Forbes has published its annual list celebrating the world’s 100 leading female figures. Among the names are CEOs, royalty, political leaders, even pop stars. Certain female leaders have been praised this year for how they have been dealing with Covid-19 in their respective countries. In America history was made when Kamala Harris became the first…
Do you have a side hustle*? In these uncertain times, it pays to have an extra income on top of your main job. But should you tell your boss about your extra job? What is the secret to a successful side hustle? Read the article below to discover more! *π΄πͺπ₯π¦ π©πΆπ΄π΅ππ¦ – a piece of…
Black Friday is just around the corner. With many high street shops closed, consumers are turning to online stores to shop around for the latest deals. In fact, many online stores have already started Black Friday events, selling products at a big discount to make the most of the occasion. Let’s take a look at…
With the release of the Playstation 5 and the Xbox Series X this week, we thought we’d dive into one of the biggest industries in the world – Video Games! Let’s starts by looking at 7 video games that changed the world: Video games could even help you get a better job! Here’s how! https://www.bbc.com/news/business-49317440…
It’s all eyes on the USA today as the presidential campaign comes to a close. But do you know how the US election works? Watch the video and then consider the questions below: Do you think the American system of choosing a leader is fair? Given that the electoral college is unlikely to disappear, can…
It’s Halloween this weekend. So we thought we would take a look at some truly terrifying products that failed miserably upon release! Do you remember any of these horrors? 1957 β Ford Edsel Bill Gates cites the Edsel flop as his favorite case study. Even the name “Edsel” is synonymous with “marketing failure.” Ford invested $400 million into the car,…
Have you ever experienced culture shock? Decide whether these cultural etiquette statements are true or false. 1. In Singapore, the word βnoβ is considered impolite.2. In Greece, you should nod your head upwards to say βyesβ.3. In Italy, it is a bad idea to turn up late for a meeting.4. In the Netherlands, it is…
In an age of social distancing, machines are being used for everything from cleaning to taking temperatures. Take a look at these ingenious droids that help people in their everyday jobs! Which one would help you carry out your daily tasks? Do you have a robot at your place of work?
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What do you listen to to help you focus? Classical music? ‘lofi hip hop radio – beats to relax/study to’? Ambient noise? Some remote workers are turning to websites that provide artificial office noise to help them concentrate! Is this something you would try? Read more here: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-53724338
