a recruiter with your résumé. In some cases, whoever’s reading your CV might be looking for a reason to toss it in the “No” pile. You need to sweat the small stuff. […]
Five Ways to Be Happier Without Changing a Thing
You don’t need to change your life to be happier, but you might need to change your thinking. CREDIT: Getty Images I was in downward dog the other day, in the most Zen place a person can find in New York City, a yoga studio. As the teacher rattled on about the importance of […]
Is it fair? 1-month pay loss for being sick for 2 days
If an employee contracts an illness not resulting out of an employment-related injury, the employee must report about his/her illness within a maximum of two days. I was absent from work in a Dubai company on December 27 and 28 (two days) last year due to an illness. I could not inform the office about […]
This small Canadian town will give a job and a piece of land to anyone willing to move there
Cape Breton is a small island located at the eastern end of Nova Scotia, Canada. The Farmer’s Daughter Country Market, a bakery and general store, is a staple of this hidden paradise which is looking to expand. Actually, they have everything they need for this purpose, except…people. This beautiful island with its unique nature and ecologically clean environment has lots to offer: there are many places […]
Nokia Re-launches its classic 3310 phone with a twist at QAR 186
Nokia ‘s newly revitalised phone business went back to the future on Sunday, re-introducing a brightly coloured version of the classic 3310 talk and text phone, the world’s most popular device in the year 2000. The new model has bigger screens and is priced at just 49 euros ($52). Its 22 hours of talk time […]
Visa to this country can cost you more after July
A ministry statement late on Saturday gave no other details Egypt’s plans to more than double charges for entry visas paid by foreign visitors arriving in the country have been put off until July 1, according to the Tourism Ministry. A ministry statement late on Saturday gave no other details, but Egyptian officials explained that […]
Guide for Checking Travel ban in Qatar 2017
Author: Ruchi singh Despite the fact that Qatar recently established a new labour law, a few things, like travel bans, still exist. A travel ban is typically set on people who have criminal/civil evidence against them. In case that oneis willing to leave the nation and feelsthat he/she may have a travel bancircular set up, […]
Disclosing trade secrets can cost ex-employees their End of Service benefits
Disclosing trade secrets can cost ex-employees their E-o-S benefits Disclosing trade secrets can cost you your end of service benefits, a legal expert has said. The new residency law gives the employers the right not only to dismiss an employee in such a scenario but also do so without awarding any end of service benefits […]
The One Emotional Intelligence Skill You Need to Be Hugely Successful (but Nobody Uses It)
Want to end conflict and improve company morale by the end of the week? Make sure your leaders have a handle on this emotional intelligence trait. CREDIT: Getty Images Think about a work scenario in your past when the proverbial fit hit the shan. Perhaps an unforeseen circumstance that led to a massive layoff. […]