Work stress is very common. And many of us can be quite blasé about it. However, we should not be so flippant as work stress can often lead to significant health consequences, like colds and flues, to more serious complications like heart disease. We need to take a closer look into understanding work stress to
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Controversial: Working Through Your Lunch Break Doesn’t Make You a Better Worker !
Hey, you. The one glued to your computer screen and typing away on your keyboard between bites of your lunch. Put down the food. Walk away from your desk and give yourself some time to actually focus on eating your lunch instead of half-working, half-eating. Have a proper lunch break. You deserve it Now I
One Simple Way to Work Smarter, Not Harder!
One trend which has gained a lot of traction over the past few years is the idea of working smarter, not harder. Businesses have started embracing this idea, and it’s difficult to go a day without hearing the phrase mentioned somewhere. The idea of working smarter not harder is great, but the execution of this
How to aim for (and actually hit) the stars!
After a briefing with an advertising agency and our goals for the coming year, the agency’s managing director came up to me and said, “I like your style. ‘To hit the trees, aim for the stars,’” he said. He was referring to our stretch goals for the year, and he was genuinely impressed that he
Surviving the Transition from Uni Student to Adult in the ‘Real World’
You’re standing in your graduation gown, clutching your degree in hand and no longer classified as a ‘student’. It’s time to leave the world of toga parties and two-minute noodles behind and put your degree to use in the big, wide world! The future is unpredictable and most of the time we have no idea
Stand out! Simply over the phone.
Only 1.74% of graduates ever pick up the phone for a job application. A large portion of my job involves going through people’s resumes, assessing their suitability for particular roles and getting back to them to invite them for an interview or to let them know that they were unsuccessful on this occasion. There are
Why Working as a Temp can be a Great Career Move.
I recently wrote a blog for employers explaining why hiring temps or contractors is a beneficial business strategy. But that’s just one side of the equation. What about the worker? Here are some of the benefits for job seekers. Some people choose temp work as a lifestyle (ICT contractors for example) going from project to
New Years’ Resolutions!
Right so 2018 is with us – awesome! Like the vast majority of the population you have probably had a good look at yourself in the mirror: farewelled 2017 and made some resolutions for 2018. But, have you ever wondered where this ‘tradition’ originated? Well here is a potted history for all you fact lovers!
A Graduate Tip Sheet
I recently had the opportunity to meet with a young lady who had finally secured her first “adult” job after graduating university. The reason for our catch up was evidently not to help her find a new role – but rather she wanted advice on how to make a great first impression on her new