This is the 5th article in my Career Defining Moments series. Check out Part 1 “Stepping Up”, Part 2 “Saying Yes”, Part 3 “Pushing Through”, and Part 4 “The Best Work of Your Career”. Observing the departure of colleagues with whom we have collaborated extensively during on-the-job interactions, engaged in office banter, shared lunch conversations,
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The Final Stretch: Closing Out the Work Year
As the year comes to an end and the holiday season begins, it’s great to say goodbye to the past 12 months with a work celebration but also taking a minute to stop and think about what we’ve achieved, and how to get ready for a successful and exciting new year ahead. Reflecting on Achievements:
8 Ways to Increase Your Productivity at Work
Don’t you love those days where you wake up feeling rested and refreshed, power through your day at work, look up at the clock at it’s already the afternoon? Love that feeling when you leave work that you have achieved so much and feel like you really kicked goals today? But then other days when
Do I stay or do I go – when is the right time to leave a company?
I can tell from an application when the person is rage-applying. If you’ve been in the workforce a while, you know about the rage-apply, and you’ve probably done it yourself – something has happened in a meeting, or a colleague has annoyed you so much that you see red and start randomly applying for whatever
Navigating Redundancy During the Holiday Season
Christmas is knocking on our door – you arrive at work this morning and “BAM” you have been made redundant! It is not a nice feeling, and it can be a challenging situation, upsetting and it normally is a total shock. So, the big question is – where to from here? In this current world
How to avoid redundancy
The corporate world can be a competitive place, but it’s also full of opportunities for those who know how to play the game. As most people are aware, redundancy has become a growing worry for businesses as they face a broad range of challenges including economic uncertainty, technological advancement, and globalization. As we enter the
How long will you stay in your job?
Cast your mind back to your school days… a time when a 30cm ruler, was a daily companion. You used it for drawing straight lines, taking measurements, honing your straight drive (if you dreamt of playing cricket for Australia), and maybe even engaging in epic sword fights with classmates. You probably had several rulers through
Contract Work: The Benefits You Don’t Want to Miss Out On
The path of landing a full-time job with a single employer and staying with them for decades has changed. In today’s job market, contract work is increasing, and it is an opportunity people should consider with an open mind. In this blog, we’ll explore why rejecting contract work could be a mistake and why you
Navigating the Counter-Offer Dilemma: Factors to Consider Before Deciding
Let’s set the scene: You’ve just spent the last few weeks attending a series of nerve-wracking interviews, successfully completing reference checks and felt the rush of excitement when you receive a job offer. And then, just when you thought everything was done and dusted, your current employer throws a counteroffer onto the table to try