Is work- life balance really attainable?
Question from Job Seeker: I have re-engaged in the workforce almost 6 months ago, after an extended career break of 4 years. It was fairly easy for me to coordinate my time between work and home in the...
View ArticleThank You for Work Flexibility, Now Let’s Reconsider?
It seemed for the longest time that the overriding mantra of the working populace was a unified chant for more work flexibility; which in turn was hoped would lead to a better work- life balance, that...
View ArticleInfographic: Are Middle Eastern Professionals Happy with Their Work/Life...
A new poll conducted by Bayt.com reveals that professionals in the MENA region are keen on maintaining a healthy work-life balance. In fact, 26.9% of professionals believe that their poor work-life...
View ArticleSix Ways to Improve Your Work Life Balance in the New Year
The New Year is a time for reflection and new resolutions as we carefully peruse the past and plan for a better future. For many professionals, creating a better work-life balance will be top on their...
View ArticleBusiness As Unusual: Small Changes That Can Make a Big Difference
Sometimes it’s not the monumental behavioral shifts that can cause a paradigm leap in the quality of one’s life but the small, incremental changes. We have all heard about the proverbial straw that...
View ArticleHow to Stay Productive During Ramadan
We know how hard Ramadan can be while you’re at work. But because Ramadan is a month of giving and good deeds, we want you to be as productive and motivated as possible, at all times. In this blog,...
View Article5 Ways to Lose Weight If You Have a Desk Job
Being in a 9-to-6 desk job can wreak havoc to your health. After all, sitting all day does nothing to compliment physical fitness, and an obvious side effect is unwanted weight gain. Adding to this,...
View Article5 Simple Toning Exercises You Can Do at Work
Sitting at your desk all day can take a major toll on your health, especially your weight. Not only does it increase the risk of getting diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, a lackadaisical lifestyle...
View ArticleThe 5 Daily Habits That Will Change Your Life Forever
You’ve heard this sentence before, and probably most of you don’t actually buy it, and I know you’re thinking it’s a hard thing to do, but staying positive is the right thing to do. Staying positive is...
View Article6 Things You Should Know About Juggling Work and School
Juggling school and work is no easy deal. As a working student, you have to be ready to adapt to new assignments, unexpected errands, and sudden work crises that need to be addressed immediately. Six...
View Article6 Tips to Help You Hand Over Work Before Your Vacation
As you prepare to unwind and rest after a long, laborious year, it is perfectly normal to panic about the work you have to hand over before your vacation. But no matter how you do it, try to avoid...
View Article5 Simple Steps to Turn a Bad Day at Work Into a Good One
No matter how bad you think your day is, you can always turn it around. We’ve all been there; sometimes you just wake up with that obvious “bad mood syndrome”, and everything after that just doesn’t go...
View ArticleIn 2016: 16 Jobs for People Who Don’t Like Stress
Finding a job where stress is rarely an issue is the goal of many job seekers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and 88.3% of them would go as far as changing jobs in order to improve their...
View Article“If you are willing to go above and beyond, you are closer to success than...
Bashar Alaeddein is a multi-talented visual media content producer, and professional photographer. After receiving his degree in photography from London in 2005, he worked in a local production house...
View ArticleYour Checklist to Success
You have arrived. Industry practitioners and friends and the community all recognize you as an expert in your field and you have plenty of accolades and awards and career stories to show for it. You...
View ArticleA Guide to Increase Health and Wellness [Infographic]
‘Being healthy’ is one of the top three priorities of professionals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. In fact, the Bayt.com Career Aspirations in the Middle East and North Africa...
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