Why team building and recruitment matter more in Malta than elsewhere Recruiting in Malta is not the same as recruiting in London, Berlin, or Madrid. With a small population, limited talent pool, and fierce competition for skilled professionals, finding and keeping the right people is one of the biggest challenges employers face. In a market where word travels quickly and networks are tightly...
What’s more, social activities tend to be more frequent and kids are also off school. The sun seems to call out to us and the last thing any of us want to do is work the same long hours we’re used during the colder months. The notion of having a flexible work schedule during these 2 or 3 months becomes a desirable aspiration for many. Moreover, the advantages of fluid working hours have been...
What to Know Before You Make Your MoveIf you’re considering packing up your office job and delving into the lesser-known world of freelancing, chances are you’re experiencing both great excitement and nauseating terror all at once.On the one hand, you’re no longer tied down to a set weekly schedule or to an unpleasant boss; you get to make your own hours and be your own boss…what’s not to like?...
With most of us spending long hours at the office every day, it makes sense to equip our workspaces with a couple of personal items that are handy to have on hand. While we go to great lengths to ensure our homes are always stocked up with all our necessities, we tend to neglect to give the same consideration to the place many of us think of as a second home; our office or workspace. Keeping a generous...
The advancements in technology are changing the way that work is evolving. From the way we interact with co-workers to tools that are making our tasks both easier and more complex. We’re also slowly but surely approaching an age when Artificial Intelligence is becoming more of a mainstream reality. In the future, work environments will be designed to be occupied by both humans and machines. While no...
An open-plan office in Malta? Things to consider. It's likely that the concept of the open-plan office in Malta was first inspired after it's launch in Germany way back in the 50s; the idea was to ease communication and collaboration between employees by breaking down walls that act as “barriers to success”. Nowadays, numerous organisations the world over have chosen to adopt this layout for their...
A gem in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta is best known for its sunny climate, enjoying more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Stunning beaches pepper the island surrounded by sparkling blue waters that make it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Coupled with a relatively low cost of living and a booming financial sector, Malta has been attracting some heavyweights across all...
Meet Mark Filetti, an aircraft engineer who also builds motorcycles in his spare time. The proud owner of Dirt Road Cycles in Sliema, shares his passion for bikes with us as well as some of his pet peeves. So, I have to ask, what’s the attraction to bikes? Since I was young enough to remember, I was always fascinated by bikes. It started with BMX bicycles and eventually grew into a passion...
It's the smallest investment for the Best Worker you've had to date!Did you ever consider investing in a water dispenser at your office space? We've all heard that our bodies are 75 per cent made of water and that we should drink at least two litres per day. But did you know how much a healthy intake of water actually affects your everyday energy levels, immune system, mental processing and overall...
