by: Catherine Banton

This year dawned the unprecedented era of working from home. Every indication shows that it is here to stay for the foreseeable future. Remote working is not exactly easy. It has its unique challenges. While it gives some degree of flexibility, there are some pitfalls to navigate. Getting in the right mindset is key to a productive time of working from home.

WFH should not be construed as a semi-holiday. It’s still the same work – just from home. The same rigour applies, although there may be some freedom in taking more breaks, longer lunches, depending on what needs to be done for the day. The same deadlines apply, too – unless otherwise stated. Do not be misled.

Here are a few tips to make your WFH experience pleasant, efficient, and effective.

by: Catherine Banton

There is a clear advantage in knowing and understanding your child better. It puts you in the best position to help them achieve their full potential. This is something all parents dream about but are somehow not sure how to do. While there is no one-size-fits-all parenting manual, there are a few tools that you can use to get an insight into your child’s personality. One of them is DISC personality profiling.

DISC is a behavioural assessment tool developed by psychologist William Moulton Marston. It analyses an individual’s behavioural patterns and creates a unique personality profile. It takes into account how a person communicates and acts based on their inherent personality (nature) and their upbringing (nurture). The goal of the assessment is to gain a better understanding of the individual and to unlock his true potential within their environment.  DISC is used in a wide range of contexts including leadership training, hiring personnel, team building, career counselling, conflict resolution and even to create stronger family bonds among others. It is one of the most widely used personality profile systems in the world today.