Ugandan Professionals Network

02/23/2017

Hiring managers rarely have the time or resources to look at each résumé closely, and they typically spend about six seconds on their initial fit/no

01/14/2016

GE Healthcare’s life sciences business, which sells bioreactors, diagnostic tools, and other gear used in biotech drug manufacturing, is planning to hire at least 115 more researchers and commercial managers this year. It will also move 120 employees to its new building from two existing area operations and 50 to 70 employees from a pair of sites being shut in New Jersey.

GE Healthcare, which last summer unveiled plans to establish a US life sciences base in Massachusetts, has hired more than 100 new employees and is stepping up its expansion on a former Hewlett-Packard site now being renovated in Marlborough.

11/17/2015

LETS GO SUPPORT OUR BROTHER Joe Malaika this Sat, Nov 21st

Joe Malaika Presents 3rd annual Excessive Fashion which will be held on Saturday, November 21 Hilton Boston-Woburn. Venue address — 2 Forbes Road, Woburn, MA 01801. This will be a benefit fashion event in support of the fight against cancer in the children and adults at Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer…

10/09/2015

Happy Independence Day Uganda

04/15/2015

Today we are all

Today, the Boston Athletic Association and Boston Marathon Principal Sponsor John Hancock join the City of Boston in celebrating a new annual tradition: One Boston Day. One Boston Day is a city-wide celebration that recognizes the unity and strength of our city.

One Boston Day is a time when we as a community can honor and remember all of those affected by the tragic events of April 15, 2013. One Boston Day is also a day to come together and celebrate Boston's spirit, and the strength, resiliency, and compassion that epitomizes our city.

Mayor Marty Walsh established One Boston Day with the desire expressed by many survivors to pass on the kindness, generosity, and support they received following the 2013 Boston Marathon. The City of Boston will hold a moment of silence at 2:49 p.m. to mark the two-year anniversary, with church bells ringing throughout the city shortly after to pay tribute and celebrate the lives of those effected in April, 2013.

On One Boston Day, individuals, businesses, and organizations across the City will display their humanity and unity by encouraging random acts of kindness and spreading goodwill. One Boston Day is a chance for everyone to get involved, embodying the spirit of the Boston community. Whether it's giving up your seat on the T or saying 'thank you' to the City's police and fire personnel, we encourage everyone to take part in One Boston Day.

03/08/2015

Happy International Women's day to our mothers, sisters, wives, aunties, grannies and friends. Thank you for making this world a better place

03/04/2015

Early Bird Registration for the African Development Conference at Harvard. This Conference is also on April 3rd and 4th.
http://harvardadc.com/register/

03/04/2015

Purpose of Constructive Criticism.

Unlike general criticism that is negative, a constructive analysis, builds someone up. It identifies at least one problem and gets a person to think about what caused the issue. It also invites him or her to find possible solutions to whatever is going wrong. By promoting problem solving and self-improvement, it advances a person to the next level of behavior or achievement.

03/04/2015

Constructive criticism is a communication technique intended to identify and find solutions to problems in a positive way. Anyone can use the strategy, although professionals can provide more thorough analysis in many cases. It usually applies to work a person does, or to an individual’s behavior. People respond to the method differently based on their own experiences, preferences and psychology, but a good, well-timed delivery can make a person more receptive to the message.

03/03/2015

The longer you put off saving, the less likely you’ll be able to achieve the lifestyle you want in retirement.

Hit the big 3-0 and have a paltry nest egg? When it comes to starting retirement savings in 30s, there's still time-but the clock is ticking.

03/03/2015

Encouraging minority populations to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at your business can help give your company a competitive advantage.

Some businesses have even found that the diversification of its employees fosters innovation, creativity, and excellent performance.

03/02/2015

MIT Africa Innovate Conference 2015. Special for early bird registration.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mit-sloan-africa-innovate-conference-2015-whats-your-big-idea-tickets-15798275066