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Henry Lewis, CEO of Caribbean Coaching Centre, peruses Business Transformed, a book he uses to help coach clients. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
HENRY Lewis, 36, recently opened the doors to his own company, which offers executive coaching to businesses and individuals intent on realising their goals in a tough economy....more
Sunday, November 15, 2009
ONCE upon a time they were called typists and seen as less than critical to the operation of the organisation. Today, they are called executive secretaries, a name that reflects their evolving role and which recognises how crucial they are to the running of any business....moreSunday, November 15, 2009
ONLY one week into the job Jamaica's as chief education officer and already Grace McLean has made it clear that accountability will be her mantra....morePlayers in education welcome Grace McLean
Sunday, November 15, 2009
PLAYERS in the education sector have welcomed news of Grace McLean's appointment to the position of Jamaica's chief education officer, while noting matters they consider in need of her urgent attention....moreRedundancy and the working partner
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Two years have passed since "John Brown" got the letter that advised him his job no longer exists and that he has to part company with the organisation he spent a decade serving. He was so bitter that he did not even show up at the send-off function planned for him. John celebrated his 50th birthday last month and he feels as if he is a failure as "nutten nah gwan fi him". His wife, although she understands the dilemma the family is facing, is growing increasingly frustrated....moreMico opens improved diagnosic centre in St Ann
Sunday, November 15, 2009
THE Mico University College has opened a Child Assessment and Research in Education (CARE) Centre in St Ann, bringing to three the number of such facilities available to provide special diagnostic care to children with learning disabilities....moreOccupational hazards abound in the classroom
Sunday, November 08, 2009
THIRTY years ago, one of the safest places to work was in the classroom. Fast-forward to 2009 and this is no longer the case. Career & Education shares with you this week the many hazards now faced by educators in the classroom of the 21st century....moreSunday, November 08, 2009
I have a BA in History, a Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, as well as a diploma in Teacher Education. I have worked as a classroom teacher for over 12 years and I do not find this career rewarding anymore. I think that it is time that I make a career change. However, the challenges involved in finding a suitable job is making this difficult. But I believe there is something out there for me. Please advise me on how to make that transition based on the current job market. Thank you....moreSandals promotes health, wellness at the workplace
Sunday, November 08, 2009
DESPITE the current economic climate, Sandals Resorts have invested much time and money into ensuring that the physical and mental health of their employees is given priority....moreScotiabank youth debaters become advocates for HIV/AIDS awareness
Sunday, November 08, 2009
THERE is a movement afoot in primary schools across the island, as students become advocates and ambassadors for HIV and AIDS awareness, thanks to the efforts of Scotiabank....moreProject management training necessary
Sunday, November 08, 2009
COMPANIES are beginning to realise that having workers who are engineers, Information Technology professionals, accountants or architects does not guarantee them successful project implementation - not without such workers having an understanding of the principles, tools and techniques of project management....moreFour awarded Renald Mason scholarships
Sunday, November 08, 2009
TWO months into the new academic year, four tertiary-level students are breathing a collective sigh of relief, after being named the 2009 recipients of the Renald Mason scholarships....moreWork as a self-defence instructor
Sunday, November 08, 2009
THE ability to defend oneself has become increasingly important in a society as violence-prone as Jamaica....moreAnglicans urged to play greater role in education
Sunday, November 08, 2009
THE Anglican Church in Jamaica has been challenged to play a greater role in the education system, providing teachers and mentors for the nation's children....moreUWI to screen Walter Rodney documentary
Sunday, November 08, 2009
THE annual Walter Rodney lecture series will host the new documentary, W.A.R. Stories: Walter Anthony Rodney, directed by Clairmont Chung....moreDr Canute James is new CARIMAC boss
Sunday, November 08, 2009
DR Canute James has been appointed director of the Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMAC) of the University of the West Indies....more
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