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Need for more women in high positions
By Hermann Micallef “We need to ensure that more women have access to jobs in high places, in positions where decisions are made.” These were the words of…
Youths need to learn how to live in a society
“The youth of today need to learn how to live in society and how democracy works in real life. Secondary education should not be limited to Mathematics, English, Maltese,…
“Take care of your beloved elderly relatives and visit them often!”
“Take care of your elderly relatives … visit them often and do not abandon them”. This was an emotional appeal made by a carer, who wished to remain anonymous,…
Be professional at work!
Professionalism is defined as a person’s conduct at the workplace. Despite the word itself, this quality is not restricted to what we describe as "the professions," which are typically…
The unions are key players in the strengthening of data protection
Trade unions are among those organisations that wish to regularise policies regarding the protection of data before the General Protection of Data Regulation (GPDR) comes into effect around the…
The benefits of diversity at the workplace
What comes to mind when you think of diversity? The first factors that pop into people’s minds are age, gender, race and cultural background. There are more ways to…
Workplace friendships: good or bad?
Few would argue that true friendship has the power to enrich our lives. But what role should friendship play in the workplace? Is it smarter to keep your personal…
Do you want to overcome apathy at work?
We need to work. There is no argument there. Most of us spend long periods of time ticking off a series of things we have to do to generate…
Are you going to make resolutions relating to work this year?
We have started a new year and some of us make resolutions. The majority of us draws up a list of resolutions aimed at bettering ourselves in every aspect…
Workers must be motivated to save
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is emphasising the importance of encouraging European citizens, including the Maltese, to save money during their working lives. In an interview…