Against the backdrop of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, the demand for police officers is especially high. As of November 11, 2025 the Jamaica Information Service reported a death toll of 45 persons, and this figure is expected to rise in the coming weeks as water recedes and marooned areas become accessible. In all of this, there is mounting pressure on police officers and other security personnel to verify deaths, locate missing persons, conduct welfare checks and act as pers

Conflict is inevitable, what makes the difference is conflict resolution. But guess what, people also differ in their conflict resolution style! There are those who are more direct and others who are avoidant, those willing to listen versus others who talk too much, those who want to resolve the conflict and others who want to stay mad! It sounds like a bad joke, but as the manager, you must navigate this landmine of employee temperament, where one wrong move can set off a se

I’m sure many of us have heard the term imposter syndrome floating around in conversations or online. First of all, imposter syndrome is...

There’s been some rumblings about the influx of artificial intelligence (AI) not just in the workplace, but across daily life. AI has allowed businesses to automate routine tasks, optimize resource allocation and reduce waste. An extra special perk of AI, is that it allows us to process large amounts of information in a short time, providing insights on trends and behaviours. If AI is so great, then why is there so much anxiety around its increasing use? Let’s consider this s

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It’s a new year and most of us are reeling from eating so much food and having bottomless drinks. If you were able to keep your...

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“Return to office backlash”, “back to office” and “back in office” are trending, as companies have been mandating employees to go back to...

In honour of world mental health day let’s talk about mental health at work. A quick search on any search engine would show you that...

Let’s talk about emotional intelligence. What is it? Simply put, emotional intelligence is one’s ability to manage their own emotions and...

In the spirit of Jamaica’s 62nd independence, I thought it would be interesting to discuss the younger workforce. It is no secret that...

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Have you ever met someone who was perfect on paper? They went to university, have the appropriate training and may even have the...

When we talk about ageism, the focus is often on how the more mature population is ostracized from the workplace, pushed out as if their...

Self-made success is the new craze . Yes , it's important to gain success based on your own merit but is there really such a thing as...

There are many differences between the East and the West. Perhaps the most striking is the homogenous make-up of Asian societies. This...