Whenever I have started things, I have always done so with a friend. I couldn’t do it on my own; I wouldn’t have the confidence or the courage. I started Fitted for Work in 2005 with Renata Singer, an Australian who lives part of her life in Melbourne and part in New York. Continue reading How one organisation helps disadvantaged women get back into work
As productivity levels stagnate to below pre-financial crisis levels, is time running out for traditional measures, such as output? Will businesses need to focus on new areas to see improvements? Continue reading Is our approach to solving the productivity crisis all wrong?
Many countries will soon be faced with an ageing workforce, but too many organisations view this as a challenge. It’s time for businesses to see a growing proportion of older workers as an opportunity, not a burden. Continue reading How businesses can get more from ageing workforces
Headline-grabbing perks have been a trend for many companies in recent years. However, some organisations are now exploring if offering improved recognition could be more beneficial for their people. Continue reading Give your employees the recognition they deserve
So, you’ve just been offered your dream job, and have successfully negotiated all the essentials including your salary, benefits and job title, but have you put as much thought and effort into negotiating your start date? Continue reading Why it’s always a good idea to take a break before starting a new job
“Why should we hire you?” is a very common interview question. How you answer can help you set a positive tone for the rest of the meeting. Your answer gives you a chance to engage the interviewer in what you have to say from the outset. Continue reading How to elevate your answer to: “Why should we hire you?”
Fresh thinking and creativity are recognised as core skills that help workers and businesses to thrive. Most experts agree that innovation follows when these creative ideas are turned into something practical and of value. We often hear about the big and sexy innovations, the hubs and labs that are developing breakthrough new approaches and products such as Google’s X, with a mission to create ‘moonshot’ based businesses. But, in reality, most of the innovation that takes place in businesses is a bit more down to earth. Continue reading Are you struggling to be more creative and innovative in your work?
