Motherhood Penalty
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by Anna O'Dea
3d ago
Are mums hiding their babies to land jobs in 2024? Women have come a long way in the workplace to achieve equality, however, many still feel the need to hide the fact that they are working mother’s to progress in their careers. Earlier this year, Zipdo recorded that 70% of mothers with children under 18 years old join the labor force full-time to ensure career longevity. This figure highlights the role that mothers play not only at home but in the workforce.  You Can’t Ask That  Landing an interview for a prospective job can be incredibly exciting. However, many mothers have voiced a ..read more
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Side Hustle
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by Anna O'Dea
1M ago
Is having a side hustle the new trend of 2024? With the cost of living skyrocketing in the last few years, many people are figuring out ways to make an extra dollar. Anything from rideshares (Uber driving) to starting a podcast for extra cash, the list is long. It’s becoming a necessity to “be” someone. And be paid for it. Recently, many employees have stepped out and decided to explore the world of OnlyFans as a means of making more money after hours. And, some employers are not happy about it.  In 2023, Aussie Annie Knight was fired after 5 days of employment when her Boss became aware ..read more
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AI in the Workplace
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by Anna O'Dea
1M ago
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the workplace landscape. From chatbots to robots, the workplace has come a long way in the last few years. New technologies always bring uncertainty, worry and excitement. Like the Industrial Revolution of the 1800s, the AI revolution is rapidly changing production and how we gain information and communicate. So, how is AI impacting jobs, industries and the world around us?  Customer Experience aka CX Chatbots and virtual assistants can handle routine inquiries, customer support, and administrative tasks 24/7. Faster response times and pers ..read more
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Employee Loyalty
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by Anna O'Dea
2M ago
Employee loyalty is a term that is tossed around a lot in the workplace. What does it actually mean in this day and age? How loyal do you feel about your employer? What if you’re too loyal to your employer? Is that even possible? According to Merriam-Webster, loyalty is defined as, “faithful to a cause, ideal, custom, institution, or product.”  Loyalty in the workplace is important. Studies have shown that it can improve staff performance, teamwork, and productivity. Loyalty should be a good thing, but there is such a thing as being too loyal to your employer. What happens then? What impa ..read more
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Working on Australia Day
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by Anna O'Dea
2M ago
This Friday, January 26th is Australia Day & signifies the anniversary and the arrival of the First Fleet in 1778. And, the end of summer holidays and back-to-school time. It’s a chance to have one last summer BBQ with friends, head to the beach, or take a breather from the holiday season.  Whether you call it Australia Day or Invasion Day, the conversation around the day and what it represents is becoming more and more pronounced as the years go by. For many of us Australia Day is a day of mourning, a day that should not be recognised. For more information about what the day is celeb ..read more
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Your Pay Rise Was Denied, Now What?
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by Anna O'Dea
2M ago
It’s incredibly tough to be rejected for a pay rise during your annual review. You’ve worked 38-40+ hour weeks for your company and are hoping to be rewarded with recognition and a pay increase with benefits (WFH, new job title, shares etc). So, when you head into your review feeling positive & fully prepared it can be very upsetting to be rejected for what seems like “excuses”.  Some are absolutely true and some, are not so much. When it comes to asking for a salary increase, many Managers will often respond to your request with common excuses for rejecting a raise, such as;  ..read more
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Review Time
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by Anna O'Dea
2M ago
It’s review time! What REALLY matters to you in 2024? What will you be discussing with your Manager this month?  Do you have solid evidence of results to support your discussion when you ask for a pay rise or a new job title? I recently ran a LinkedIn poll, asking respondents what REALLY matters to you in your job. And, if you don’t achieve it, will you consider leaving to find something else? 501 voted over three days + 20k impressions… The results are in! At least an 8-10% pay rise  19% A pay rise & new job title  18% WFH flexibility + Pay rise  60% Nothing – I won’t ..read more
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Keeping Your Cool During a Review
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by Anna O'Dea
2M ago
Reviews are this month for most agencies. How are you feeling? Nervous? Indifferent? Frustrated? How do you keep your cool and negotiate your worth during your review?  As a manager, giving constructive feedback is a skill in itself and not everyone can deliver feedback well. As an employee, receiving constructive feedback about our performance at work can sometimes be difficult. So, it will be natural to feel defensive and upset. It’s important to remember that even the greatest leaders have received negative/constructive feedback and we’re constantly growing and learning  My advice ..read more
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Switching Jobs
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by Anna O'Dea
2M ago
“Stay at your job for at least a year.” “It looks bad if you keep switching jobs.” “Don’t let your employee know that you are looking for a new job.” How many times have you heard this from a friend, family member, co-worker or stranger when changing jobs after being at your current job for under 12 months? Who do you listen to? Or do you block out the white noise and trust your own judgment? No two people have the same experience and the current job market is constantly changing. What might have been relevant pre-COVID, might no longer be true in 2024. With more bargaining power than ever bef ..read more
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Gen Z in the Workforce
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by Anna O'Dea
5M ago
Generation Z, also known as Gen Z, refers to the population born between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s. Bringing their unique perspectives, tech-savvy skills, values, and expectations, they are rapidly changing the workplace culture.  Often referred to as the “digital natives” since they have grown up entirely in the digital age. This generation has distinct characteristics shaped by the world around them and the technology that they have been exposed to since birth. Known to be highly connected, a lover of technology, and able to adapt quickly. They are more likely than previous gene ..read more
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