The following is a selection of articles regarding other topics of interest. Should you wish to contribute to this section with your own article, or would like to suggest a particular topic for our next article, please contact us. After long years of study as a pupil, moving into the workplace is no mean feat. The transition is a substantial one to deal with. Find out how to make this transition a smooth one. The use of psychometric testing as part of the job interview process has exploded in the last few years. Find out what these seemingly enigmatic tests are about so that you can be better prepared. Your people are your assets: The globally-oriented ethics of Corporate Social Responsibility also have to be translated in sound, human resources management practices within the organisation itself. Can your company benefit from a re-think along tourist-related lines? We can take advantage of MTA's Branding campaign as a reminder to brush up our act and perhaps work along new lines. Dare to care: It makes good business sense to foster a contented workforce by employing strategies to prevent employee discontentment before it turns toxic. Statistics issued on 23 September by the National Statistics Office shows an increase in the number of people whose name appears on the unemployment list in August when compared to the previous month. In fact, the list of unemployed people at the Employment and Training Corporation increased by 138 people in August. The list increased from 7,914 in July 2003 to 8,052 in August 2003. Do schools have the definitive burden of preparing citizens for the world of work? As the most stable entity in an increasing precarious society, the answer is yes. Age 40 and beyond: a frightening frontier to cross. Read on for advice to anyone back on the hunt for a job in mid-life. The yellow brick road ... Potholes on the road to success: Obstacles to achieving your goals manifest themselves in your attitude, in the guise of other people and sheer bad luck. But the right frame of mind and learning the necessary skills, can help you fulfil your potential and get you exactly where you want to go. 'Please sir, can I have some more?' Do you remember the tension in that scene by Charles Dickens, when the young Oliver Twist dares to ask for more food? Negotiating about money is at the very top of the discomfort zone. Creating a culture of creativity: the relevance of fostering innovation in a small nation. Regaining the tempo of our Mediterranean way of life can rekindle the entrepreneurial spark.
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