Communication

“My name is Konstantinos Vichoudis. I am 42 years old and I live in Thessaloniki, Greece. I have a masters in Project Management and I’ve worked as a civil engineer for 14 years. I am also a certified adult educator, with certification from both the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance…

On 28 October, the rugby world came to a standstill as an epic battle played out between South Africa and New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France. The Boks, as the South African team is fondly known, came out victorious. Simultaneously, the eyes of the cricket world are on…

We hear the word conflict, and many of us start looking for the nearest exit. It’s uncomfortable, scary, and marred with uncertainty at the possible outcomes, and we don’t always feel confident in our ability to navigate such interactions. It becomes trickier to work around in the workplace. But wherever people are, conflict is inevitable.…

When it comes to job applications, recruiters are looking for more than a qualification. Employers are looking for employees that have the skills to navigate the changing ways of working and the recruitment landscape. As an applicant, you need to stand out from the rest, not just with an attractive résumé, but with complimentary skills…

“My name is Esther Chidinma Chinweuba from the south-eastern part of Nigeria. I’m a graduate of Forestry and Wildlife and am currently a master’s student of Science-Policy Interface on Biodiversity and Ecosystem services (SPIBES). I love nature and learning generally.” How did you learn about Alison? I cannot remember how I learnt about Alison but…

Writing the perfect resumé is difficult to pin down for most of us. What format should you use? How do you put your best foot forward to show you’re the right candidate for the job? What will make your resumé stand out from the hundreds landing on the hiring manager’s desk? These are just some…

From small to medium-sized teams, remote teams, communication tools and apps, multicultural organisations, and time zone differences, the workplace is continuously evolving. One essential aspect that weaves through the evolution and impacts an individual’s, team’s, and organisation’s success is communication. No matter who you are, where you are based, what you do, or even dream…

Loneliness is a natural human emotion, yet it remains one of the most stigmatised. This Loneliness Awareness Week (June 9-15), Alison is highlighting a free course designed to help develop connections – and open up conversations about this natural aspect of the human condition.  The course, Guide to Wellbeing: From Loneliness to Connection, highlights how…

After a whirlwind two years in a global pandemic, things are slowly getting back to “normal”. Countries have reopened their borders to visitors, social events and gatherings are back on the calendar, you can walk around unmasked and you can make your way back to the office. But the latter is not one that people…

For many of us, the workplace is a necessary and integral part of life. It’s where we spend a significant portion of our waking hours, striving to achieve our professional goals and maintain our livelihood. However, not all workplaces are havens of harmony and elicit thoughts of joy from employees. Sometimes, they are settings for…