The Do’s And Don’ts Of Coworker Chats
Having a chat with your coworker to break up the workday crunch is a great way to maintain social relationships at work. It also promotes better communication, relationship establishment and productivity boosts… Read More
Does Work Overtime Make You a Hero?
Putting in the hours at the office from 9 till 5 might be what your contract states, but many may stay back in a bid to get ahead of their workload. Working… Read More
How do you know if your productivity tools are actually working?
Sometimes it’s not about how to plan, it’s how to use planning tools to be productive at work. With a wealth of digital apps, websites and management systems able to be put… Read More
What is trauma insurance?
Experiencing a serious illness or injury can prevent individuals from returning to work. Trauma insurance can help support families through particularly tough times and pay for costs that may arise from medical… Read More
Dealing with job dissatisfaction
Job dissatisfaction can have a significant impact on your life. It will affect your productivity at work and your mood both at and after work. Therefore, it can’t simply be ignored. Instead,… Read More
Effectively setting deadlines for yourself
Setting deadlines for yourself whether for work or for personal goals is often encouraged so that you can effectively manage your time. However, it is difficult to hold yourself accountable. You can… Read More
How to ask for a promotion
Asking for a promotion is one of the most anxiety-inducing things a person has to do as an employee. It might help reduce some of your anxiety if you follow these steps.… Read More
How you can improve your networking skills
Networking and developing contacts in your field can present you with many opportunities. Although, networking is difficult because you want to maintain professionality whilst improving your relationships with your peers. You can… Read More
What to include in a cover letter
The goal of your cover letter is to demonstrate why you should be selected for an interview, therefore always make an individualised letter for each job application. Include your relevant contact information:… Read More
Going back to work after a long break
Taking a career break can help give you some needed time off and a fresh perspective on work, however this can make returning to work intimidating. To help you get back into… Read More
Establishing a career plan
No matter how old you are, it’s never too late to create a career plan that best reflects what you want from your professional life. Identify your career options: This includes taking… Read More
How to respond to being terminated
Being terminated is difficult, whether you are prepared for it or taken by surprise by it. It is important, however, that regardless of how it happens, you handle yourself and respond to… Read More
Work-related mental health risk factors
There are over 7,200 Australians who are compensated for work-related mental health conditions. This makes up 6% of all worker’s compensation claims. In total, $543 million are paid in workers’ compensation for… Read More
Developing an investing plan
Investing can seem intimidating but creating a plan will help you find the investments that are right for you and your financial situation. Review your finances Work out what you owe (debts)… Read More
What you can do to stay updated in your field
Keeping yourself updated with current knowledge about your field can help set you apart from others. It shows current and potential employees that you are committed to your career and continuously looking… Read More
How to stop procrastinating on your phone
Smartphones have made procrastination too easy! Luckily, you can make some small changes which might help you reduce it! Prune your notifications Notifications are designed to grab your attention. Cutting down the… Read More
Why is diversifying your investment portfolio important?
Diversification of your portfolio means that your investments are spread out into different categories. This can mean you are investing in different industries, but also at different levels of risk. Diversification means… Read More
Finding help for your finances during the pandemic
You might have written off financial counselling services as something you don’t need and can probably do yourself before. But with the current financial climate, policies continually changing, and employment status constantly… Read More
Smart ways to plan your retirement funds
One in two Australians retire earlier than planned due to unexpected circumstances like illness. By identifying your projected retirement position and your retirement goals, you can develop strategies that ensure you have… Read More
Building generational wealth for your family
Building wealth to pass down as inheritance can give your family a strong financial advantage for decades after your death. Inherited wealth can help families make investments in education or property, without… Read More
Are you prepared for illness?
Individuals with chronic diseases or who are at higher risk of illness may have already considered planning for illness. However, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, preparing for illness can be useful… Read More
What to consider when protecting your finances after separation
Dealing with the mental stress and emotional lows at the end of a relationship is never easy, let alone taking on complicated and tedious administrative tasks such as managing your finances. However,… Read More
Diversifying your investment portfolio
As a result of recent increased volatility within the stock market, investors are looking to diversify their portfolios, minimise risk and maximise opportunity. For those investors looking for something new, here are… Read More
Separation and property settlement
Separating from your partner is a painful process, and the legal and financial paperwork that comes with separation may be the last thing you want to deal with. However, it is important… Read More
Implementing a recession investment strategy
As the world braces for an economic recession, now is the time to transition into an investment strategy which is accommodating to current economic conditions. Implementing a recession investment strategy will not… Read More
Preparing for your next job
Whether you’re out of a job right now or you’re looking for a career change, applying for new jobs can be intimidating and challenging, especially if you haven’t done it in years.… Read More
How to be productive when working from home
With so many employees physical distancing and working from home amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, there are bound to be productivity issues within businesses. Productivity issues often arise when employees are unfamiliar with… Read More
Coronavirus crisis: what to do if you’ve lost your job
Not only has COVID-19 raised major health concerns in the community, it has also resulted in many negative economic impacts with self-isolation and social distancing regulations causing many to lose their jobs.… Read More
What COVID-19 support is there for individuals?
The Australian Government has implemented a COVID-19 stimulus package that aims to assist individuals and households through income support payments and temporary early releases of superannuation. For unemployed and job-seeking individuals, the… Read More
Tips on building leadership skills and qualities
No matter where you are on the company ladder, having good leadership skills will always be helpful for your career, whether that means working in a team environment more effectively or earning… Read More
Have you chosen a beneficiary for your super?
Superannuation usually doesn’t form part of your estate by default, meaning that you need to actively take the steps to nominate a beneficiary for your super, otherwise the trustee of your super… Read More
Bouncing back after redundancy
Being made redundant is probably not something you considered in your career plan. It can be scary and disheartening, however, there are some steps you can take to turn your redundancy into… Read More
Getting hired after taking a career break
Taking a career break can help give you some needed time off and a fresh perspective on work, however many work returners can find getting a new job intimidating. To help you… Read More
Are you aware of your superannuation risk profile?
As you get closer to retirement, you may care to reduce the risk profile of your investments. The risk profile of your superannuation investment strategy should be determined by a combination of… Read More
How to fund parents aged care
Finding the right aged care facility for a parent be a distressing time for families, both emotionally and financially. As costs for aged care facilities continue to rise, many individuals will need… Read More
