In the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale there are a number of events that if they occurred within the past year and when added together, can provide a rough estimate of how stress will affect your life. For an adult, death of spouse tops the list with 100 points. Divorce …
Appealing to the Millennials
Sunday, September 27, 2015Very recently LinkedIn undertook a worldwide survey of the Millennials (born 1981 – 1997) about their attitudes to the financial services industry, and banking in particular. Business Insider has accessed the data for the Australian people and have compiled an infographic that gives their preferences. You can read about it …
The Science of Organisational Transformation
Sunday, September 13, 2015I have been rereading the classic text on change management, Leading Change, by John Kotter, and it seems that as a result, everywhere I look there are articles, blogs, books and references to change management. One report that has really captured my attention is a McKinsey and Company report on …
Happy at Work – This is a Bad Thing?
Sunday, August 2, 2015I generally enjoy my work, and have always strived to make my working environment enjoyable for others as well. Of recent times a movement has grown that takes this to a whole new level. Work place happiness is a new phenomenon that introduces things like gym memberships for employees, free …
The Millennials
Monday, July 20, 2015They are no longer coming, they are here! The Millennials (ages 17 – 29) have arrived in the workforce and have money to spend. They are like no other generation before, coming from a period of significant prosperity with little adversity. And they know how to flex their collective muscle. …
Australia’s Young Innovators and Entrepreneurs
Monday, July 13, 2015A national Not-For-Profit, Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) is calling for a national strategy to back Australia’s young innovators and entrepreneurs amidst what has been described as a “startling lack of attention” being given to the contribution of young Australians. “To secure our economic and social prosperity, we need young …