By: Sheridan Voysey
For most of us the phrase ‘caring profession’ probably brings to mind jobs like nursing, teaching and social work. But this list is far too small.
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Australians Commuting on Average 48 Minutes per Day
By: McCrindle
The average commute time per day since this decade began has increased from 40 minutes to 48 minutes, an increased commute time of 20% shows the latest data from HILDA. Workers now spend on average 4.5 hours a week getting to and from work, a rise of 23% since 2002.
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Use Your Influence to Spark Revival — Brian’s Story
By: yesHeis
Entertainer and social media influencer, Brian Liu, first experienced Jesus at age 12 while attending a conservative church in New York. Now based in Beijing, Brian works to influence his city not only through his career in the world of fashion and lifestyle but also with the positivity and joy he has found in Jesus.
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The Rise of Smart Mummies
By: McCrindle
The median age of new mothers and mothers is on the rise as they pursue more qualifications, work more, and are in more full-time jobs.
Threads That Connect—David & Andrea’s Story
By: yesHeis
Meet David and Andrea; two creatives who have recently made the Sunshine Coast, Australia their home. With a heart for community plus skills in graphic design and illustration, these two have pulled their passions together to create a fresh clothing label: Kast Clothing.
5 Ways to maximise your next brainstorming session
By: Michael McQueen
While the notion of brainstorming is far from unfamiliar, the reality is that many corporate brainstorming sessions are far from effective.
My Floorboards Make Me Feel like a Terrible Person
By: Jennie Scott
When I magically and mysteriously become inexplicably rich, the first thing I will do is hire someone to clean my bathrooms. The two children I gave birth to have been granted that great privilege now, and their skills are still somewhat, shall I say, lacking. Their top priority is to finish, not necessarily finish well.
Why Open-Plan Offices Aren't Working – and What to Do About It
By: Michael McQueen
Recent decades have seen scores of offices embrace an open-plan format – as many as 70% of all workplaces.
The rationale for doing away with doors and walls was clear: by bringing down the barriers that divided us, greater collaboration, communication and cohesion would result. In addition, a more flexible and fluid office layout would suit an increasingly mobile and transient workplace.
Or so we thought.
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3 Reasons You Procrastinate (And How to Stop)
By: Michael McQueen
What are you putting off right now? Vacuuming the house, walking the dog, going to the gym? Maybe it’s making those phone calls, tackling your inbox or submitting the job application you’ve been ‘working on’ for 3 weeks?