For a few years now, I’ve contemplated writing about my depression on LinkedIn. After all, you’re all saying the right things. “We value diversity”. “We don’t discriminate”. “We support our employee’s mental well-being”. “[Insert company name] supports diversity in the workplace. Please ask us about our flexible work policies”. But as a HR professional myself, […]
When your new job goes pear shaped……
When your new job goes pear shaped…… Starting a new job comes with mixed emotions. Nervousness, excitement, apprehension, self-doubt, feelings of new beginnings, hope, the list goes on. We hope when we start our new job, over the first few days, weeks and months we ease in to our new role, learn the ropes, connect […]
What does it really mean to be a ‘Temp?’
If you’re a job seeker you may have stumbled across the word ‘Temp’, but what does it really mean? Prior to working in the recruitment industry, I had a vague idea of what I thought ‘Temp’ work was, but boy was I wrong! I have lived in Ballarat, pretty much my whole life, I spent […]
A Career in Human Resources: ‘Nice’ People Need Not Apply
Recently I had the pleasure of representing the HR industry at a careers expo for secondary students. The students selected who they wanted to talk to, unless they were one of the one’s who had no idea and sat at every table (that’s a conversation for another day!). At first I marvelled at how many […]
Employee Inductions: Traditional is out, Personalised is in
When I think new employee induction I think policies, processes, lots of reading, ticking boxes and time consuming. Not really thoughts that would inspire you to want to handle the inductions of new employees or as a new employee participate in an induction. I’m sure I am not alone in my thoughts. I see organisations […]
How fussy is too fussy?
Are you a fussy job seeker? Is your checklist for finding your dream job actually holding you back and prohibiting you from getting a job? When it comes to finding work there is fussy and then there is over the top unrealistic, possibly going to struggle finding a job fussy because your expectations are unrealistic. […]
I’m professional and I swear – No S*!t I think we can do both at the same time
To swear in the workplace or not. What is swearing doing for your career; building it or destroying it? Based on a survey conducted by CareerBuilder reports that 81% of employers believe that swearing brings an employee’s professionalism in to question. I disagree, I’m one of the 19%. It’s a topic that has been front […]
Don’t try to be someone you’re not at an interview
Most of us just don’t love job interviews. They’re nerve racking, daunting and plain uncomfortable. Think sweaty palms, tongue tied and stomach churning. Then try and add in being someone you’re not and you have a recipe for disaster. I’m often asked at the interview coaching sessions I run about the type of person you […]
How to increase productivity and morale with just two words
Recently a group of us were discussing how we should show appreciation to someone, who we all agreed was doing an exceptional job. I was taken aback when one person said that he felt ‘these sorts of things are a bit unnecessary. It’s your job, just do it’. It isn’t the first time I’d heard […]
Are your salary expectations realistic?
If you’ve applied for a job and been for an interview you’ll no doubt have had to contend with the “what are your salary expectations” question. You’ve probably wanted to ask what the salary is from the moment you considered applying for the job but everyone knows asking the salary question straight up is perceived […]