You’re Fired!
by Peter Luscombe Hearing those words would make many a heart sink. Fired, sacked, made redundant, let go, discharged, retrenched – no matter it is put - isn't what we want to hear [...]
By Carole Brown| 2017-02-17T12:48:30+11:00 September 29th, 2015|Uncategorized|0 Comments
by Peter Luscombe Hearing those words would make many a heart sink. Fired, sacked, made redundant, let go, discharged, retrenched – no matter it is put - isn't what we want to hear [...]
By Carole Brown| 2017-02-17T12:50:03+11:00 June 12th, 2015|Uncategorized|0 Comments
On a recent business trip to Adelaide I found myself riding each day on packed rush hour trams. One evening on the way back to my hotel, I couldn't help but overhear a [...]
By Carole Brown| 2015-02-25T08:30:28+11:00 February 25th, 2015|Uncategorized|1 Comment
One of the key questions people raise throughout their careers is whether they should stay in their job or leave it for something new. Decision points like this happen for all sorts [...]
By Carole Brown| 2014-11-28T06:51:17+11:00 November 28th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments
The ABC announced this week the shedding of 400 Jobs or just on 15% of its workforce, as a result of cuts to its budget. While events of this kind [...]
By Carole Brown| 2014-05-16T09:14:58+10:00 May 16th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments
Hi everyone! Last week I posted the first of my regular Friday On My Mind posts. Each Friday I will send you through a brief reflection on the week that has [...]
By Carole Brown| 2014-04-24T14:36:58+10:00 April 24th, 2014|Uncategorized|1 Comment
It always amazes me just how valuable an inspiring quote can be. Quotes have the power to change a mindset, bring a fresh perspective, encourage a positive outlook, remind us of [...]
By Carole Brown| 2014-04-21T19:57:33+10:00 April 21st, 2014|Uncategorized|1 Comment
Some years ago, I worked on a large career transition project for a state railway authority. This was one of those situations where the organisation was downsizing, had "spilled" all the technical [...]
By Carole Brown| 2014-04-12T18:26:16+10:00 April 12th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments
So many comments in the press these days are highlighting the negative impact of forced redundancies on individuals, the community and the broader economy. And rightly so - the fallout of [...]
By Carole Brown| 2014-04-06T12:58:03+10:00 April 6th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments
The famous Dick Bolles' book What Color is Your Parachute provides a great deal of wisdom and sensible advice for job seekers. First published in 1970 (and substantially revised many times [...]
By Carole Brown| 2014-03-11T08:55:05+11:00 March 11th, 2014|Uncategorized|1 Comment
Redundancies are well and truly in the air these days, with thousands of job losses announced already this year and many more to come. If you are lucky you will [...]
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