By: Jeanette Teh In 2012, the United Nations proclaimed 20th March to be the International Day of Happiness, officially acknowledging the importance of happiness as a universal goal to be included in public policies worldwide. Pharell Williams will be hosting a “Happy Party” with the UN to encourage spreading...
Managing in Today’s Economy
By: Jeanette Teh Navigating the current times of uncertainty with low oil prices, a slowdown in economic growth, and geopolitical crises can provide challenges for management. At Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Dubai last Tuesday, a panel of experts discussed management strategies for today’s economy. Global slowdown and its...
How to be an Ethical Leader
By: Jeanette Teh In a post-Enron era where corporate scandals and their associated billion-dollar fines grace the news almost daily, there are increasing calls for ethics in the workplace. While it might be obvious that ethical leaders set the right compliance culture, thereby reducing corruption within the organisation, it might...
