Shabiba Benta Habib

Last year was a year of milestones for women and gender equity - the narrative surrounding gender equality, a conversation seemingly as old as time itself, has taken centre stage in the global consciousness.

In the age of movements like #metoo, navigating relationships in the workplace can be a tricky ordeal.

Then: A decade or two ago, offices looked like mazes with cubicles and c-suites, all in identical shapes and colours. Employees were often encouraged to work separately and independently to increase focus.

Rather than just focusing on first-class results and valuable experiences, organisations are now testing candidates on their analytical skills. They want candidates who are capable of solving their problems effectively and efficiently.

We are often told to keep ourselves motivated and give ourselves a well-deserved pat on the back for a job well done.

Getting yelled at by your boss is a rite of passage for some – we’ve all been there at some point. With or without reason, it does not feel good to be on the receiving end of yelling. It is because they are your boss and not some random person on the streets, that it might be hard to grapple on how to react.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day every year and commemorate the achievements of said women, we should perhaps take a moment to reflect on whether equality has yet been established. Gender biases still plague the so-called advanced corporate world. Organisations still fail to utilise

You approach an organisation like you'd approach a romantic relationship. You start excited at the thought of a new job, but with time you notice flaws and quirks of the organisation and start to doubt your decision.