By far, this is the most common question that I receive daily from both Talents & clients at Iceberg. We are all in a downturn (post-Covid slump), and both clients and job seekers are feeling the pain of a quiet market. You're probably wondering if you should...
We always stress to candidates the importance of being prepared for an interview—doing their research, putting their best foot forward, and making a lasting impression. But let’s flip the script for a moment: are companies doing the same? Because here’s the reality—an...
You’ve flown right back into frenetic work mode post-Christmas and New Year, but is that really what you wanted? Early burnout is a real risk for returning workers trying to implement the work-life balance they envisioned while lying on a secluded beach sipping...
A surprising group is backing the traditional five-day office workweek: not only is it the boomers, but retirees! A recent news.com.au survey of 1,870 Australians revealed that 35% support working onsite full-time, slightly higher than the 31% who believe one to two...
Hive mind! Should Talent be paid to submit a mini-task or brief during the interview process? This question comes up regularly, and Agency Iceberg feels that paying a Talent to complete a mock task that will take longer than 2 hours to finish, has MANY benefits....
Have you experienced a "dry promotion" lately? Or even heard of it? It is when an employee receives a new title or gets additional responsibilities without seeing a pay increase. According to a recent survey as reported by HRD, nearly four in 10 employees in Australia...
Many, many, many people are still making silly decisions when they leave their jobs. It never ends, and it almost always comes back to bite you on the proverbial. Whether it is saving/printing out client contacts lists ("These are my contacts, so I should be able to...
Highlighting the importance of employee recognition is vital in boosting morale, improving retention, and fostering a positive work culture, but why do many Aussie workers feel undervalued? A little validation goes a hell of a long way, right? Let's look at a few ways...
Based on the full-time results of our latest LinkedIn poll, a "Shorter Working Week" is all the rage—to the extent that many would be willing to swap a pay increase to obtain this dream—that's how serious it gets. Working smarter, not harder, seems the way forward and...
With the current state of the economy in Australia, new workplace trends are emerging! The new generation of talents entering the workplace is demanding more flexibility, more rest, and less stress. Not only is this REAL, it's catchy as hell! So, what's REALLY...
When it comes to women in leadership, data from Deloitte in November 2024 shows there are just 23 female Chief Financial Officers in the ASX100. That’s a massive problem if we ever hope to see more women as CFOs, reports the Women's Agenda. I suppose many would say...
Ah, the holiday season! As the Aussie summer heats up, so too does the Christmas rush. For many workplaces in Australia, December brings unique challenges: deadlines tighten, office parties kick off, and year-end wrap-ups collide with festive obligations. But don’t...