Women around the world are striving each day to break stereotypes around their perceived role within the household and, broadly speaking, within society. In Southeast Asia, this battle is tougher given the patriarchal nature of the society, which is reflected in the actions and thoughts of its people. — From reducing women to the role of caretakers and housewives to discriminating against those who enter the workforce for financial and emotional independence, here are a few examples of what women in this part of the world hear on a regular basis:

“Medium is the Message” is a phrase created by Marshall McLuhan, meaning that the form of a medium embeds itself in the message, creating a symbiotic relationship by which the medium influences how the message is perceived. With the social media event, this quote makes sense more than ever. — Indeed we passed from a world where information was given mainly by tv, newspaper, and radio to a world where everyone, through a simple click, can share news, opinion, a picture, or a video and go viral in a few hours.

What is greenwashing, and why must we be aware of this practice? Let’s start by explaining a straightforward concept of the economy that is the basis of greenwashing. Companies, especially B2C, offer goods and services to CONSUMERS. It is a very basic concept. …

Whether fresh out of school or looking to switch from your current role, job interviews can be overwhelming. Here are several tips and tricks I have learned from experience and from the advice of my peers and mentors that can help you feel confident before and during an interview! 1. Do your homework at the company. It…

When they hear the term career blockers, most people will think of all those who tried to sabotage their careers in one way or another. A colleague may try to pull you down or take credit for your work. Or it may be a manager who doesn’t acknowledge or appreciate…

A recent survey from Deloitte showed that more than 20% of millennials and Gen Zers wanted purposeful jobs, challenging companies to scrutinise their human resources management from job advertising to learning opportunities. An insightful data prompted me to think: How might companies create all-encompassing job titles to recruit staff that…

Insights and learnings from LMF Life Skills Summit 2022 — Today’s world is more connected than ever before, but it’s also harder to make meaningful connections with people. Why? People use social media as a news feed, not a place to build genuine relationships. …

Insights and learnings from LMF Life Skills Summit 2022 — I believe conversations and ideas can change the world, and I always keep an eye on such an event where I can get both or even either of them. …

Insights and learnings from LMF Life Skills Summit 2022 — How many of you have had the thought, ‘I deserve more money’ when reflecting on your job? How many of you have then taken the steps to get that pay raise? If you said no, you’re not alone. A recent survey of 1,500 UK professionals by the UK’s leading jobs…