Building Your Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence is the latest update of Velsoft’s courseware offerings. Originally called Building Your Self-Esteem and Assertiveness Skills, the name of the softskills course was changed for two main reasons: Only one session deals with…

By now, most of us in the business world are familiar with Zoom or other video conferencing platforms. If video conferencing wasn’t something we used before March 2020 when much of the world was locked down due to…

The COVID-19 pandemic brought remote working into the spotlight as many of us – forced to isolate to keep the spread of the coronavirus to a minimum – began doing our paid work from home instead of at…

In J.K. Rowlings’ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor often tells students to practice “constant vigilance.” Always being on guard or on high alert is also a good mantra for…

If you’re like me, since the response to the COVID-19 pandemic forced many of us to begin working at home, you’ve been wearing yoga pants or sweats with a t-shirt and hoodie (maybe even pajamas!) to work. A friend…

Chat-based communication and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft 365 Teams have seen an increase in use since many people were required to work from home due to restrictions intended to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Microsoft…

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization classified COVID-19 as a pandemic, and our world changed. While different jurisdictions have reacted in a variety of ways, the WHO advised that among other measures to protect against contracting…

As countries around the world are issuing stay-at-home orders to help slow the spread of COVID-19, many of us are now working from home. I wrote this piece to pass along to my co-workers – the real ones…

Leaving the house with my daughter typically goes like this: “I can’t find my jacket. Mom, have you seen my jacket?” “Oh, I found it. Where are my keys? Has anyone seen my keys?” “They’re on the kitchen…

Whether or not employees give presentations on a regular basis, it’s a good idea for all staff members to know how to make a powerful and meaningful presentation. Why? Because having this skill can give employees confidence, it…

How edibles affect the body differently than inhaling Cannabis edibles became legal in Canada back in October, but they weren’t available to buy until recently. For those who plan to enjoy these baked goods or beverages, it’s crucial…

Disney Parks are known around the globe for providing outstanding customer service. From replacing a dropped ice cream free of charge to searching for a purple balloon for a boy with special needs after they were sold out,…