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“Most of the time, the tortoise beats the hare” – Five myths about becoming an entrepreneur
Ever wondered what the secret to being a successful entrepreneur is? A quick Google of “entrepreneur” will reveal a plethora of inspiring quotes, leading the casual reader to think, “If only I had a little more confidence – or maybe a flash of genius – entrepreneurial success would be mine”. Thinking of the need for a light […]
Battle of the Ages: Ageism in the Workforce
Workplaces today are acutely aware of important issues surrounding the gender pay gap, but what about the battle of the ages? Young vs. old, tech-know-how vs. life-experience – is there room for both? Who is front and centre of this age-old war (pun intended), and is there an opportunity for individuals of all ages to […]
Older workers struggle with tech: myth busted
The belief that older workers struggle more with technology than their younger colleagues has been debunked by the result of a Dropbox survey look at tech usage and adoption in the workplace. The survey had participation from 202 IT decision makers and 500 information workers, defined as someone who uses mobile computing and/or a desktop computer or […]
Coming of age (why being 30 isn’t so bad)
It is true, for the last ten years I have been elusive about my age, when asked how old I am I have always politely said ‘ you should never ask a lady how old she is’.
Did Peter Pan Grow Crazy Ear Lobe Hair?
This week when I got my hair cut and I realised I was getting old. Finally, I had to admit that I was no longer Peter Pan.