Tag: Skills
Four tips to build a career in technology
The current climate has left many with a newfound need to seek a different career path. Given the greater demand for technical support and...
How soft skills impact and translate in the world of working from home
Many of us are adjusting to working from home with the increasing risk of Coronavirus.
Some of us might not have the ergonomic set up...
Five top tips for freelancers to win more work online
How to score the clients you want.
Why we have to cure our fear of soft skills training
The power of persuasion is incredibly important.
Bright minds: draw them in or risk losing them
Succeeding in business today doesn't just require good talent – it requires great talent. It also requires great products, a smart strategy and an internal desire to...
Up for the task and on the job: Airtasker’s Tim Fung on shaking up the local labour market
Entrepreneurs Tim Fung and Jonathan Lui have spent the last four years disrupting the labour market. Their business, Airtasker, is helping people to think...
Why hiring personality over experience can be the best thing for your business
"Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."...
The challenges of importing skills to drive innovation
Australia is lagging behind in the innovation stakes, ranking 17th for 2 years running in the Global Innovation Index 2015. We are being overtaken...
Why is IT training important no matter your field
When personal computers first entered the workplace, this caused a major shift in how businesses operated. This one advancement ended the need for businesses...
Resources sector calls for investment in training initiatives
The Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) has urged the Federal government to invest in training, skills, and employment initiatives to ensure the sector can reach its workforce needs.