As a female professional, is it essential to wear makeup to land a job? What happens when you go in with nothing but a little ChapStick on? Silent judgment most likely. It sucks, but it is the reality, which begs the question: is it worth making a social or workplace statement only to risk landing a dream job? We’re Not Making This Up Okay then, does no makeup, or if you’re a man with a three-day growth, or IS wearing eye makeup for instance, lead to a recruiter or future employer to put a line through the individual as a candidate, even if on paper and during the interview they are the best p ..read more

Working Australian female professionals with children are going for more part-time roles as workplace flexibility and childcare costs accelerate. Something must give, and it seems the Danes have cracked the code on getting the best of both worlds front and centre. Denmark the Benchmark British-born dual Aussie citizen Rebecca Matthews, the director of ARoS in Denmark has seen revolutionary steps in introducing more inclusive workplace culture and balance. “In Denmark, there is an innate trust… people regularly leave work by 3pm to pick up their kids from school, and no one blinks an eye,” she ..read more

Are mums hiding their babies to land jobs in 2024? Women have come a long way in the workplace to achieve equality, however, many still feel the need to hide the fact that they are working mother’s to progress in their careers. Earlier this year, Zipdo recorded that 70% of mothers with children under 18 years old join the labor force full-time to ensure career longevity. This figure highlights the role that mothers play not only at home but in the workforce.  You Can’t Ask That  Landing an interview for a prospective job can be incredibly exciting. However, many mothers have voiced a ..read more

Is having a side hustle the new trend of 2024? With the cost of living skyrocketing in the last few years, many people are figuring out ways to make an extra dollar. Anything from rideshares (Uber driving) to starting a podcast for extra cash, the list is long. It’s becoming a necessity to “be” someone. And be paid for it. Recently, many employees have stepped out and decided to explore the world of OnlyFans as a means of making more money after hours. And, some employers are not happy about it.  In 2023, Aussie Annie Knight was fired after 5 days of employment when her Boss became aware ..read more

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the workplace landscape. From chatbots to robots, the workplace has come a long way in the last few years. New technologies always bring uncertainty, worry and excitement. Like the Industrial Revolution of the 1800s, the AI revolution is rapidly changing production and how we gain information and communicate. So, how is AI impacting jobs, industries and the world around us?  Customer Experience aka CX Chatbots and virtual assistants can handle routine inquiries, customer support, and administrative tasks 24/7. Faster response times and pers ..read more

This Friday, January 26th is Australia Day & signifies the anniversary and the arrival of the First Fleet in 1778. And, the end of summer holidays and back-to-school time. It’s a chance to have one last summer BBQ with friends, head to the beach, or take a breather from the holiday season.  Whether you call it Australia Day or Invasion Day, the conversation around the day and what it represents is becoming more and more pronounced as the years go by. For many of us Australia Day is a day of mourning, a day that should not be recognised. For more information about what the day is celeb ..read more

It’s incredibly tough to be rejected for a pay rise during your annual review. You’ve worked 38-40+ hour weeks for your company and are hoping to be rewarded with recognition and a pay increase with benefits (WFH, new job title, shares etc). So, when you head into your review feeling positive & fully prepared it can be very upsetting to be rejected for what seems like “excuses”.  Some are absolutely true and some, are not so much. When it comes to asking for a salary increase, many Managers will often respond to your request with common excuses for rejecting a raise, such as;  ..read more

It’s review time! What REALLY matters to you in 2024? What will you be discussing with your Manager this month?  Do you have solid evidence of results to support your discussion when you ask for a pay rise or a new job title? I recently ran a LinkedIn poll, asking respondents what REALLY matters to you in your job. And, if you don’t achieve it, will you consider leaving to find something else? 501 voted over three days + 20k impressions… The results are in! At least an 8-10% pay rise  19% A pay rise & new job title  18% WFH flexibility + Pay rise  60% Nothing – I won’t ..read more

Reviews are this month for most agencies. How are you feeling? Nervous? Indifferent? Frustrated? How do you keep your cool and negotiate your worth during your review?  As a manager, giving constructive feedback is a skill in itself and not everyone can deliver feedback well. As an employee, receiving constructive feedback about our performance at work can sometimes be difficult. So, it will be natural to feel defensive and upset. It’s important to remember that even the greatest leaders have received negative/constructive feedback and we’re constantly growing and learning  My advice ..read more

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