Struggling with being back at work?
The end of the holiday period can be depressing, but maintaining good posture at your desk is important! Check out this video from TED Ed:...
View Article10 Years At The Same Company
Today I’m celebrating working 10 years at Debbie Graham and Associates and the first thing I thought to myself when driving into work this morning is “where did those years go? “I thought back to how...
View ArticleWho should teach our children about money?
A recent article in the New Zealand Herald (February 25th, “Are you smarter than a kiwi teenager when it comes to money?”) exposed our teens as being technologically literate, but financially dim....
View ArticleBig Bucks for Graduates, or not?
In the NZ Herald dated 31st March 2016 the headline read “Big Bucks for the right graduates” (see article here). I didn’t give it much thought at the time and to be honest, as it wasn’t in the sports...
View ArticleSalaries Rising – is yours?
An article in the NZ Herald this morning indicates that salaries and worker confidence is rising (full article here). Are you getting paid what you are worth? Search for your job title on the DGA...
View ArticleThoughts on Company Sponsored Fitness Initiatives
In this era measuring progress by technology, some companies are helping their staff feel healthier – and in theory happier – by having step measuring competitions using a common device. Ours lasted a...
View ArticleOffice Yoga – beneficial poses that won’t cause a scene!
We all know sitting at a desk is not good for posture and general health, and hopefully you have heard of the wonderful benefits of yoga – or broga for the men! Do You Yoga website has some great,...
View ArticleAre Kiwi’s too humble in the workplace?
While full blown narcissists are generally unpleasant people, studies have shown that narcissists often climb the corporate ladder a lot faster than average. Here are some narcissist traits worth...
View ArticleNew Zealand: A Reality For Skilled Financial Services/Accounting Migrants
With our country being seen as one of the best places to live and to bring up children in the world, (http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20150508-best-places-for-expats-with-kids and...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Worth?
With all of the talk out there that the employment market is becoming a “candidates market” should you not take the time to look at what your market worth is? For a candidate base salary is only one...
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