As the festive season approaches, life seems to pick up speed. Between end of year deadlines, Christmas Shopping, school concerts and a flood of “Let’s catch up!” messages, time can feel like it is slipping through our fingers. Workplaces buzz with last-minute projects and personal to-do lists grow longer by the day. Everyone I talk […]
Set your team up now for success in 2025
With one month left for the 2024 year and Christmas just around the corner, you might find it’s that familiar slog to rally your team and keep them motivated, focused and engaged as the year comes to a close. With the new year comes new years resolutions, holiday time to sit back and reflect on […]
The Role of Engagement Surveys in shaping Workplace Culture
As we get closer and closer to a new year, it’s the perfect time for organisations to reflect on their workplace culture and lay the groundwork for a successful, engaged workforce in 2025. An effective way to kick off the year with clarity and purpose could be by conducting an engagement survey. Checking in on […]
The Value of an ‘External’ Exit Interview
It is no surprise that leaving a business, voluntarily or involuntary, brings up all kinds of emotions and reflections. For some employees the process of ‘moving on’ may spark nostalgic notions, or in some cases painful perspectives. Questions that can be asked are “How do we turn this into something useful?” “What exactly can we […]
Jobs, Careers and Finding Your Professional Path
“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 […]