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Can time manageable? – By VINDANA Hewage Source : VINDANA Hewage linkedin The concept of “time management” does not imply that individuals have control over time itself. Instead, it refers to the ability to effectively manage and allocate the time available to them. In that sense, time management is a practical approach to making the most of the time we have. Time is a universal concept that continues to flow at a constant rate regardless of our actions or efforts. It is a fixed resource that cannot be stopped, reversed, or manipulated. However, what we can manage is our behavior, actions, and choices within the framework of time. We can decide how to allocate our time, prioritize tasks, set goals, and make conscious decisions about how we spend our time. This is where the concept of time management comes into play. Time management involves using strategies and techniques to make the best use of ...

‘The Great Resignation’; In search of work-life balance by Amil Prema The Great Resignation – also known as the ‘Big Quit’ or ‘The Great Reshuffle’ – was a term coined by Professor Anthony Klotz from Texas University in early 2021, used to describe the large trend of employees deciding to voluntarily quit their jobs. Propelled by the COVID-19 pandemic, a need for more flexible hours, a greater work-life balance, and a desire for more holistic benefits are some of the reasons for the mass resignations over the past two years. In 2021, the US alone saw a staggering 47 million people leave their jobs, with quit rates reaching a 20-year high. Whilst this has created certain headaches for employers, it has also opened up a host of opportunities for remote work – those who have developed the right skills and who are not afraid to take on new challenges, are ...