Features
Leadership Challenges post COVID-19: Adapt & Retool for the New World
At a crisis period like this, Mission Save Bangladesh arranged a panel discussion amongst veterans from different industries to talk about leadership challenges post COVID 19.
Career and educational opportunities for Bangladeshis in the Land of the Rising Sun
Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun is not only a popular travel destination, it is increasingly becoming an educational hub for Bangladeshi students who want to pursue tertiary-level study abroad.
WHAT THE HECK IS A COPYWRITER?
Every now and then, advertising agencies will ask to hire copywriters. You may have even met one and wondered if that person is another unemployed individual with a vague job title like the CEO of a Facebook called 'What I Ate Today'.
What not to do in your undergrad years
A good number of you adrenaline junkies out there doing your undergrads would find the idea of being advised with a “NOT-to-do” list borderline preposterous. After all, these four years encompass the firsts and lasts of a lot of carefree adventures.
Is your boss a Michael Scott?
Are you fortunate enough to have a boss who’s as inspirational as Mr Scott?
3 signs your work place is killing you
Wondering if your workplace is getting to you? Here are the top three questions you should be asking yourself.
Take charge of your life: Ishtiaq Ahmed on self-transformation
Why are only five percent of graduates truly successful in their careers? Why does the majority live out an average life? Have you ever asked your seniors these questions? Instead of delving into details, I'm going to lay down the path to 'self-transformation', to show you how to lead a better career.
Unusual ways to boost employee productivity
Creating a workplace filled with happy employees isn't as challenging as we might think. And it isn't about fatter pay checks.
This is not what I had planned
No one can pack a punch like Mike Tyson, or score a satisfying goal like Maradona. They are just a few examples of experts who inspire millions by doing what they do best. But have you ever wondered whether they had started off on the same path?
Communicating organisational philosophy
An organisation's philosophy stems from its culture, mission and vision statement; it dictates almost everything—the everyday functions, ethical stance, treatment of customers and employees, the culture and so on.
Hi? Dear? A guide to e-mail salutation
Using the correct salutation is of the utmost importance and just a bit of effort can help us get rid of confusion. Find out some of the ways you can accomplish just that.
Five books for inspiration this new year
Books can be an amazing source of solitude and inspiration at the same time. As the year-end holiday season sets in, it also brings along one of the best times of the year for a bookworm to kick start a book-reading marathon.
Study shows investment on reproductive health of RMG workers will yield even bigger return in the long run
‘NIRAPOD: Saving Women from Unwanted Pregnancies and unsafe MR project’was conceptualised on the assessment that women workers’ health remains a critical area of investment in the readymade garments industry. And after investigating the matter thoroughly it was found that the productivity of the workers in garments factories can increase up to 13% if investment is made on their reproductive health. This information was revealed in a report of a research that was conducted for a year by private development firm Phulki, on leading garments factories located in Dhaka, Narayanganj and Gazipur.
The most important colours in business
Every year, Pantone, a company that develops colour systems for a variety of industries, pores over aesthetic trends – from new movies and technology to hot travel spots – and crowns a new shade the Colour of the Year.
Get psyched: The ultimate pre-presentation playlist
People have weird pre-presentation rituals. Some sit quietly in their happy place to feel all positive and butterfly-ish, while others like to punch every wall to their right and left till their knuckles are bloody. But the most common ritual for people to get all pumped to ace that speech is to listen to music.
Before you pack your bags: What you need to know about moving abroad
The prospect of moving abroad is attractive to most regardless of age or occupation. But as someone might have told you, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. Despite our preconceived notions it's important to know exactly what you're likely to face. So here are a few facts for those of you wanting to work or study abroad.