If someone had told me eighteen months ago that I’d be working and living in a new city, I wouldn’t have believed them. I was happy enough in my routine, I was comfortable with where I was at. As 2019 began to draw to a close, I chose to reflect on the year. Was I satisfied
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A Six Point Checklist to Manage the Coronavirus Impact on your People
In these uncertain times with the impact of COVID-19, it’s critically important to have a robust crisis management plan. Whilst there are many things that are outside of our control, there are also plenty of things that are within our control. It is about controlling the controllables, and that is what this article is all
Tips to Beat Stress and Stay positive During Coronavirus
The outbreak of Coronavirus is proving very scary and very hard as human beings for us to know to handle. This disease we are learning more and more about by the day is causing a lot of stress and anxiety for everyone. I went into the supermarket on the weekend and I was shocked and
The high ROI of strong workplace foundations
I promise that this article will not become yet another about that virus, there are already plenty of those circling the internet. Suffice to say that it is an interesting time for workplaces and their leaders right now, one that will test our capabilities. Instead, this article is about the importance of sustainable strategies that
Climb Hurdles To Benefit From Change
So far, the beginning of this year has been full of change for me. I have moved into a new soccer team; my partner has decided to progress with a new career; and last weekend, we moved into a new house. I do not mind change, however, if there are too many things changing in
Career Tips – Ensure Your Skills Remain Transferable
In October 2017 I wrote Evolution is Unstoppable, an article demonstrating how customer loyalty doesn’t last forever. Loyalty is challenged when people have the luxury of choice… often the new options are better, faster and cheaper. At that time, Holden had just ended its Australian motor vehicle manufacturing and the once mighty “Roaring Lion” was
Dad/Life/Work Balance
For my wife and I, having our first child was a brilliant moment in both of our lives. February 10, 2019 was a heck of day, actually, so was the night of the 9th! From this point on my wife and I embarked on a challenging year with new and diverse obstacles. My wife and
Diversity In The Workplace – More Than Just Meeting A Quota
Diversity in the workplace is becoming a more and more prominent issue in today’s society with organisations having ‘quotas’ in terms of male to female ratios to achieve gender balance. I was having a conversation with a group of male and female friends about this recently and it turned into a somewhat lively discussion about
Resume Writing Tips
Having a well-written, professional resume is extremely important. Your resume is the first impression you get to make and is the most important tool that you have to impress your potential employer. Whether you’ve got years of experience or are newly joining the workforce, your chance of securing an interview is much more likely if