How to deal with stress at work?

By: Ola H. Azzouqa 

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Chronic worry and emotional stress can trigger health problems. According to Zippia, 83% of US workers suffer from work-related stress, with 25% saying their job is the number one stressor in their lives.

Work pressure can be energy consuming; but it should not be. Face the triggers, keep a point of view, and know when to seek help.

The job you work in is a potential cause of stress, and the causes of workplace stress are many such as workload, interpersonal issues, inability to have a work-life balance, and job security. Sometimes, you may be sensitive to certain stressors that don't seem to bother others. However, you can combat the effects of stress at work. Effectively dealing with stress at work can benefit your professional and personal life. Here are some tips to help you deal with it.

5 systems to make your remote work productive and secure

By: Lana Bawa'neh

The COVID-19 global pandemic has changed business operations around the world. Many organizations switched to remote work in order to continue their operations. At the start, it was hard to have such a sudden change from an in-person working routine to remote working. Many organizations faced, and some of them are still facing problems adapting to this new situation.

Organizations are embracing digital transformation to overcome the obstacles in this new situation, and to ensure the continuity of their business operations. Digital technology has a great impact on accelerating work, where most challenges of working remotely can now be partially or even fully solved with the use of digital technology.

How to avoid being burnout at work

By: Cesilia Faustina

We all have those days, the classic being burnout from work. Most people go through this, especially when it comes to work stress and falling into the cycle of a routine. Though it is a common thing most people go through nowadays, it is still not as easy for people to deal with. And this is why it is important to understand what exactly I am talking about when I say, “burnout.” People tend to take this for granted but understanding the symptoms of a burnout is the first step in getting better and realising that there may be a problem in one’s life.

What I mean by burnout here refers to the feeling of exhaustion and unmotivated desires that may lead to mental and emotional strains. WHO defined it as a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that is characterized by feelings of energy depletion, feelings of negativism related to one’s job, and reduced professional efficacy. As was stated in a BBC article, according to Siobhán Murray, a psychotherapist based in County Dublin, Ireland, pre-burnout symptoms may be very similar to depression. This may include things like feelings of tiredness that won’t go away and relying on sugar to get you through the day.

6 tips for a more efficient recruitment process

By: Omar Abdul-Hafiz

We all know how recruiting new talent can be tedious and complicated as finding a needle in a haystack. Especially now with the power of the Web, the job applications a single job announcement receives can be numbered in the thousands. Do you really need to sift through all these documents one-by-one just to single out a few candidates that proceed to the next level of the hiring stage?

Do you even have the time, let alone the effort, to do that? Of course not!

So, in this article, we will give you 6 simple tips that will certainly make this mission all the easier for you. So, here goes!

What is an intranet, and how can it add value to your organization?

By: Ola Azzouqa

The idea of having an internal communication system started back in the sixties, and it kept evolving. The functions of past business intranet software have paved the way for the modern intranets we have today, which is an all-inclusive digital workplace that provides employees with everything they need to do their job. It connects employees through social media, allows them to collaborate and create content, and uses the latest technology to keep your enterprise at the frontlines of the digital age. 

Intranets can augment your employee engagement, facilitate internal communication, and streamline processes. They are also used to disseminate knowledge and improve collaboration within the organization. 

The 5 Must Have Software Systems in Every Organization

By: Lana Bawa'neh

There is no doubt that technology is a key factor in almost every business nowadays. Not only in businesses, but it has made our lives much easier than ever before. Technology has been and will continue to be an essential part of our lives. 

These days, a lot of organizations and companies are investing in advanced software systems to get their work done quicker with higher efficiency. These tools were made to stimulate growth and make businesses more competitive.

In this day and age, these companies depend greatly on these software systems and it’s becoming more and more uncommon to be seen not using them. So, whether you are starting a new business or you already have one, software tools are the way to go. In fact, there are some must-have software systems that you need to have in your organization to bring out the best for your business.

The top 5 in-demand soft and hard skills in the market today

By: Omar Abdul-Hafiz

In the wake of the global coronavirus ordeal, the job market has witnessed some dramatic changes. For one thing, there is an ongoing debate about whether working from home will continue to be relevant after the pandemic. This, in turn, raises the question: what skills are most relevant for staying competitive in today’s turbulent job market?

In this article, I have compiled a list of 10 skills (soft and hard) that are highly demanded by employers today. And while I agree that there many more skills to consider, the ones mentioned here should hopefully give you an idea of what employers are looking for nowadays.

What can HRM systems do for educational institutions?

By: Omar Abdul-Hafiz

In the education sector, much like in every other sector, the importance of maintaining a competent and well-qualified workforce cannot be emphasized enough. And to achieve this, it’s essential to provide your HR personnel with a powerful and comprehensive system to help them manage all these responsibilities to the best of their ability.

In this article, we are going to shed some light on the main merits a good Human Resources Management System (HRMS) can bring to your school or educational facility.

Hiring & recruitment

Hiring highly qualified academic staff can be a daunting task especially in big institutions, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

The significant role of HR systems in business

By: Lana Bawaneh

We all agree that Human Resources is one of the most essential and critical functions of every company. For some people, HR is all about managing employees only, but as it turns out, that they have so many responsibilities that require qualified people and advanced tools to be performed successfully.

I actually don’t have deep knowledge in HR management and their exact tasks, but the things I know were enough to make me write this article and to appreciate the important role of the HR in companies. One of the things that encouraged me to create this article is that many people focus on the achievements of the operational or technical departments in making the business up and running.

How are Human Resources personnel coping with the Coronavirus situation?

By: Omar Abdul-Hafiz

Back in January, when the true magnitude of the coronavirus pandemic was still unclear, HR managers were merely concerned about how to protect staff as they came to the office or attended corporate events.  But as weeks unfolded, they found themselves racing against time to plan and implement a swift work-from-home transition to keep the flow of work from falling apart. So how have been the HR teams coping with the urgency of this whole situation?

Uncharted waters

The rapid unfolding of events has revealed that companies around the world are facing a challenge in adaptability unlike any other they faced before, and hardly anyone could have accounted for it at an early stage.

Employees Self-Service: Benefits for HR Management

By: Ola Azzouqa

Human Resources Management (HRM) is an essential part of organizations. HRM usually concentrates on recruiting, managing, and directing people who work in the same organization. Human Resource Management (HRM) deals with issues related to compensation, performance management, organization development, safety, wellness, benefits, employee motivation, training, and much more. HRM plays a strategic role in managing people and the workplace.

Human Resource departments are looking for new ways to automate and digitalize their routine tasks. HRM automation is the process of enhancing the efficiency of the HR department by freeing HR staff from tedious manual tasks and allowing them to focus on complex tasks like decision making and strategizing.

Enterprise Resource Planning Software Demystified

By: Lotfi Al-Sarori

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software has been in use for over 20 years. In fact, its predecessor, MRP (Material Requirements Planning) software, used in manufacturing and production planning, has been around since the 1960’s. Many software companies around the globe today offer a plethora of ERP software systems that have a wide range of capabilities and features and for various purposes and industries.

However, in order to understand the importance of ERP, let us first get to know what ERP systems are.