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6 Tips to Help You Ace Your Next Networking Event

6 Tips to Help You Ace Your Next Networking Event

Networking does not come easily to everyone. The notion of mingling among a roomful of strangers makes most introverts feel distinctly uneasy. You may worry you are going to say something silly and embarrass yourself, or struggle to find something interesting to talk about.   This is all very natural—but unfortunately, networking is a fact of… Continue Reading

11 Types of Bias That Could Be Harming Your Professional Relationships

11 Types of Bias That Could Be Harming Your Professional Relationships

Every day, each one of us is required to make hundreds of choices, and not all of them are the right ones. Heavily influenced by primary, innate biases operating on a different level from conscious, rational thought processes, the human decision-making process is inherently flawed. Within the workplace, unconscious bias is rife, as each individual’s… Continue Reading

7 of the Top Benefits of Workplace Diversity

7 of the Top Benefits of Workplace Diversity

Globalization has made the world much smaller, with even traditionally closed-off countries experiencing rapid rates of migration, altering their demographic structure and economy. Workplace diversity is essential for companies to remain relevant, increasing their audience of potential customers, boosting creativity and productivity, and enabling businesses to be competitive in the global marketplace. Nevertheless, as popular… Continue Reading

6 Innovative Entrepreneurs Who Changed the World

Great entrepreneurs make the impossible possible, break down barriers, and leave their respective industries forever changed. In this article, we look at the extraordinary achievements of six of the world’s most innovative entrepreneurs. Larry Page Born March 26, 1973, in East Lansing, Michigan, Larry Page is the IT entrepreneur who co-founded Google, the world’s most… Continue Reading