Wednesday, 2 July 2008

Intergenerational wars in the workplace (Wednesday, 2 July 2008) FOUR generations are working side-by-side in Australian workplaces. Each generation has different values, methods, work ethics and ways of communicating, creating a melting pot of simmering frustration, misunderstanding and warfare in the workplace. Full Story... How ill do you need to be for a ‘sickie’? (Wednesday, 2 July 2008) ARE you a hero? Do you trudge in to work even if you are dying, stopping only when you collapse or end up in hospital? Or are you the employee who calls in sick the minute they feel “off”, creating regular upheavals for your colleagues and bosses. When should you really call in sick to work? Full Story... Mood reading computers could be a reality (Wednesday, 2 July 2008) IMAGINE if your work computer could read your mood. Imagine you arrive at work on Monday mornings plagued by depressive Mondayitis symptoms. You log onto your computer. It senses your mood by monitoring your emotional expressions and alters its running environment accordingly, cheering you up. Full Story... Shocking health standards for marginalised Australia (Wednesday, 2 July 2008) A NEW comprehensive look at the Australian health system has confirmed the shocking disparity between mainstream health standards and those of marginalised communities in Australia. Full Story... Market yourself and get ahead (Wednesday, 2 July 2008) ARE you horrified at the thought of trying to sell yourself, but realise it is necessary to advance your career? Do you watch salespeople, amazed at their confidence and cringing at their overconfidence? Self-promotion is necessary in the workforce to get ahead. And if you are not selling yourself, you are probably missing out on many career opportunities. Full Story... Super funds: top and bottom ten (Wednesday, 2 July 2008) THIS year all super funds are expected to deliver a negative investment performance but there is a big 10% gap between the best and worst performing funds. Full Story... OP Best Recipe – Tom Yum Soup (Wednesday, 2 July 2008) THIS OP best recipe comes straight from Aspermont’s own culinary talent Di Igglesden’s cookbook, Di’s Kitchen – A Culinary Inspiration. Full Story... OP Job of the Week: Perth (Wednesday, 2 July 2008) LOOKING for a job in a more dynamic and challenging environment? Look no further than this great position. Full Story...

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