Teamwork is when people work together towards common goals. Defining teamwork is straightforward, but understanding how to work well as a team can be complicated. Becoming an effective, high-performing team takes a lot of practice. Great teamwork is about working together and collaborating to come up with better approaches. You know that you have the […]
It seems to be that 2025 has been a year of ups and downs globally and locally. Businesses are realigning themselves which in some cases means cutting of staff costs. Soo you’ve been made redundant, and you find yourself back in the market – it can be quite scary, but, you can embrace the opportunity […]
Productivity is all over the news presently – the Australian government hosted a productivity roundtable last week. Clearly, this is a key issue in Australia impacting us all. In business, we often talk about productivity in terms of output and efficiency. For me, productivity is about effectiveness – how well I use my time, my […]
Like many year 12 students, I didn’t go into university with a perfectly mapped-out career plan. I chose Law at the UQ for a mix of reasons: expectation, the influence of famous courtroom TV dramas, and if I’m being completely honest… a bit too much of a passion for arguing. I went on to work […]
This year was the first time I went back to Greece in fifteen years, for my friend’s wedding. Had I not have had the wedding, I most likely wouldn’t have gone, putting it off for another year, then another I’m sure. To say I am structured and planned in my life is an understatement. But, […]
At 60 years of age (although I feel like 50) I’ve been in recruitment long enough to know one thing for sure, hiring the right people takes time, patience, and a fair bit of gut instinct. Employers are always talking about building their “dream team,” and I’ve helped enough of them to know that dream […]
Here’s something no one in construction really says out loud: Two people can stand shoulder-to-shoulder at the same pub, both proudly flashing “Project Manager” on their business card. One is counting coins to split the bill, and the other is at the bar buying a round of Stone & Wood for the entire table. Same […]
Two small words but with big repercussions for your career. If you want to be a leader in any organisation, these skills are going to be required for success. Whether you are a first-time supervisor, manager, experienced C-suite or indeed at Board level. Why are these skills important? Both are needed to do most things […]
In today’s economic climate where headlines broadcast economic uncertainty, high inflation and job insecurity, traditional methods of employee motivation such as bonuses, perks, and vague promises of future promotion are losing their impact. Employees are arguably more anxious, more skeptical, and more value-driven than ever. In this environment, business leaders will do well to ensure they understand the […]
I think that it is fair to describe the economy as patchy right now. There are good months followed by difficult ones. Costs are rising and sales are not following them at the same rate. Businesses are under pressure to remain profitable. I spoke to the owner of a business who has been struggling with […]
