Is negotiation really an art? Do people actually enjoy negotiating? Why are some people so damn good at negotiation and why do I run away from it like the plague? Questions I ask myself very frequently about the art of negotiation. Ready to crack this negotiation minefield I recently attended a workshop organised by Norton…
Books to boost your career development
As a woman (or man, for that matter) in business, there are always certain areas where you can improve to help you achieve your career goals, nobody is perfect! Whether it’s networking, time-management or the art of prioritisation, we all have something to learn, no matter what role you play in the company. Take the…
3 easy ways to improve workplace flexibility
Recent research suggests that 4:00 a.m. is the most productive hour of the day. Your typical over-achiever gets up around this hour, tackles a few personal things and gets cranking on work responsibilities. Tech titan Tim Cook is known to start his morning routine at 3:45 a.m. and be the first in the office. That…
Getting back on track after a career break
We often hear of people struggling to reenter the workforce after a career hiatus. People that have taken career breaks for elder care, personal health issues, and most commonly for full time parenting the responsibility of which largely weighs on women. Returning to work thereafter is undoubtedly hard. Employers can be hesitant to hire people with…
Is it easy to go back to work after a career gap?
If getting back into work mode after a weekend is tough, imagine coming back to work after a career break of maybe one, five or even 15 years away. Nowadays, you might not have to imagine, because a gap on your CV is no longer a career no-no. There might come a time when we…
Why SMEs should embrace the flexi-time movement
In recent years, we have seen both employees and companies increasingly embrace flexi-time movement. For employees, this means less time commuting and more convenient working hours. On the other hand, many large organisations have been keenly integrating this practice into their business culture, encouraged by reports and studies showing that flexibility at work can have…
Returning to work with Visa
Mums@Work, rebranded as Women@Work, first launched the first Return to Work program in 2017 and since then have held many programs that have successfully introduced so many talented ladies back to the workplace in Dubai. We love to share the amazing success stories to inspire you all…and the Visa Returnship is one of the best,…
Kate Kikano, TKD Lingerie | Be Your Own Boss
Kate Kikano, Founder of TKD Lingerie, talks to Women@Work indepth about what made her want to become her own boss, the pitfalls and advice for anyone looking to make that first step. How did you come up with the concept for your business and at what point did you decide to make it a reality?…
Comprehensive guide to creating your first LinkedIn video | Think Natalia
Natalia Wiechowski or Think Natalia is a Public Speaker, Coach and Influencer. She gives talks us through her tips on creating your first Linkedin video. A few words from Nathalia I love how my online community always openly shares their biggest personal branding challenges with me on LinkedIn, Instagram and other social media platforms. A statement that I read…
Su & Caroline, 2Birds | Be Your Own Boss
Meet Sue and Caroline, both mothers and founders of 2birds. We caught up them to see what inspired them to be their own boss. How did you come up with the concept for your business and at what point did you decide to make it a reality? 2birds is a modern versatile fashion brand inspired…