It’s that time of year again. Time to be jolly and happy but what if your workplace is anything but! As most prepare to spend some time with family and friends over the festive season, some employees can’t wait to escape their place of employment. A toxic culture in the workplace is not a nice…Read More
Contributed by Guest Writer David Bell The Vivid Sydney Festival has become a Sydney annual event where creativity through lighting, ideas and music is showcased. For Sydneysiders, the festival provides an opportunity to be entertained, come together with family and friends and to see the city in a different and creative light. It attracts tourists…Read More
It’s official if you were born after 1965 be prepared to work until your 70 years of age. Today, Australia’s treasurer Joe Hockey announced that the retirement age is to be lifted to 70 by 2035. With an ageing population, this was inevitably going to happen at some point. Coming from Generation X myself, I’m…Read More
A Careers Fair is a great opportunity for employers and universities to be marketing their organisation or learning institution to potential employees or future students. If you are clear about your career direction, take advantage of these careers fair events to find out the reality of your career ideas. These events are held at various…Read More
When you are told you will be losing your job and being made redundant there are many emotions that hit you all at once. Shock, denial, worry and fear are some of the main emotions that come up. While you are working through the process of grieving a loss like a redundancy, it is important…Read More
The tide is starting to turn and the job market is starting to ditch the negative stereotypes of aging and start the allocation of jobs for over 50-year-olds. Some employers are starting to utilise the value of people aged 50 and up. I can see it in retail and I’m hearing the voices of mature…Read More
The Christmas Season is always a great time to see the latest flick from Hollywood. I was not disappointed with Ben Stiller’s latest film, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Movie. The film is a modern take on James Thurber’s short story of 1939. Screen writer Steve Conrad, brings the story of an ordinary working…Read More
