Starting a new job? A first day on the job is cause for nerves for any job seeker. How will my new colleagues welcome me into my new role? How firm is too firm when it comes to my handshake? What should I wear?! No matter how many times we’ve changed roles,...
Ahh, the joys of public speaking. Does anyone really enjoy it? Glossophobia, or a fear of public speaking, is believed to affect up to 75% of the population. And rightly so. Believe it or not, a fear of public speaking is actually woven into our DNA. But the benefits...
We’ve all been there. You’ve worked your butt off, increased productivity, decreased expenditure, but your salary stays put. It can really sting to see your hard work go overlooked where it matters. But asking for a pay rise can be a real sticking point...
Beaches, BBQs and trips to Bunnings. There’s nothing quite like a long weekend. Upcoming Labour Day, like many other public holidays in New Zealand, is a chance for Kiwis to lounge around the house or bargain hunt at cleverly timed sales. But would this be...
When it comes to mastering the art of conflict and difficult conversations at work, every job seeker could use a little assistance. We’re only human, after all. Without the right tools on the shelf, a challenging conversation can easily turn into a muddled mess....
When it comes to self-care at work, we tend to let it slip down the priority list fairly easily. When you’ve got a hundred things on your to-do list, taking 5 minutes to take a quick stretch doesn’t feel like a priority. But if we don’t take time to...