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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Making time for yourself and establishing a good routine of looking after yourself can actually be key in helping you to be more productive in the workplace. You know the old saying, “There are only so many hours in the day” is so true, so why not make the most of your time and achieve […]
Are you juggling multifaceted responsibilities in terms of parents and children, and looking to thrive and not just survive, in your professional life? Congratulations; You’re a member of the Sandwich Generation. The good news is, we sandwiches can absolutely continue to grow our careers while we also raise our children and care for our aging […]
Well, it’s the end of July, and we are now creeping towards to end of the year – It’s cold in the morning and dark when I get home at night – I feel like I am just going through the motions to keep the wheels turning. I am sure we have all felt like […]
As we all know, looking for jobs can be a daunting and unpleasant experience for a number of reasons. Ranging from fierce competition within the talent pool, to time-consuming processes due to several stages involved. On average an individual spends around 90,000 hours at work during their lifetime, and I believe we all want to […]
Right now, it is as stressful as ever if you are looking for a new job. Unemployment is down and there are fewer jobs available. There is also the increase in interest rates making the housing market a tight squeeze. With that in mind, it can be difficult to stay positive while looking for a […]
We all know about the effects of stress, and what can happen if you don’t monitor and manage it effectively. It affects your health in ways that you may not even be aware of, from headaches to insomnia, to decreased productivity. Stress may impact your mood, your behaviour, and your relationships, and in short, stress […]
