1 in 6 Australians will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives. Regardless of the severity of the condition, your mental health can be either a positive or a debilitating force on you and affect your ability to be productive. In many cases, your work and workplace can also become a significant…
Flow is known as a state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter and that the experience of being involved is so enjoyable that people will continue to do so (even at high cost) for the sheer sake of doing it. The flow state can occur across…
If you’re in the process of looking for work, you may not be a stranger to the face-to-face (or zoom) job interview. However, regardless of how well you may present on your resume, it is the impression that you leave on the interviewer that can be the critical determining factor in whether or not you…
Critical decisions are often made in the workplace. It’s highly likely that at one point or another, a decision has had to be made by you to result in an outcome that could impact performance or some other aspect of the business. Generally there are two ways in which people make decisions. These are known…
Sometimes, being absent from work is better for you and the business you work for than if you were present that day. When someone shows up to work but is unproductive as a result of feeling unwell, are distracted by personal issues, or are disengaged from their role, it’s known as presenteeism. Presenteeism is difficult…
Employees are the key ingredient to the success of any business or organisation – but what should employers do if they aren’t performing as well as they should? Underperformance can occur when an employee is failing to do their job properly, or is being disruptive within the workplace and impacting those around them. It may…
It’s been a stressful time for everyone transitioning into the new normal of business. Whether working from home, remotely or trying to get used to a whole new working environment, employees are under more pressure and stress than ever before. How to know if your stress is impacting you: Feeling ‘burned out’ at work Feeling…
There are various causes of stress that make it difficult to have just one method of stress management. There are 4 methods you can use in response to stress: Avoid: Sometimes the causes of our stress are avoidable. For example, if being around certain people makes you feel stressed because of the way they behave,…
People often perceive asking for help as a weakness, but sometimes, asking for help demonstrates strength. It shows self-awareness and a willingness to learn and grow. If you find yourself in the following situations, you should consider asking for assistance: You don’t know what you’re doing This sounds straightforward, but if you’ve been given a…
There will come a time, where no matter how much you despise it, you will need to speak in front of an audience. Being afraid of public speaking is fairly common and there are resources and programs which may help you overcome this. The following are tips which will help you through your public speaking…