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Human resources must adapt to face Industry 4.0: Experts

admin February 11, 2019 0

Human resource departments (HRD) must adapt to new technologies to adequately prepare for Industry 4.0, experts have said.

The fourth industrial revolution, commonly known as Industry 4.0, is bringing rapid technological advancements, changing the nature of work and increasing demand for a skilled workforce.

Four-day work week experiment in NZ proves successful

admin February 7, 2019 0

A recent experiment in New Zealand has shown that employees have greater productivity, work-life balance and lower stress levels when working only four days a week, reported CNN.

Researchers conducted the two-month experiment involving 240 employees from Perpetual Guardian, a company that provides will and estate management services. The trial ran from the beginning of March through the end of April.

Why do we feel sleepy after eating a meal?

admin February 4, 2019 0

Are you someone who gets sleepy after a meal? Have you ever wondered why this happens?

Sleepiness after eating is a response of the body to chemical changes during the digestion process. This is normal and it happens to everybody. However, if sleepiness occurs every time after eating and obstructs your ability to function, this may be a concern. Sleepiness after lunch can also hinder you from doing your work effectively after lunch.

How to utilize social media in your job search

admin January 28, 2019 0

With the huge role that social media plays in our personal lives, it’s no surprise that it also has a big influence on our professional lives. Employers are increasingly using social media channels to screen potential new employees. Whether you’re an avid user of social media or not, it’s likely to play a role in your job search.

Not only are companies using social media as a way to promote externally or to do background checks on potential employees but it is also an effective tool to manage staff internally and to drive retention. Platforms such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook are no longer simply places to post holiday photos and connect with old friends. They have become a way for people to present a carefully curated profile of a well-rounded professional.

Five tips for students seeking career as programmer

admin January 24, 2019 0

Technology is arguably one of the most popular sectors these days and people, who have strong backgrounds in the field, are considered to be the most sought after by giant companies and employers everywhere.

During a Skypeathon event hosted by the Indonesian delegation at the Microsoft Education Exchange ( E2 ) 2018 in Singapore on March 15, which was joined by students from 82 schools across Indonesia, Microsoft Worldwide Education vice president Anthony Salcito shared these crucial tips on what students can do to start preparing for a future as a programmer.

Govt recognizes mental health problems as occupational hazard

admin January 21, 2019 0

After decades, Indonesia has finally recognized mental disorder as an occupational hazard by issuing a new ministerial regulation that requires employers to ensure that their workers have a good work-life balance, among other things.

The inclusion has expanded worker protection to not only the usual blue-collar workers who work with machinery that could be dangerous but also to white-collar workers toiling in front of computers. Apparently, for some people, this kind of job can be hazardous.

Before stress leads to suicide, here’s how you can help

admin January 14, 2019 0

Sometimes people feel like the problems of life are coming at them like a million bricks hurled with a vengeance, driving them to give up on life itself. The perceived weight of each problem and the psychological readiness to deal with it differs from one person to another. Each person’s readiness is rooted in his or her respective character, which determines a person’s response to the problems.

20 easy health tips to keep you more active at work

admin January 10, 2019 0

If you regularly find yourself tied to your desk the entire day at the office, you may want to consider being more active, as sitting down for too long every day can trigger health risks that are reportedly as high as those from smoking, such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.

According to kompas.com, the negative effects of sitting all day are irreversible and cannot be compensated by good health habits in other areas. Hence, the only way to avoid these health risks is by decreasing the amount of time spent sitting and being more active.

Jakarta micro, small businesses can now start from homes

admin January 7, 2019 0

The Jakarta administration has recently issued a new gubernatorial regulation that allows entrepreneurs to use their residence as a place of business — a practice previously prohibited.

Jakarta Deputy Governor Sandiaga Uno, formerly an entrepreneur, said Gubernatorial Regulation No. 30/2018 on micro and small enterprise permits was made to boost the development of such businesses in the capital.

Plants in workspace can reduce stress level, sick days

admin January 2, 2019 0

Researchers have found that having plants in your workspace could reduce stress levels and sick days, according to the Independent.

The spread of illnesses in the workplace is commonly caused by poor ventilation as well as chemicals used in office furniture, which include formaldehyde, benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene and xylene. Some cleaning products even contain ammonia.