“I want to find a career, not just a job.” What does this actually mean? What’s the difference between a job and a career? If you google the difference between a job and a career, you’ll get plenty of advice on the difference. The consensus seems to be that a career has progression, it’s taking […]
Why ‘Personal Branding’ Matters in Your Job Search
What does personal branding have to do with looking for a job? Well, more than you would think. While you may believe personal branding is something only for celebrities and public figures, if you are job hunting, it should be something you consider. Personal branding is essentially how you present yourself to the world—it’s the […]
Unlocking Your Potential: The Importance of Continuous Learning
As industries and technologies advance, continuous learning becomes more essential for career development and effectiveness at work. Whether you’re just starting your career or have years of experience, a commitment to self-education can greatly enhance your growth and satisfaction in your role as well as contribute to your personal development. Education goes beyond simply gaining […]
Does the ideal culture exist?
The ideal culture; we all want it for our workplaces yet in reality so few workplaces seem to be able to achieve it. For employees, culture, or the lack there of is frequently a motivating factor in seeking other job opportunities. From employers, I am often asked ‘what are other businesses doing in terms of […]
The Beauty in Taking a Break
This week, as my daughter returned to school after the holidays, I was struck by her contagious excitement. She jumped out of bed, ready to hit the ground running with anticipation as she talked about reuniting with friends, catching up on their holiday activities and what subjects they will be learning about this term. It […]
Hire Smarter: Power of the Presentation
Conducting job interviews is a skill within itself. It’s more than simply asking questions to determine the applicants skills and expertise. If you’ve conducted interviews, you’ve also more than likely experienced making a bad hire. A hire where, the successful candidate said one thing at interview however the reality of them doing the job successfully […]
Do Not Disturb: The Employee Right to Disconnect
From the 26th August 2024, employees of a non-small business, have the right to refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact outside their working hours, unless doing so is unreasonable. What does this mean for your business? How does this impact your customer service commitment and what is the definition of “unreasonable.” We are […]
All is well and good in hindsight… the value of a retrospective
Have you ever had that moment where you look back and think to yourself; well, that happened and I wouldn’t do that again. Have you replayed a conversation in your head, reflected on a decision you made or the path you choose and thought gee if I had my time again… I would be choosing […]
R U OK? Day – 12th September 2024
Today is R U Ok? Day, a day to remind everyone that we should take a moment to reflect on the power of genuine conversations. This annual day of action encourages all of us to ask, “Are you OK?” and offers a simple yet profound opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. Founded in […]
Spring Reset – End 2024 on Top
Spring has Sprung – what do the final months of 2024 look like for you? As we roll into the first week of spring, some of us will start thinking about how close we are to the end of the year. I know right! Thinking about the end of the year already? It’s only September […]