This article was originally written for AIA Vitality. When was the last time you considered your salary and compensation structure? Are you happy with it? Is it meeting market standards? Having worked in talent management and recruitment for over ten years, I’m no...
Most of us enjoy a cup (or two!) of takeaway coffee each day, and are becoming more aware of the landfill we’re contributing to with our daily lattes and chais. It didn’t sit right with Founder and Managing Director of KeepCup, Abigail Forsyth, who witnessed firsthand...
In the midst of the technological revolution – the 21st century version of the Industrial Revolution – is it time to can the 38-hour week? More than two centuries ago, Australia introduced an eight-hour work day, as a result of workers protesting for better labour...
There are two types of people in the world: those that love a good icebreaker and those that would rather swallow cough medicine than talk to new people. If you’re part of the latter category, these five strategies will help you meet new people, and network like a...
Today job-hopping is increasingly popular for those in search of promotion, challenge and new experiences. However, this week’s #LeadingLady has set an example of what career longevity and loyalty looks like, working at specialist, luxury travel giant Abercrombie...
On Sunday the Iceberg team had the pleasure of participating in the CGU Move in May, a fantastic event hosted by one of our inspiring #LeadingLadies Angie Greene, Founder and CEO of Stand Up Events Melbourne Inc. The event was an inclusive community walk around...
According to a 2017 study conducted by Kronos Incorporated, employee burnout is the biggest threat to the modern day workforce. In the final instalment of our burnout series, we explore nine realistic self-care strategies that can help prevent and manage stress. 1....
Last Thursday the Agency Iceberg team had the privilege of hearing Hillary Rodham Clinton, former US First Lady, US Secretary of State and the first female US Presidential nominee for a major political party, speak at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Ms...
It’s 2018, but not that much has changed when it comes to terrible interview habits. In such a competitive job market, it’s not just what you know but also how you communicate it that matters - and the little things can make a huge difference. From inappropriate...
While most of us are fortunate enough not to have to think twice about purchasing the basic necessities for a newborn, this sadly isn’t the case for all new mothers. Many new mothers struggle to access prams, cots, car seats, or nappies and wipes for their babies. ...
You may have read one of our recent blogs discussing the warning signs of employee burnout. In this follow up post, we explore realistic strategies that can help you recover from being #overworked and #hellastressed. 1. Talk me through it Everyone jokes about how...
Last week TIME released their annual global list of the Top 100 most influential people. Each person is summarised, with Hugh Jackman being hailed as one of the "finest, most committed actors of his generation" by Anne Hathaway. Other well known names making the list...