What’s more, social activities tend to be more frequent and kids are also off school. The sun seems to call out to us and the last thing any of us want to do is work the same long hours we’re used during the colder months. The notion of having a flexible work schedule during these 2 or 3 months becomes a desirable aspiration for many. Moreover, the advantages of fluid working hours have been...
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What to Know Before You Make Your MoveIf you’re considering packing up your office job and delving into the lesser-known world of freelancing, chances are you’re experiencing both great excitement and nauseating terror all at once.On the one hand, you’re no longer tied down to a set weekly schedule or to an unpleasant boss; you get to make your own hours and be your own boss…what’s not to like?...
Remote working is on the rise and hundreds of companies of all sizes and across all industries have embraced flexible working options in order to provide their employees with a more suitable work style that accommodates the need for a better work-life balance.Moreover, many individuals are catching onto this style of working and realising that their job doesn’t have to determine where they live or...
Having a cohesive and united task-force is an essential part of any organisation’s success. Team building involves getting your staff to work together in more informal settings that will help their collaboration while in the office.Regardless of the nature of your organisation, as well as the individual roles that it comprises, your employees will always tend to fall into two broad categories; those who...
The addition of a home office to your household is a smart decision for many reasons, whether you’ve recently taken the step to start working from home or you just want a functional space where you can continue to work on tasks and projects outside your workplace.So where to start? You’re likely to face the same challenges that you did with other rooms in your house but some additional hurdles may also...
If you work in an office, you may have become immune to the unique culture that may only be found within its walls. If, on the other hand, you’re new to the phenomenon, you may find it somewhat of a culture shock. Take note of the below to better familiarise yourself with all the daily trials and tribulations of any office culture. Don’t worry, you’ll get used to it in no time. Lack of Personal...
Nowadays, we’ve come to expect a better, more improved version of everything we had accepted without question before. Better phones, better laptops, hell some of us are even on the lookout for better sex. In today’s digital age, when technology has made it possible for most things to be upgraded, people have started to demand the same upgrades in other aspects of life too. Whereas in times gone by, it...
An island steeped in culture, history and breath-taking sea views, if you’re considering relocating your offices to Malta, you’ve picked a good contender. Apart from its strategic Mediterranean location and its attractive tax incentives, Malta has a lot to offer which is probably why it’s seen a massive influx of foreign businesses over the past decade. So where to begin? Getting accustomed to the...
Apart from its beauty, culinary delights and easy-going lifestyle, Malta has also undergone a massive overhaul within the business and finance sector over the past few decades. While somewhat limited in natural resources, the Maltese have always relied on its strong human resources sector to expand its potential on a worldwide scale. Once coveted for its booming tourism industry, Malta now also brings...
The Latest Trend to Sweep Offices Across the GlobeThe brainchild of Herman Miller, the concept of the living office is characterised by a high-performing workplace that presents employees with quality work experience and helps businesses to achieve their long-term goals.Think of it as an improvement of the standard office space, one that provides your staff with all the best tools to be able to do their...
Most of us are have become so accustomed to the daily grind that we barely notice it anymore; it’s simply ingrained into our daily schedule: wake up, go to work, punch in, work for 8-10 hours, punch out, and then we proceed to make the most of our ‘leisure’ time (ie. time spent away from work) as we see fit. However, this routine is rapidly changing on a global level; workers are no longer tied...
An open-plan office in Malta? Things to consider. It's likely that the concept of the open-plan office in Malta was first inspired after it's launch in Germany way back in the 50s; the idea was to ease communication and collaboration between employees by breaking down walls that act as “barriers to success”. Nowadays, numerous organisations the world over have chosen to adopt this layout for their...
Using Plants to Boost Moods and Productivity A cheap and cheerful way to enhance your office space is to bring a couple of plants into the fold. Research by leading psychologists has proven that employees work better when offices are equipped with a substantial number of plants since the green touch greatly aids creativity and productivity, and act as effective stress-busters. The countless health...
Nat Brewer is an Events Manager with NetEnt, one of the biggest gaming software providers in the industry. She opens up about what it’s like to work with such a thriving brand. You recently started working for NetEnt. Have you been in iGaming for long? How did you get into it? I was always curious about the industry. However, with a background in hospitality management, I didn’t think I would ever have...
Annabel Camilleri is in the process of getting her very own start-up company off the ground. The project in question is an online lottery website for the Nigerian market. While this may sound extremely niche, she dishes the details on how her past career moves led her to make this move and how it feels to be working with family. You're currently in the process of setting up an online lottery/jackpot...
Meet Mark Filetti, an aircraft engineer who also builds motorcycles in his spare time. The proud owner of Dirt Road Cycles in Sliema, shares his passion for bikes with us as well as some of his pet peeves. So, I have to ask, what’s the attraction to bikes? Since I was young enough to remember, I was always fascinated by bikes. It started with BMX bicycles and eventually grew into a passion...
