Effective leaders and managers are not afraid to provide feedback – whether positive or negative – because they know it’s essential for team engagement and productivity. As a career coach, I give feedback to my clients all the time. While positive feedback...
Getting a job during COVID is a lot harder than pre-COVID days. The pandemic has brought disruption into every aspect of our lives including our careers. The pool of people looking for jobs is bigger today than it was pre-COVID days. In a competitive environment, a...
Sara’s story is not unique. Her manager has suggested she takes up an online course to upgrade her skills. But Sara declined. Going back to school is the last thing on Sara’s mind. Like many Aussie working parents today, Sara feels she has enough on her plate. Working...
COVID-19 does not discriminate but history has shown that health crises can highlight existing gender inequalities. Women workers in Australia are the most financially affected by COVID-19 shutdown by nature of their jobs and the roles they play in these jobs. ...
Shifting the norm and managing staff productivity is never easy. Imagine this scenario: Mary is a thirty-year-old accountant. She has spent the last 9 years of her life commuting to work five days a week. At work, she has an office. She has structure and...
