Diversity in the workplace is becoming a more and more prominent issue in today’s society with organisations having ‘quotas’ in terms of male to female ratios to achieve gender balance. I was having a conversation with a group of male and female friends about this recently and it turned into a somewhat lively discussion about
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Forget New Year Resolutions, Try This Instead…
The custom of making New Year resolutions has been around for thousands of years, so it’s natural for most of us to sit back and reflect on the year that was. We often also make a promise of change to ourselves at the stroke of midnight on the 1st January. These are often life changing
How to Cope with Change
2019 has been a big year for me with many changes; I think probably the most change I have gone through at any point in my life, both personally and professionally. I’m sure I am not alone in saying I’m not a fan of change, but the one constant in life is change and we
Feeling undervalued or underpaid?
I recently caught up with a good friend of mine over a few drinks and she was feeling unsure and had a few concerns about her current role. For the purpose of this blog, her name will be Sally. Sally started off by saying how much she loves her job, her team, her manager and
Interviews are a two-way street
They are two words that can send a shiver down a grown adult’s spine. Some people will tell you that they are quite confident when it comes to interviewing or that they don’t mind that part of the process, but most of us are very nervous at the mere thought of interviewing for a job.
The Ups and Downs of Any Job
A common theme I’ve found speaking to people over the last few months is that there is no such thing as a perfect job. While this may seem like common sense, it’s still a notion that people bring up when looking for the next step in their career; the illustrious “Perfect Job”. In reality, all
Three Lead Metrics Every Workplace Should Consider
Chances are that you already know about the difference between ‘lead’ and ‘lag’ measures/indicators. Just in case, lag indicators are those that are best described as outcomes, like sales revenue and profit. The performance that led to the number has already happened. Lead indicators, on the other hand, are those which are most likely to
How to Ensure Gender Equality in the Workplace
Many employers these days are recognising a change in the tides when it comes to gender equality. This world-wide issue is not something that can be changed overnight. As a business owner or operator, there are steps you can do to encourage a gender-friendly environment. Curious to see how your workplace stacks up? Check out
Are you the toxic boss or work colleague?
I often meet with clients and contacts at a discrete coffee shop to talk through current or future projects we are working on. I often get there 15 minutes early for some quiet time to plan and get myself organised for the meeting. I am constantly stunned and amazed at the number of people who