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When You Are … Sleeping With The Boss

I thought this blog title would grab your interest!Now for the full disclosure. I have never slept with my boss. But as a HR practitioner with over 20 years experience I do have some tips on how to manage your career during this time of your life!...

A Career Counsellor May Say “It Is Ok To Quit” (Sometimes)

Recently my 7 year old kids decided to quit 3 days into a 4-day surfing course, and I was fully supportive of that. I decided to let them make their own decision on whether they attended the last day or not. Some parents might think this approach reinforc...

5 Tips From a Career Counsellor to Help You Move Past The Post-Holiday Blues

Returning to work in the New Year can leave a lot of us with the post-holiday blues. Getting used to the routine of early starts, jostling for a seat on public transport and spending long days back at the office doesn’t seem nearly as much fun as our ho...

Surviving the Office Christmas Party

It’s the time of year again when workplace Christmas parties are well underway - before peoples’ December diaries fill up and before they leave for holidays.Your office celebration may be as simple as a few canapés and a glass of champers or beer...