TBP PHOTO: iStock Photo Now, who pops into your head when we utter the word 'entrepreneur'? Does your mind race through names like Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, or Mark Zuckerberg? These are the experts who didn't just pique the world's interest, they reinvented the whole playbook of business. Indeed, they've reshaped entire industries and won us over with their ingenuity, giving us a fresh perspective on how we live, work, and connect. Let's ponder on this: How would you define an entrepreneur? Venturing into the thrilling world of business, entrepreneurs are often a sight to behold. Some believe this intriguing breed is born, crafted with an inherent drive that continues to burn brightly. Yet, there’s a different school of…
Young business woman working at the computer in cafe on the rock. Young girl downshifter working at a laptop at sunset or sunrise on the top of the mountain to the sea, working day. Let’s face it – Companies these days are waking up to a whole new workforce reality. It feels like we have only just settled into adapting to the presence of millennials, and now we find ourselves needing to brace for the impact of Generation Z. Welcome to the era of Gen Z, the "True Gen," "iGen," or simply the "zoomers" (born from 1997 to 2012), who are now striding into the workplace like a breath of fresh air. And let's set the record straight – they're…
Are you experiencing sleepless nights due to high staff turnover? Are you tired of investing time and resources in training employees, only to see them leave shortly after? If you find yourself caught in a relentless cycle of employee departures, take solace in knowing that you are not alone. The pervasive issue of staff turnover has troubled numerous businesses, leaving leaders like you searching for effective solutions. Table of ContentsThe Impact of COVID-19 on Talent ShortageEmbracing the Change1. Cost competitiveness2. Access to expertise and industry best practices3. Scalability and flexibilityHow to Reshape Business Success with Talent Outsourcing The Impact of COVID-19 on Talent Shortage The impact of COVID-19 has only exacerbated the challenges of finding and retaining talent. As the…
The Emptiness After the Big Win As the year comes to an end, this is the time when we reflect and take stock of everything we’ve accomplished. Yet, for many of us, we've certainly done a lot of work, but the outcome feels insignificant. It stirs a quiet unease: the sense that, despite the projects delivered, the milestones ticked off, we have this feeling that we still haven’t done enough. This is the arrival fallacy at work, the belief that once we reach a certain goal, we’ll finally feel complete. We chase goals believing they hold the feeling we’re missing, only to discover the feeling never stays. We continually chase more success, more recognition, more wealth, believing that the next…
Cultivating Cross-Cultural Talent: Learning from Lori and Caleb’s Global Internship Journey in Singapore For most students, a summer internship is a stepping stone to gain hands-on experience and build a resume. For Lori Olga Agbabian, a business student and Caleb Benjamin Kawano, a mathematics major student from the University of California, Berkeley, their six-week internship with Advenz in Singapore became something much more a rare chance to live and work in a region they had never set foot in before, to challenge their worldviews, and to grow professionally in ways that surprised even themselves. This was their first time in Asia. And what started as a professional internship quickly transformed into an experience of personal discovery, cross-cultural appreciation, and insights…
