Stress and depression in the workplace. Why do we want to talk about it? According to the State of Workplace Mental Health in Australia, one in five Australian employees is likely to be living with a mental health condition, and a whopping 45% of Aussies identify...
"No one's lives and the people they love should be up for debate," said Angie Greene, when she accepted musician Sia’s ARIA award on behalf of Marriage Equality Australia in 2015. It’s a stance fiercely close to her heart and work as the founder and CEO of Stand Up...
Politics is woven into the fabric of our culture and whether you like it or not, the Trump era has had a powerful effect on polarising society at large. This week for Industry Insights, we speak with Digital Strategist Ben Shapira who has had an extensive history in...
Kylie Wallace was sitting on a plane, in Row A, flying home from a glamorous corporate work event, when rather than sit back and enjoy the privilege, she felt ill at ease. “I realised that I had become the type of person that was more worried about being upgraded and...
What does effective networking look like in this era of endless notifications and digital connections? Nicholas Edrington is the Marketing Director of the Gay and Lesbian Organisation of Business and Enterprise (GLOBE) which strives to create incredible networking...
“Every time backing yourself works, you get a feeling of elation. The more I’ve done it, the more confident I’ve become in myself and my abilities.” When you become a General Manager at just 29 years old, you’re clearly doing something right. For Sam Vassos, who holds...
It’s almost here! Our very first (of many) #LeadingLadies events whereby women in senior leadership positions will be speaking about workplace related topics that will inspire, empower & encourage others to be the best version of themselves. The digital job...
We all have a sense of our personal worth in the workplace, and sometimes it can feel as if our valuable experience, strong commitment and innovative ideas are being taken for granted. At Agency Iceberg, I meet a lot of people facing this situation. They suspect they...
As Group General Manager of Public Relations at Crown Resorts, Alexandra Smith oversees a portfolio stretching from PR to integrated marketing support and sponsorships – across Crown’s two resorts in both Melbourne and Perth. It’s a 24-7, high-intensity operation,...
Don’t ask people older than you, their age. Don’t ask someone who they voted for. And don’t ever ask anyone how much they earn. We’re taught these social conventions...
It’s common sense that having the best staff can transform your business. In fact, a recent study found 10% of productivity comes from the top 1% of employees and 26% of…
How much would you spend to change public perceptions of your industry? For Anna O’Dea, founder of recruitment agency Agency Iceberg, that amount is $50,000, and maybe even a bit more.