The first impression you make at a company is often a lasting impression so make sure you impress your colleagues from day one. Follow this career advice to endear you to your colleagues, fit into the workplace culture and build a good rapport with your managers. Be on time Make sure you have … Read more about How to Make a Good First Impression at Work
Thinking Outside the Cubicle to Find a Job
As the job market becomes more competitive, you need to think outside the cubicle, be proactive and think of creative ways to job search and secure a job interview. Here are five different ways to get your resume noticed. Sending out unsolicited resumes Sending out resumes to companies of your … Read more about Thinking Outside the Cubicle to Find a Job
How to Stop Your Employees Procrastinating at Work
Finding ways to reduce procrastination throughout your company will have a direct, beneficial impact on both productivity and profitability. Here are five strategies to help managers stop pencil pushers, web surfers and chronic desk cleaners procrastinating at work and improve your business … Read more about How to Stop Your Employees Procrastinating at Work
How to Negotiate a Pay Rise
The economy is improving and it may be an opportune time to ask for a pay rise. Before you meet with your management team and ask them to show you the money, do your research and follow these five negotiation tips. Know your market value Before you ask for a pay rise, you need to document how … Read more about How to Negotiate a Pay Rise
Ways to Outwit the Office Bully
Workplace bullying is still rife in Australian workplaces, a recent Drake International survey of over 800 Australia-wide employees has revealed. More than 50% of survey respondents had witnessed office bullying and over 25% had been a target of bullying at work themselves. Here are five strategies … Read more about Ways to Outwit the Office Bully
Five Ways To Be Liked In Your Job Interview
You only have one chance to make a good impression so how do you stand out from the crowd? Follow these five steps and put your best foot forward in a job interview. Be nice to the receptionist The receptionist of a company is often the gatekeeper and privy to a company’s secrets. Greet the … Read more about Five Ways To Be Liked In Your Job Interview
Breastfeeding In The Workplace
A Newspoll survey done by the Australian Lactation Consultants Association discovered that more than one in four Australians viewed breastfeeding in public as unacceptable making it harder for breastfeeding mothers to return to the workforce. The research also found adults aged 18 to 24 were … Read more about Breastfeeding In The Workplace
Seven Ways To Motivate Yourself While Working From Home
Working from home can be a dream come true ... you can work in your tracksuit, set your own hours and be your own boss. Whether you’re a busy dad or mum working from home or you own your own business, you need to be more disciplined and motivated as you don’t have anyone cracking the whip to get … Read more about Seven Ways To Motivate Yourself While Working From Home