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Realities successful people face head on

Published On: January 2, 2017 11:45 PM NPT By: Republica

Ask any successful person how they got to the top, and they’ll tell you they had to face plenty of harsh truths and realities to get there. This isn’t meant to be intimidating it’s empowering! Plenty of ultra-successful people have had to face tough obstacles in the moment, but luckily you have the luxury of time and preparation.

Ideas to get your employees moving

Published On: January 2, 2017 11:30 PM NPT By: Republica

Healthy workers are great for business they take fewer sick days, cost less to insure and tend to be happier and more confident than their unhealthy counterparts. For desk-bound professionals, staying active can be a challenge. By finding ways to get employees moving, you can improve their lives and boost your bottom line.

Flaunting that blue uniform

Published On: January 2, 2017 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica

Ramita Munikar, 29, is an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Nepal Police. She is a graduate of National Integrated College and is currently working at Thapathali, Kathmandu under the Traffic Police division. Thapathali is also taken as an exemplary unit in Traffic Division for being able to enforce the traffic rules strictly. Ramita shares with Prasuma Rawal of Republica her background, challenges and career scopes for a female police officer in Nepal.

Tips for making a big career change

Published On: December 26, 2016 11:30 PM NPT By: Republica

If you’re feeling dissatisfied at your job, it can be tempting to consider changing careers altogether.

New Year’s resolutions for business success

Published On: December 26, 2016 11:15 PM NPT By: Republica

The end of the year is a good time to reflect on your business’s progress over the past year and plan how you want your business to develop. Do you want increased success in the coming year or the chance to enjoy the success you’ve achieved more? These New Year’s resolutions are designed to help you do both strike a better work-life balance and increase your business success in the coming year.

Nursing is more than a profession

Published On: December 26, 2016 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica

Mira Khanal has more than 15 years of working experience in nursing. She is the principal of Alka Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Hattiban, Lalitpur. Apart from managing college administration, she loves to teach subjects like management, research and child care. In conversation with Republica’s Prasansha Rimal, she shares her inspiration to pursue nursing, its scope in Nepal and the challenges she has had to face.

How can you stay happy at work?

Published On: December 20, 2016 02:30 AM NPT By: Republica

Due to an increasingly global, freelance and remote workforce, rapid advances in technology, and an ever-evolving economy, the corporate career ladder is dead. Gone are the days where someone lands a job after college, and stays at the same company for twenty-five years. Nearly one-quarter of millennials have switched their jobs in the past year and the average 25-34 year-olds leave their job every three years.

Career-boosting habits you should adopt today

Published On: December 20, 2016 01:15 AM NPT By: Republica

From entry-level to senior management, most workers have something more they’d like to achieve in their professional lives. But advancing your career doesn’t just mean getting a promotion or switching to another company. Every day, there are simple, little things you can do to improve your productivity, your job satisfaction and your overall standing with your colleagues. Here are eight habits you can start forming today to help your career.

Diversity in the workplace

Published On: December 20, 2016 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

While diversity is a key feature of the ideal workplace, in reality, progress has been much slower than many want to admit. How can a company make way for minority professionals at all levels without generating feelings of unfairness and bitterness in majority employees? Developing a positive action initiative is the first step.

Ways to negotiate higher salary

Published On: December 13, 2016 11:30 AM NPT By: Republica

Job seekers spend so much time fine-tuning resumes and preparing for interviews that they are often unprepared for the salary proposal that accompanies a job offer. The company has made a significant investment in filling that vacancy and may be willing to come to more attractive terms, but many candidates fail to realize that employers are open to salary negotiation.