Industry insights

Whether you’re young, old, or somewhere in-between, aged care is likely to have touched a part of your life. You may have visited a grandparent living in an aged care facility, or perhaps a parent. But have you ever stopped to think about the level of care being given in these facilities? The Royal Commission…

If you feel like your career has hit a snag, or you can’t decide what to do about a job offer that’s on the table, scrap the pros and cons list and SWOT it instead. A SWOT analysis is a business and marketing rubric used for analysing your current position and identifying business opportunities. SWOT…

Social media marketing has become vital for business in the digital era and Instagram influencers have become the perfect conduit between brands and consumers. Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, with over 1 billion users accessing the platform every month. While it’s a great place to share and…

With the rapid pace of change that technology has brought upon us, millions of people are reskilling and upskilling to future-proof their careers. Sure, some are learning code to create the AI. And others are developing advances in automation. But the wisest are honing their human-centric skills. After all, these are the qualities that futurists…

Studying part time while working makes for a busy life, one where personal administration can be low on your list of priorities—including taxes. That said, making sure you file them on time is important to make the most of your return and reduce your risk of fines or interest charges. We chatted to Ashley Debenham,…

With expenditure on health projected to double in the next 40 years, it’s no wonder health has become one of the fastest growing industries. But which careers are in highest demand? Keep reading to find out.  1. Aged care worker Topping every list in the country, communities are crying out for aged care workers. If…

Disruptors are the people who change the status quo (and arguably, the course of our future). A unique blend of dreamers and doers, they think big, do differently, and break the mould. Think Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. But what does it take to become one?  In the future of work, it will…

A love of teaching is rarely a problem for teachers, but burnout can be. Sometimes, even experienced and successful teachers begin to feel the challenges outweigh the rewards, leading to lower levels of satisfaction with the career they once loved. But while time spent with young people —supporting, inspiring and helping them to achieve—seems like…

If you spent your childhood playing the likes of Donkey Kong, Mario Kart or Mortal Kombat, a career in game design and development is likely to hold a certain allure. While a passion for games might be your driving force, there are more reasons than one to move into the industry. According to the latest…

At the turn of the 21st century, employees the world over were preparing for Y2K. Those with giant PCs were convinced their files would be wiped, others were researching a new fandangle machine called a ‘Blackberry’. Some were cancelling their flights to conferences, afraid that their plane may just fall out of the sky.   As we draw nearer…