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From feminism at the office to the privileges of being a native English speaker in Egypt’s workforce, Real Talk provides you with real conversations about the untold stories at the workplace and beyond.

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Dealing with an Employee’s Drug Addiction, from HR’s Perspective

According to Egyptian labor law, article #69, point no.7 states that “a worker shall be immediately discharged if they were found under the...

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Psychologist Anne Justus on Toxic Masculinity in the Workplace and Striking a Work-Life Balance

Dr. Anne Justus is a Clinical Psychologist based in Cairo. She was an Associate Professor of Practice at the American University in Cairo’s...

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Egyptian Business Couples Tell Us the Secret to Their Relationships

When you hear of a couple that work together, you automatically think what a headache, right? Like isn’t it enough that we argue...

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The 3 B’s Workshop: How Metropolitan International Fights Bullying and Builds Empathy

“You’re never going to have a perfect school. And I don’t think it’s necessarily bad to feel some pain. It gives us the...

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Mashrou El Saada’s Latest Initiative Will Surely Paint a Smile on Your Face

Under the hashtag #Coloring_for_Humanity, Mashrou El Saada recently wrapped up the fifth phase of their big project: Reviving Nubia. They pulled off painting...

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Meet the Man Who Left City Life to Start an Entire Community in Basata

33 years ago, a man decided to leave all the fortunes that life bestowed upon him in chase of one dream: freedom. Sherif...

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Confessions from a Profession: Is Public Relations Bad for You?

The field of Public Relations (PR) is often associated with – or even defined by – its ruthless and manipulative side. Are you...

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Instabug: The Company Successfully Changing the Egyptian Workday

Working hours are the anchor of the day. Seemingly, everything else revolves around them. And that’s not good news since workdays have been...

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9 People Tell Us Ways on How to Deal with a Difficult Boss

If you are reading this article, then there is a very big chance that you and your boss are not getting along. Having...

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We Asked People What They Thought About Strict Working Hours and Here’s What They Said

It’s no surprise that employees today want flexible hours. What is surprising, though, is that so few employers in Egypt offer a flexible work...