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Syeda Adiba Arif

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Next Step / Why some good leaders stop getting better

‘Far enemy’ and ‘near enemy’ are concepts that come from Buddhist psychology and can be very useful in self-development.
13 January 2026, 12:21 PM
13 January 2026, 12:21 PM
bad habits of high-potential employees in the workplace

Next Step / 5 bad habits of high-potential employees

Despite emphasising the equal weightage of business and people, many organisations end up overlooking the negative impact of these ambitious talents on team morale. When left unchecked, they can have serious consequences on long term business results. Watch out for these 5 bad habits commonly found in high-potential employees.
26 November 2024, 06:35 AM
26 November 2024, 06:35 AM
Performance conversation

Next Step / How to have effective performance conversations with your manager

In the frenzy of daily tasks, employees often prioritise performance conversations with their managers. Don’t let “crucial tasks” that perpetually pop-up take precedence over your self-growth and follow the below tips on having conversations that truly matter.
19 November 2024, 04:42 AM
19 November 2024, 04:42 AM
How to stay active during work

Next Step / Sustaining energy at work

To avoid fatigue and burnout during a 9 to 5 workday, it's important to be mindful of your work habits. Utilising these techniques can help maintain energy levels, which is crucial for both wellbeing and productivity.
9 July 2024, 03:03 AM
9 July 2024, 03:03 AM
work study balance

Next Step / Six strategies to juggle a full-time job and postgraduate studies

Pursuing postgraduate studies while having a full-time career can be very daunting. Here are six strategies that will help the process of balancing the two during this important point of your life.
19 March 2024, 03:46 AM
19 March 2024, 03:46 AM
Locker room talk

Next Step / Ending locker room talk at the workplace

While there are many more strides to be made to reach equality, higher representation in top management indicates that women have a much stronger voice at the workplace today, leaving no excuse or rationale to get away with entertaining lewd locker room talk.
5 March 2024, 03:33 AM
5 March 2024, 03:33 AM
Working abroad

Next Step / Four lessons from working abroad

The author started her professional career with an aspiration to work for a global business that would enable a borderless career. Last year, she had the chance to live and work in South Korea for three months on an assignment. Here are four lessons she learned during that time.
10 February 2024, 04:05 AM
10 February 2024, 04:05 AM
Unmasking imposter syndrome: A working woman’s guide to breaking free

Next Step / Unmasking imposter syndrome: A working woman’s guide to breaking free

Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon arising from the unshakeable feeling of inadequacy, where individuals doubt their abilities and achievements, despite evidence of competence, capabilities and experiences.
17 March 2023, 03:30 AM
17 March 2023, 03:30 AM
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Do part-time jobs add value to your cv?

University life is hands down one of the most chaotic phases of one's life. Most rational people with even the slightest of ambitions use
17 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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The Road to CEO

“The Road to CEO” organized by Skill Hunt set up a platform to connect the young, aspiring future leaders with some of the successful business leaders in the industry.
3 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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Networking through business competitions

Every year, a plethora of business competitions take place in Bangladesh. These are based on fields such as marketing, finance, sales,
5 April 2018, 18:00 PM
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STARTUP vs. CORPORATE

I've spoken to two professionals who've had adequate exposure in both worlds and are well brushed up with the pros and cons of each. So if you're still utterly perplexed about where to work, this article will hopefully help you make a decision.
5 April 2018, 18:00 PM
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Women acing careers deemed unfit for them

An average Bangladeshi woman is constantly told how to live her life. Whenever she attempts something daring or unconventional,
15 March 2018, 18:00 PM
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