As they say, the only thing in life that is constant...is ‘change’. In a society that has changes all the time, with new and improved ways of solving problems, collaborating and getting things done; one of the key characteristics of any good employee or leader is adaptability. We are talking about taking charge of your career! - being employable is your responsibility, it’s not up to organisations to spend the time and money on your development - your job is to keep yourself

Some people feel as if they are underpaid for the role they perform. Some accept it, but if that is your belief, why don’t you ask for a pay rise? Sure it can be a scary prospect for some people, but if you believe its justified, then why not present your case?. Even if it is never given, asking - appropriately - may show your professionalism and initiative. It’s essential that you have a good idea of how your colleagues and managers view you. If they consider you dispensable

We’ve all been that hopeful, aspiring 20 something graduate who naively launches themselves into their desired job market. Sound familiar?? I think many would agree that it is indeed a daunting, but highly rewarding endeavour. But the forthcoming generation will not only compete with fellow graduates and economic turbulence but artificial intelligence as well. AI is still in its early stage of evolution, but as a minimum, we can assume it will replace roles which are mundane

Agile is one of the big buzzwords in management especially in relations to workplace team management. Even the Australian Bureau of Statistics uses agile methodology for software development. But what exactly does agile mean for project management? In this post, we take a closer look at this ‘trend’ and how it might just be here to stay. WHAT IS AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT for Teams? Oxforddictionaries.com defines agile as “Relating to or denoting a method of project management,

There are three main elements of a project - scope, time and cost. In most organisations, the project manager has the responsibility for making sure the project stays on target with these three elements. They are the most visible, as the individual whose job is to deliver. In this week’s blog post, we discuss how managers today can help cultivate a healthy project management culture – an environment that exhibits a healthy respect for the time and money spent on a project and

Whether it is a large or small organisation, many companies today use consultants for a multitude of reasons. In this week’s blog post, we take a closer look at just a few of the many reasons why organisations hire external HR consultants in order to help you decide whether using one could be beneficial for your organisation. What is a consultant? Consultants are independent contractors generally specialising in a particular area – in this case, we are looking at those whose