September 4, 2010

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Negotiating Flexible Work Conditions

Flexible work arrangements can provide a work-life balance but also has its own unique set of challenges. A lot of forward thinking companies are offering a work-life balance, embracing flexible work arrangements and recognise the benefits of employees working from home. However, before you speak to your manager about flexible … [Read More...]


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Improve Work Satisfaction

Here are ways to change your outlook not your job description and improve your work satisfaction… Can’t get no satisfaction at work? Lack of work satisfaction is one of the major causes for workplace stress, a high rate of absenteeism and a high company turnover. But is it you or … [Read More...]


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Online Reputation Management

So what does your online presence say about you? A study commissioned by Microsoft surveying 1,200 HR professionals and 1,200 consumers showed 70% of hiring managers have rejected candidates based on what they found online. Find out more about the role social media websites and online reputation management plays in … [Read More...]


Career Development Tips

Not everyone has a career development plan; many just go with the natural progression. If you want to fast track your career and you have an end goal in mind for your career development, you might want to consider spending some time looking into some career development tips… Checking out … [Read More...]


Stress in the Workplace

Studies show that Australians work longer hours than all other OECD nations and do not use their full annual leave entitlement. Signs of obvious workplace stress include headaches, increased anxiety, high blood pressure, depression, increased drinking and reduced work performance and productivity. Here are some career tips for reducing stress … [Read More...]


Seven Time Management Tips to Keep you Ahead of your Workload

There is no doubt that stress starts to play a role when our busy schedules get on top of us. Effective time management can help you keep on top of your workload and keep the stress at bay. Here are seven of our top tips for time management… To Do … [Read More...]


Email Etiquette (Netiquette) – the Dos and Dont’s

Early this week, Channel 7 did an interview with an analyst for Macquarie Private Wealth and David Kiely, was filmed in the background looking at emailed pictures of Victoria Secret model Miranda Kerr. The banker is now in ‘discussions’ with Macquarie executives to discuss his future. With the help of … [Read More...]


Working From Home – How to Avoid Social Isolation

Your long term dream may have been to work from home but reality has hit, you are suffering from a severe case of cabin fever and you keep refreshing your email every five seconds, desperate to connect with someone. You are decidedly lonely and miss having lunch with your colleagues, … [Read More...]


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