If you’ve tried to send me a message on LinkedIn, email me or even if you’re one of my closest friends, you’ll know that I always say I am busy. I know, it sounds like a cop out and I’m sure its frustrating to not be able to get my attention but I guess I like being busy and I get so enthusiastic about stuff I can’t help myself. In any...

So you may have noticed that the regularity of posts has declined recently. It’s end of financial year at work (yep I have a day job too!), and there are so many cool HR activities coming up with HR Club Sydney and also AHRI NSW Young Professionals- so I am pretty busy. It’s also 6 weeks now until I head overseas for a month to the U.S. in November. With...

I was reading the paper quickly yesterday while microwaving my lunch when I came across this article and I thought it might be worthwhile sharing it. While the survey was only of around 800 people, there some concerning statistics in there. For instance, Graeme Cowan (Director of R U OK?) said “Work stress has become pervasive, with many feeling it on a daily...

Lifeline is holding a “Stress Down Day” on 24th July which aims to raise awareness about stress and promote coping strategies. In case you aren’t familiar with Lifeline, they are a 24 counselling service which provides support to people in need. It is hosted by trained telephone counsellors. They also organise number of programs that promote mental health,...