Marianne recently completed her master’s degree in economics from Trinity College and is now seeking her first job. She plans to leave Dublin, her hometown, and move abroad for new experiences. Her parents aren’t thrilled about it, of course, but understand her thirst for adventure. She is considering moving to …
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one. George R.R. Martin, American novelist and short-story writer, screenwriter, and television producer. We, the blog team, fully agree with George R.R. Martin. As avid readers, we truly believe that reading, …
Wilma is very excited about reconnecting with her friends from the University of Amsterdam. She can’t believe it’s already been ten years since they all completed their Master’s degree in Corporate Finance and went back to their home countries to start their careers. With a hint of nostalgia, Wilma recalls …
In the ever-changing tapestry of our society, each generation contributes unique threads that weave together the fabric of our cultural identity and define who we are. As the world progresses, generational gaps become more apparent, often accompanied by a plethora of clichés and stereotypes that attempt to define each cohort. …
Microaggressions are often small, many times unintentional, mean or insensitive comments, questions or bias-based assumptions we are all guilty of. Yes, you do it too sometimes. And we do too. They can deflate and hurt a person’s feelings and take away their sense of safety. They have no place in …
While it’s only natural for people to consider their financial well-being when job-searching, these days there’s an increasing number of other factors that they are bearing in mind, such as the work’s purpose, the company culture, opportunities for career advancement, career-path options, flexibility and job location. Put simply, post-COVID, people …
We know —and understand—that you are probably tired of any mention of the COVID-19 crisis, but frankly, it’s unavoidable. Even as its presence fades from our daily lives, the lessons learned during the pandemic, particularly during the lockdown, have definitively led to a new way of thinking, a new business …
Employee benefits, pay and incentive design have been in place in companies for decades. But, at the same time, people’s preferences and needs have been changing a lot, particularly as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent calls for more flexibility. So it follows that employers must adapt. In …
Summer is a great time to explore, to unwind and experience the dolce far niente. Whether you are at the beach inhaling the ocean breeze, relaxing in a sun lounger by the pool, enjoying the fresh air of the mountain or sitting on a café’s terrace in Luxembourg, this is …
Summer arrived in Luxembourg a few weeks ago and this year it seems it wants to stay with us for a while. The jaw-dropping high temperatures, the dry lawns and the terraces of cafés full with people enjoying their refreshments are proof of that. In parallel, the city’s streets are …
