NEWS & VIEWS

Want to stand out from your competition? You need to tap into your valuable assets - your existing clients! Many businesses purely focus on generating new leads and forget about reconnecting with the customers they spent so long trying to acquire in the first place. Even though it might feel...

Quitting your job, taking the plunge and starting your own business can be a very daunting prospect. Not only this, many people may assume that the transition from being an employee to taking on the role of managing your own employees is a seamless process. However, even the most successful of...

Some people may think that "Personal Development" is an airy-fairy term that's just the latest HR fad. On the other hand, many would disagree thinking that like with most things in life, there is always room for improvement. Take a look at the reasons why making time for yourself and focusing on...

Office conflict can make the difference between employees feeling engaged and motivated or disgruntled and disheartened. Workplace conflict can exist due to differences in employees' personalities and principles. Tension in the workplace can affect the business' turnover rates, meaning the sooner...

Is the location of where you work important? There are some instances where location is becoming less important, for example if you have a purely online business. With the advances in technology, more and more people are viewing business location as obsolete. However, for many businesses and...

We are getting ready for a new year and new workplace trends. Read what Orega predict will be big in 2017:

Wearable tech can give the user and their employer a range of benefits, from health to data collection to increased productivity. On the flipside, there are a range of barriers to the adoption of this type of tech, as privacy concerns for both employee and employer raise flags. Set to be a hot...

The way you conduct yourself in a meeting will leave a lasting impression with your manager, co-workers and clients. Your behaviour could affect your professional reputation so it's best to make sure you don't come across on the wrong foot.

You've decided to start your own business but you're unsure as to what to do next? Being a business start-up has many stresses associated with it. Don't let your business' location be one of them. Working from home or your local coffee shop is economical but is it building the best professional...

Even if you're not in a management role, improving your leadership skills is important for your career development. Becoming an effective leader is vital if you want to be noticed for a promotion or when presenting your competencies in a job interview.