“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.
The ability to negotiate your own worth, build a great network around you and hire the best people will make or break you as a startup founder, Agency Iceberg founder Anna O’Dea says.
Entrepreneurial communities are strengthened by the sharing of expertise and ideas, and at SmartCompany we’re always on the lookout for new perspectives on how to make businesses better.
Bullying in the workplace takes a toll on the mental well-being and productivity of workers, and it's also costing the Australian economy more than $6 billion annually.
Melbourne’s recruitment Agency Iceberg’s expertise is boutique to large size agencies within the Account Services and Digital sectors. Recruitment expert Anna O’Dea shares with B&T her industry hero, her pet hate and what she would change if she took Turnbull’s...
Eve Ash’s REAL acronym is one everyone would be wise to consider, no matter what their place in the office hierarchy. She explains what the four letters stand for below.