Introduction Picture yourself stepping into a workplace where everything seems fine on the surface. People are busy with their tasks, meetings are happening, but there’s an issue simmering beneath it. Despite all the conversations and initiatives about diversity and inclusion, there’s a silent but powerful problem lurking beneath – harassment, unfair treatment, and discrimination. TheseContinue reading “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion”
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The Ultimate Guide to Ducking Those Annoying “Bank” Calls
Ever get one of those calls that make your phone scream “SPAM” louder than a can at the grocery store? And then someone on the other end claims they’re from your bank? Yeah, welcome to the club. Here’s a no-nonsense guide on what to do so you don’t get played by the scammer’s game. FirstContinue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Ducking Those Annoying “Bank” Calls”
Locking Up Your Digital Life: The Magic of Two-Step Verification
Introduction Let’s talk about keeping your digital stuff safe, kind of like how you’d lock your front door. Nowadays, we do so much online—chatting with friends, buying stuff, and managing our money. It’s super important to make sure nobody can sneak into our digital house. That’s where two-step verification (also known as two-factor authentication orContinue reading “Locking Up Your Digital Life: The Magic of Two-Step Verification”
Dodging the Hooks: Guarding Against Email and Text Phishing Scams
Hey there! Let’s talk about something that’s been buzzing around a lot these days: phishing scams. You’ve probably heard about it, maybe in the news, a friend’s story, or perhaps, unfortunately, through your own experience. Scammers are getting crafty, sending fake messages pretending to be from reliable sources like the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), andContinue reading “Dodging the Hooks: Guarding Against Email and Text Phishing Scams”
Navigating the Digital Rapids: Managing the Risks of Our Online Odyssey
Digital transformation has swept the business landscape like a whirlwind of bits and bytes, turning paper trails into data streams and face-to-face meetings into video calls. Yet, as we leap headlong into this brave new world, we increasingly face many digital risks that could turn our cyber utopia into a veritable minefield. Let’s face it,Continue reading “Navigating the Digital Rapids: Managing the Risks of Our Online Odyssey”
Checkout Smarts: Staying One Step Ahead of Hackers at the Self-Service
Imagine this: You’re standing at the self-service checkout, scanning your groceries after a hectic day. It’s just you, a machine, and a silent wish that everything goes swiftly so you can hit the couch at home. But, while you’re swiping your card and tapping your PIN, there’s a chance someone might be looking over yourContinue reading “Checkout Smarts: Staying One Step Ahead of Hackers at the Self-Service”
The Peacekeeper’s Playbook: Handling Workplace Spats Like a Pro
Let’s face it: we’ve all been there. You’re chugging along in your workday, the coffee’s kicking in, and out of nowhere, you’re stuck in the middle of a conflict faster than you can say “Monday morning.” Now, whether it’s a clash over the communal fridge’s last yogurt or a full-on debate about project strategies, handlingContinue reading “The Peacekeeper’s Playbook: Handling Workplace Spats Like a Pro”
Cultural Reflections and Global Interactions: An Intercultural Self-Assessment
Introduction Intercultural communication is the exchange between individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. In this essay, I’ll conduct an introspective intercultural assessment using the Lewis Model, examine the implications of globalization on personal experiences, and discuss my approach to conflict resolution. Lewis Model My cultural classification, according to the Lewis Model, is ‘linear-active’. This categorization suggestsContinue reading “Cultural Reflections and Global Interactions: An Intercultural Self-Assessment”
Between Principles and Practice: Exploring Ethical Decision-Making
Introduction The common belief that personal ethics stem solely from one’s upbringing is not entirely accurate. As we mature, our ethical framework is also significantly sculpted by our experiences in educational institutions, religious and community involvement, and business environments. This paper will delve into four distinct cases that present ethical dilemmas, providing a comprehensive analysisContinue reading “Between Principles and Practice: Exploring Ethical Decision-Making”
Allan Mangune 