By: Michael McQueenWe have always known that the future of our work will look dramatically different from the present. What we did not know is that the global pandemic would pave much of the groundwork for this future’s arrival.It is well-known now that many of the jobs with which we are...
By: McCrindleThe transition from being a student into the turbulence of the workforce is a significant milestone in a young person’s life.It signifies the beginning of newfound independence and responsibility, which can be exciting and overwhelming for some. For most students, the trajectory...
By: Michael McQueenWhile trends are known to come and go, it is not often you see the economy come full circle. Over 100 years ago, before the turn of the century and the advent of the Industrial Revolution, the notion of a salary was not commonplace. Some estimate that as little as 10% of workers...
By: Katrina RoeStarting a new business has to be one of the most exciting, terrifying and risky things a person can do. If you are struggling to get a business off the ground, you are not alone.According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), in 2018, there were around 2 million small...
By: Amy ChengChristians are called to face pressure and it is only when they are under pressure that their true character is revealed, according to YouTube sensation Eddie Woo.Mr Woo gave one of the keynote presentations at City Bible Forum’s recent Life@Work conference.The conference,...
By: Michael McQueenWith vaccines emerging and a new year ushering in a renewed demand for some kind of back-to-normal routine, society’s return to work is front of mind for many professionals. However, having adjusted effectively to remote work, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment. Many...
By: Alex CookYour business name is an important part of building your brand. You want your company name to be the first thing people think of. In Australia, when people order a “Rum” drink with a soft drink, they don’t ask for a ‘Rum and Cola’, they ask for a...
By: Michael McQueenBritain’s first female Member of Parliament, Lady Astor, once observed: “The main dangers in this life are the people who want to change nothing – or everything.”She is absolutely right. There are many companies that are so embedded in the past that they...
By: McCrindleAccording to our third phase of research exploring the impacts of COVID-19, since a global pandemic was declared, two in five Australians (41%) have worked from home. Almost one in four (24%) are still working from home, while 13% are now back in the office.The office is not dead, but...
By: Michael McQueenIn a season of intense global uncertainty, unpredictable business conditions and politics of more tension and division than ever before, a stable, predictable and trustworthy presence is of priceless value.Especially in uncertain times, businesses that act with transparency are...
By: Michael McQueenAs events have unfolded this year, the word ‘pivot’ has emerged as a description of the moves necessary in business, society and individual lives to adapt to uncertain times. It is an appropriate word choice to describe these movements, especially as it depicts a...
By: Michael McQueenThe need for environmentally sustainable moves in business has been common knowledge for years. However, while many businesses have implemented changes and strategies to address this, many others have been held back by the need to maintain profits and ROI.Despite common fears of...
