Dear Job Seeker, The hiring process is a strategic game, and understanding how recruiters think can give you the winning edge. Every time a recruiter looks to fill a role—whether internally or externally—they go through three distinct phases before making a final decision. Knowing how to navigate each phase effectively can significantly increase your chances [...]
Imagine asking someone, “Do you think everyone sees the world the same way you do?” Almost without exception, the response would be a dismissive “Of course not, that’s silly!” Yet, in our daily lives, our actions often contradict this logic. Most of our stress and anxiety arise from the implicit expectation that others should think [...]
After 30 years in personal and business marketing, I can confidently say that the single most important factor in success is the strength of your network. Whether you're changing careers, building a business, or seeking new opportunities, your ability to connect with people is far more critical than having a perfect resume, an optimised LinkedIn [...]
Conflicts in the workplace are inevitable. Differences in opinions, personalities, and interests can sometimes create tensions that disrupt harmony and productivity. To address these issues constructively, many organisations turn to workplace mediation—a structured process that facilitates open dialogue between conflicting parties to reach a mutually acceptable resolution. Workplace mediation does not aim to assign blame or [...]
As people near the end of their careers, many imagine retirement as the golden reward — a time of freedom, leisure, and personal choice. But for a surprising number of retirees, something unexpected and unsettling creeps in: a lingering sense of being left behind, overlooked, or no longer needed. This feeling has a name — [...]
Dr Susan Roberts says: