27.05.2024 // a snapshot of last week. I have been incredibly busy with assignments and prepping for a month of study away.
last week, I —
prepared for a presentation on using postcolonial theory as one of the theoretical frameworks for my thesis and presented it. it went really well but I have so much work to do in order to narrow down the scope of my project
attended a conference and met some cool people
started working on my data management plan
worked on 2 essays, 1 blogpost
did some creative journalling
this week will be as chaotic because I'm travelling back home, which will mean disrupting whatever routine I had established. but at least, my routine at home is familiar.
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day 32/100 ~ 100 days of productivity
achievements:
♡ worked 6.5 hours, waitressing
♡ revised physics (half of all the topics)
♡ half an hour of SEHS revision
♡ did some business revision and practice questions, exam is on tuesday!
insights:
♡ trying to be 1% better every day
♡ recovering from my hike yesterday - it's important to take time to rest
notes:
♡ i'm getting heaps better at pouring coffee, and i'm so grateful my job allows me to learn all-rounder skills
habit tracking:
morning stretch
study time daily
physical activity
practice a hobby
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one thing that so many students forget is that, a win is a win. if you planned on doing english homework but instead you finished your history essay, celebrate that, don’t be upset taht you didn’t sick to your plan, at least you got SOMETHING DONE. a win is a fucking win and don’t let anyone tell you different.
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you're getting distracted again. focus.
drink a cup of water, tie your hair up, pull on your comfiest clothes, get your desk clean and ready, print out past papers, set your notes out, turn your laptop on, turn off all distractions, take out your stationary, open your books, take a deep breath, and just start.
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01.14.2024
pictured: coffee, the cold, and colors of the first snow
hello! it was quite chilly this morning. rather than staying next to my fireplace, i braved the cold to complete my readings for the week. i might just have to slumber here.
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human resource management pt.1
currently revising for my business exam tomorrow, so here's an explanation of each human resource management topic. (i have found that translating my chaotic notes into tumblr post format is super helpful for revision).
but nene, what is hrm?
human resource management (hrm) refers to the process of governing a business's workforce.
there are many hrm topics explored in ibdp, and i'm going to explain some of these topics with their definitions, and features.
demographic change refers to the shifts in the composition of a population over time. this could be age-structure shifts or shifts in a population's educational attainment. advantages of age-structure shifts include having a more experienced workforce, and the ability to provide work mentorship opportunities. negatives of this include workforce aging, skill gaps, and increased healthcare costs.
a skill gap means that employee performance and productivity may be hindered, which can impact the overall organizational efficiency. companies with skill gaps may struggle to keep up with competitors who have a more skilled workforce. this means demographic change can negatively impact business growth.
additionally, a business may have to deal with increased healthcare costs. a company may choose to invest in employee wellness programs (preventative care) or create negotiations with healthcare providers to combat this, and save wasted finance.
another hrm topic is employee welfare, which refers to the well-being, health, safety, and overall quality of life of employees within an organization. this is relevant since employee productivity is directly linked to employee welfare. features of this topic include good working conditions, benefits, health and safety measures, work-life balance initiatives, and paid leave.
advantages of an employee welfare focus include greater employee satisfaction, greater productivity, increased employee retention, and a better reputation for the business. investing in employee welfare seems like a no-brainer, however, these schemes require capital - which can be a burden for small businesses.
furthermore, when employees leave the company- the current scheme is redundant. the business is also faced with the challenge of creating a better scheme than its competitors.
one solution may be to invest in flexi-time (another hrm topic). flexi-time, short for flexible time, is a work arrangement where employees choose the starting and finishing times of their workday. the features of this topic include compressed hour times, working from home, and job-sharing.
flexi-time promotes better work-life balance in employees and allows for reduced commuting costs. the employee keeps their full pay and benefits and it is easy to manage transitions into retirement. can you see how this links to employee welfare?
disadvantages of flexi-time do exist, though. flexi-time may result in lower productivity, if the employee's work-life boundaries are blurred or they feel isolated and disconnected. this means that additional supervision of employees may be required, to prevent distractions. this strategy can also cause understaffing.
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the hrm topics explored in this post include demographic change, employee welfare, and flexi-time. i hope you were able to learn something from this post!
i'm going to continue writing the rest of the topics, and i will link the following posts here:
thank you for reading! i look foward to any feedback or questions from other ibdp business students.
❤️ nene
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