On the Job

According to the Manpower Group 2023 Global Talent Shortage Survey, 77% of employers reported a talent shortage. This figure was higher in Australia with 79%.

However, most individuals fail to understand their value in the marketplace.

So before you broach an employer about your salary and asking for a pay rise, you need to do your research and understand your real value in the market.

[Read more…] about How to ask for a pay rise

If you are a newcomer to Australia, then below is a list of characteristics that generally defines a typical Australian workplace culture.  The list is not exhaustive and not all workplaces or Australian’s will reflect these values.  However the list will give you a good idea of the general features of a typical Australian Workplace Culture.

For additional information on the workplace culture, I recommend that you read ’Day Boss! Australian Culture and the Workplace from the authors Barbara West and Frances Murphy. [Read more…] about The Typical Australian Workplace Culture

Managing a difficult boss, can make life hell and can be a very upsetting and devastating experience.  Remember your feelings are completely natural and can range from depression, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, through to a loss of confidence at work.

Difficult bosses or supervisors can range from subtle manipulation, to the pushy ‘do it my way or take the highway’ approach, through to downright abusive behaviour.

So just how to you manage a difficult boss? [Read more…] about 6 Strategies to deal with a difficult boss

During tough economic times many employees are seeking to take control, by protecting their job. During the boom times, employees seek ways to gain a promotion or a better job.

What both scenarios have in common, is whether you are seeking a promotion or just merely trying to protect your job, the key is to be the type of employee that is easy to get along with – namely not high maintenance or a demanding sort of employee, as ultimately the boss will probably choose the person that is not high maintenance and gets along with other staff.

So what are they keys to becoming that employee that gets along with colleagues and more importantly the boss? [Read more…] about Those critical soft skills that are key to job search security and promotion

There is the saying that if you have 3 or more people in an office environment, you will need to deal with office politics.

Most of us at some stage have had to deal with office politics, as either an employee or employer.  At its most destructive, office politics can destroy people’s lives and is a type of cancer which invades a work place.  On the other hand office politics can be a force for positive change (depending on the political behaviour of the manager and staff).

[Read more…] about Five Ways to win at Office Politics

With modern work demands growing by the day, it is difficult to sometimes envisage a life, in which you can achieve a balance between your home life and work life.

If you have a job, or career, it will probably be something that takes up most of your time in your life. Your job is also important in terms of your self-image, your sense of self, as well as your sense of fulfilment or happiness. [Read more…] about Learn how to balance your career with your life