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Most young people have the mindset of looking for employment at a major company straight after college graduation. In countries like Japan, there’s even a season dedicated solely to university students’ job hunt—it’s called “Shūkatsu”. Each year, on an agreed upon date, companies launch a recruitment drive, which culminates in a new intake of employees …

The Internet is a powerful tool we use every day but, surprisingly enough, very few use it to its maximum potential. Your general Net user follows a handful of websites to keep up with news and entertainment. Yet, there are dozens of ways one could use the Web to improve their lives. Beneficial uses include: ·  …

The disappointment you feel when you open a parcel and the contents are broken is difficult to put into words. It causes customers heartbreak, not unlike the contents of their parcel. There are a number of ways to pack products in a safe and efficient manner, stretch film being one of them, but why should …

For a lot of people, the idea of working as a freelancer sounds like an absolute dream. Whether you’re a designer, a writer, an accountant, or you work in any other industry, the freedom that comes with freelancing can often be incredibly tempting. And yes, while there are a lot of benefits to freelancing, you …

With the continued surge in online shopping outlets, most business people are inclined to believe it is the only way to grow their enterprises. It accounts for significant growth in most businesses as customers continue to look for one-stop shopping experiences. The next discussion highlights five actionable ways to grow your business. 1) Create a …

If there is one domain that is entirely forward-looking, that is education. Every time you drive your child to school, help him with homework and encourage him to study, you make an investment in the future. You do it to be certain that your son or daughter’s future is bright, perhaps even more so that …

As your business begins to grow, it is important to hire employees that are skilled enough to get the job done. Each employee is an investment to your business and the selection process should be well thought-out and practical for both you, your current employees, and the success of your business. When you have a …

When a business startup starts operating, there are many costs which they have to bear and which can cripple a business, especially one with a tight budget. Apart from communication costs there are many other costs which a new business has to bear like supply costs, labor costs, production costs, research and development costs, to …

While working at Motorola two engineers Bill Smith and Mikel J Harry in 1986, introduced Six Sigma (6σ), a set of tools and techniques can be used in the process of improvement. Later in 1995, Jack Welch made it his key business strategy at General Electric.  It seeks to improve quality of output of a …

At this point, you probably don’t need to be sold on the benefits of a diverse, inclusive workplace. Forbes contributor Kim Abreu outlines a slew of positives: more creativity and innovation in the workplace, easier recruitment, lower turnover, broader and deeper market capture. Instilling a culture of tolerance shouldn’t be a heavy lift either. But …