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On today’s programme we share some strategies for dealing with difficult employees
Conflict Resolution
We examine the ideal conflict resolution process as it should play out in the workplace.
3 More Tips for Supervisors
This week we continue our look at techniques to help supervisors improve their management skills. Once again, we’ll be taking examples from our sample companies Banjo’s Biscuits and Melva’s Baked Goods.
5 Tips to Become A Better Supervisor
On today’s programme we share three tips for supervisors who want to improve their skills, taking examples from two companies - Banjo Biscuits and Melva’s Baked Goods.
Start Up Jamaica
Start Up Jamaica
Self Defense Instructor
On today’s programme, we learn what’s needed to enter the field of self defense instruction, with input from Adrienne Stokes of the Jamaica Self-Defense Academy.
Career Advice From Local Professionals
On today’s programme, well known local professionals, from varying fields, share pieces of career advice they have benefited from during their working lives.
CXC Launches 5 New Generation CAPE Subjects
Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has introduced five new subjects at the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) level. The subjects – agricultural science, entrepreneurship, tourism, performing arts and physical education and sports - will increase the range of vocational and technical subjects available to students at the secondary level.
Managing Stress at the Workplace
Are you stressed at your job? Do you know why? Sometimes it’s easy to figure out what exactly is stressing us out, but there are some things that could be causing us stress without our being aware.We examine some of the lesser known causes of stress at the workplace, with input from clinical and industrial psychologist Dr. Yvonne Freckleton
Confectionary Business
On today’s edition of Career Talk we hear from Patria Kaye Aarons, CEO of upstart confectionary business Sweetie Confectionary.
Lessons from Professional Athletes
Four-time Olympic medalist Trinidadian track and field star Ato Boldon provides some insight on how Jamaican and Caribbean runners can have successful
Project Management
We examine the field of project management with input from 10 year project management veteran Carrington Morgan.
Employee Retention Strategies
What if your best employee was offered a much better salary from your company’s biggest rival; or suppose he or she came into a large sum of money, are you confident that your employee would stay? If you have to think twice before answering that question then it’s time to start thinking about employee retention strategies. After scouring the internet, we’ve...
Nutrition Coach
What food is considered healthy? What are unhealthy foods? What should you eat if you want to lose weight? How about to gain weight? And the list goes on. It can all be so confusing at times. But a nutritionist slash dietician is usually able to provide answers to these questions.
Hotel Management
The position of General Manager of a major hotel, with input from Christopher Elliot, General Manager of the Sandals Carlyle Resort in Montego Bay.
Dressing Appropriately for Work
Some of the most useful tips we found to help you ensure you’re always dressed professionally at work.
HEART College of Construction Services
The HEART Trust NTA recently opened its latest workforce college, the HEART College of Construction Services.
Categories Added To CSME Free Movement List
Jamaica recently amended the CARICOM Free Movement of Skilled Persons Act, allowing five new categories of workers to benefit from free movement for work.
Pastry Chef
What it takes to be a Pastry Chef, with input from Lead Pastry Chef at Sandals Royal Caribbean, Cleon Whyte.
Logistics Hub Training Initiative
Logistics Hub Training Initiative.