Lily Yuan

The office brings forth a long list of unwritten rules that are not explicitly stated on the hundred-page employee manual. At times, the social scene can feel like a battlefield which can become obvious as early as day 1. Office politics, especially for those new to the workforce, may surprise you and draw parallels back […]

The first image that pops into mind is a relaxed person lounging around in PJs with a coffee in hand and a laptop sprawled on the couch. Contrary to popular belief, remote work is anything but a vacation. In reality, remote work requires enormous amounts of time management, communication, and independence skills. With over 70% […]

Music is often associated with downtime relaxation, but it can easily double-up as a study aid (win-win!). There are already dozens of great ‘study playlists’ curated by Spotify and Youtube, but have you heard about some other underrated tunes and soundscapes? Experiment with different ones, and you’ll be a master study DJ in no time! […]

Being a student gets super busy. Hitting the gym daily on top of midterms and assignments (and those monstrous morning lectures)? How about noooope? Luckily, there are various methods to reap the benefits of exercise without breaking the time bank. Here are easy, fun and quick ways to get those endorphins going. Sweat on! Take […]

The term sounds just like what it means. Job hoppers are eager individuals who ‘jump’ from position to position, in short stretches of time (a few months to around two years). The act of hopping (also known as ‘churning’) has gained more momentum than ever before. In fact, 75% of Millennials (ages 18-34) strongly believe […]

You may be familiar with the term “character”. This is where the magic of soft skills comes into play. It’s a broad term for the non-technical more human aspects of someone’s qualifications. This can show up as charisma or the ability to collaborate effectively. Soft skills differentiate and shape you as a well-rounded individual with […]

C’mon, just one more email. One more chapter. One more cup of coffee. One more call. When you’re working into your vacation time and not taking time for yourself, it’s not a shocker to clash head-on with burnout in the impending time to come. Dun dun dun. We can all see its physical signs – […]