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...
We all know that the benefits of humour in the workplace are that it can alleviate stress and create a more relaxed atmosphere, helping employees cope with pressure and challenges; but we always need to be wary of the type of humour. Jokes that worked circa 1950-1999...
It’s crazy to think that ageism in the Australian workplace remains a significant issue, with many older workers facing discrimination in hiring, promotion, and retention. The perception of being "too old" can vary widely depending on industry, company culture, and...
With A-list celebrities from Hollywood, such as Keira Knightley, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Carey Mulligan, and director Emerald Fennell, having signed an open letter urging the UK's creative industries to end bullying and bad behaviour in the entertainment sector, where...