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Downside of being the reliable employee

When it comes to the corporate lexicon, being reliable is often lauded as the ultimate professional virtue. And indeed, it is, depending on who you ask

By Esther Muchene 2026-01-20 10:27:15

To quit or not to quit: Signs you are ready for a career move

By Esther Muchene 2026-01-14 09:44:55

Office politics no one warns you about

Every corporate environment has two sides: the polished public image and the invisible web of influence, favours and unspoken alliances

By Esther Muchene 2026-01-10 09:59:25

To quit or not to quit: Signs you're ready for a career move

For the modern professional, recognising when you have outgrown a role to the point where you are becoming a liability is more important than spotting the obvious red flags of a toxic environment

By Esther Muchene 2025-12-28 12:00:00

To quit or not to quit: Signs you're ready for a career move

Office party dos and don'ts: Keep it classy

It’s that time of year again when you can mix business with pleasure. However, one misstep could make you the talk of the office. So, how can you enjoy yourself without crossing the line?

By Esther Muchene 2025-12-20 09:43:15

Office party dos and don'ts: Keep it classy

Tired of being dismissed? When to speak up for yourself

Navigating any relationship, be it with friends, romantic partners, or work colleagues, requires establishing and enforcing boundaries, a process fundamentally rooted in assertiveness

By Esther Muchene 2025-12-04 08:27:50

Tired of being dismissed? When to speak up for yourself

Is your job compromising your health?

As an employee, you have the right to a healthy work environment, and you can also take steps to prevent things from falling apart

By Esther Muchene 2025-11-01 10:29:48

Your guide to understanding and managing burnout

While a manageable level of pressure can motivate performance, chronic work-related stress can lead to serious physical and emotional consequences

By Esther Muchene 2025-10-23 09:51:58

Your guide to understanding and managing burnout

Is quitting your job a good idea?

The decision to quit a job depends on an individual's specific needs and desires. It's important to carefully consider all the potential consequences before deciding to leave your job

By Esther Muchene 2025-10-02 10:11:30

Networking with a twist

I just discovered that the word networking with reference to meeting people of different interests might soon be obsolete. Well, not from the main dictionary but from political correctness.

By Tania Ngima
Oct. 18, 2014

Basic rules for getting along in the workplace

And while we are guilty of an etiquette faux pas, you do not want to be the co-worker who is avoided or discussed over the water cooler by everyone at the office.

By Tania Ngima
Oct. 11, 2014

Basic rules for getting along in the workplace

Breathe more hours into your day

On most days, I feel like I could do with just three more hours so I can actually conquer my to-do list.

By Tania Ngima
Oct. 4, 2014

How to stay active while working a desk job

In the modern workplace, desk jobs dominate and many of us spend long hours of the day rooted to our chairs. While the hours may pass unnoticed, our bodies are less forgiving

By Timo Muthuri
Sep. 13, 2025