The most common, possibly out-of-date, interview question by an employer is… “Where do you see yourself in five years?” And, so many talents are dismissed for the job if they don’t nail this (old-school) question that is riddled with confusion, potential entrapment,...
As a recruitment consultant, it’s essential to recognise that pay transparency is no longer just a trend—it's a critical factor in building a fair and inclusive workplace! 💌 When companies are open about compensation, it helps close the gender pay gap, fosters...
There is A LOT of stigma in this industry about returning to a previous role or Boss; it’s like many will think you failed. Rubbish! Just check out Pip Edwards heading back as the new Creative Director to Ksubi, where she began her fashion career in the early 2000s....
Confidence is one of the most critical qualities that can set you apart in the workplace. It influences how you present yourself, how you interact with colleagues, and how you handle challenges and opportunities. However, building confidence doesn’t always come...
It’s easy to feel like we need to be constantly connected to our jobs, right? Most of the time, it’s a positive thing because we collaborate well in smaller teams, and it is a more fluid relationship (within limits of course). But if it's a larger organisation, we are...
It's now vitally necessary for any business trying to be stable and competitive to hold onto outstanding people. So what is the process for doing this? To nurture a devoted and driven staff, Deloitte is reporting on an "Adapting Benefit Package" that takes into...
Here at Agency Iceberg, we have had many discussions with PR Talent recently about the hot topic of whether it’s okay, from a PR perspective, to use ChatGPT to write media releases and put your name on the work. As you can see below, from almost 400 votes, ‘No’ seems...
Not everyone can write a precise business email. It’s a total craft that takes practice, drafts, structure, tone, and time to perfect. Not sure how to tap one out? Research it, learn from the best in the room, and model your email based on their style. The manner is...
Implementing a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) can be a delicate process, and several common mistakes can undermine its effectiveness. Also, it’s never the same for any employee with varied situations coming into play. Hopefully, your next PIP isn’t as severe as...
Cathy Anderson, Senior Editor with LinkedIn News Australia has penned an interesting thought piece on what we are prepared to sacrifice monetarily and in the mind for the job we love. The idea is based on athletes selected for the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games...
We were intrigued by WPP’s ANZ president Rose Herceg’s recent video yarn with Dan Krigstein about what it takes to be a great leader; both from the leader and disciple perspective. The daughter of Croatian immigrants, Rose is one of the top leaders in the Australian...
Adapting to adaptive learning is a concept that’s easy to, well, adopt. 👀 Ever heard of it? It’s an educational workplace tool or philosophy that allows leaders to set individualised courses for employees. Why? Because not all workers are the same, nor should...