Is it really there? This difference between the gen Y’s and the other generations?

I’ve read some articles (newspaper, mags, blogs, and pieces of books) about the difference between Gey Y (~ 1980-1999), Gen X (~ 1965-1980) and Baby Boomers (~ 1945-1965) in the work place. I wonder whether these articles are really relevant, some parts of it is not, but i found some part of comparison which are [...]

How organization can be stiffled by their mindset about people

After working some more and see more workings of other organization, i’m impressed by the extent of the role of people in the organization.
Saying “organization is all about the people in it” make sense, since organization is nothing but a group of people working toward a (supposedly) common goal or purpose.
But to see that all [...]

What’s the best career move for fresh graduates?

Get yourself a good boss.
Totally.
If you have the option of 3 type of workplace:
1. A place that offers substantial pay compared to other company for fresh grads (it happens right?)
2. A place with good boss, people who are great themselves and really care about making their staff to be as good as them
3. A place [...]

Why does being a good boss is so difficult?

Because being a bad one is so easy
Ok first, how do you become a good boss?

Forgiveness and Time Management

Last Sunday i heard a very nice sermon about forgiving and forgetting.
This topic can be approached from very crude (you have to forgive because you just have to) to very sophisticated (you forgive AND forget because it frees yourself)
But i heard a very interesting piece of insight, a piece that resonates with me, that forgiving [...]

Moving to the higher ground on motivation

I’ve mentioned the positive sharing blog (can be found here).
Now i like to share a bit about a post that really resonates with me.
(the full post can be found here)
The post talk about 4 different type of motivation, driven by positive or negative motivation and extrinsic or intrinsic factor.

Naturally, the best is positive and intrinsic [...]

Found a great blog on happiness at work

As a worker and supervisor, i believe in the values of making the workplace as place for personal growth.
Having challenging assignments that gives people the chance to expand their knowledge, push new mind boundaries.
That also means doing these challenging assignments in a positive environment, an environment where personal traits are appreciated, credit are properly given, [...]