We all dream of retiring as a millionaire at 30. But the reality is most of us will be working until we’re at least double that age. Retirement age in Australia will reach 70 by 2035, the highest qualifying age for an Age Pension in the world. And we are seeing the trend repeated around […]
It’s no secret we’re not all as well versed as Shakespeare. And writing skills may not play a big role in your job. But the ability to communicate clearly through the written word becomes critical when you work remotely, whatever industry you’re in. Remote teams use email, online chat and organisational apps almost exclusively for internal […]
It’s that time of year again where we give thanks to our mums for all that they do. Breakfast in bed and even a new pair of PJ’s might warm mum’s heart, but a pay rise would be a welcome Mother’s Day gift too. As the cost of living rises, new mums are under increasing pressure […]
Expanding your knowledge and learning new skills is critical to the success of professionals today. It is especially important for remote workers to keep up with fast-paced technology and industry developments. While our in-house peers are force-fed training and workshops, it’s usually up to the remote worker to find and complete their own up-skilling opportunities. Skillshare […]
Life as a military spouse is a uniquely challenging situation. Your significant other can be regularly posted to new locations, and you may be left at home alone, or trailing along with every move. Either scenario is particularly difficult when you have children to care for, and combined, it can be near impossible to have a […]
You’ve just found your dream job and you know your skills and experience make you the best fit. But if your CV doesn’t reflect you as the perfect match, you’ll never make it to the interview stage to prove you’ve got the goods. Catriona Herron Watt learnt that the hard way. Leaving behind her career in […]
Working from home gives you the flexibility to choose when and where you work. It’s an enviable freedom that most nine to fivers can only dream of, and it certainly makes that elusive work-life balance more obtainable. But it’s not a holiday, or any less of a responsibility than working on location. In fact, it takes more […]
Your Instagram feeds are a constant reminder that someone somewhere is having a lot more fun than you right now. Those picture-perfect postcard moments can evoke inspiration and motivation to travel and see the world, or drive you to envy and despair while you’re stuck working a nine to five and paying bills. But is […]
You’ve daydreamed about spending your mornings at the beach instead of sitting in snail-paced traffic eating brekky bars and sipping on bad coffee. And you long for the day you can enjoy the afternoon sun on your back porch, not staring at solid beige walls and partitions. These are some sure signs that you’re ready to work from […]
Every day innocent people fall victim to bogus ‘get rich quick’ schemes and online job scams. Last year alone, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission received almost 2500 reports of financial loss from employment scams, amounting to nearly $1-million. That figure doesn’t include unreported cases, which are thought to be even more prevalent with victims […]