Here we explore the importance of finding personal meaning in the work we do to improve our happiness at work.

Can AI take the headache and cost out of writing your CV? It’s a question we’ve been asked a few times lately. Here are our thoughts on the pros and cons of an automated vs human approach.

One size definitely does not fit all when it comes to planning your next step for work. A couple of things are essential though. The first is to understand where you are on the ‘next step’ certainty continuum and the second is to know yourself, which is the foundation of figuring out a next step you can get excited about.

With the lifespan of our skillsets getting shorter and shorter and the changing nature of work, what does ‘career development’ mean any more and should we still be even talking about it?

We’ve been looking at a LOT of CVs lately and no matter how senior the person, the same CV crimes keep popping up. Let’s face it, it’s always smart to keep your CV current, so check out how to avoid common pitfalls. Think of us as your CV equivalent of Neighbourhood Watch!

Let’s face it, breaking up with your boss can sometimes feel as hard as ending a romantic relationship. Here’s how to handle these tricky chats, whether you're the team member or the boss, and why it pays to have them early.

As a parent, it’s hard enough talking to your teen sometimes, let alone on the gnarly topic of career choices! Here are some of our thoughts on how to tackle these conversations.

Kelly Bennett reckons he ghosted his way through his 20s and into his 30s but he’s now built a strong PR business and is loving work for multiple reasons.

When you get down to it, trust is the magic ingredient for meaningful career conversations. Careers are so personal. We need to feel we are in a safe spot to open up and talk about what is deeply important to us. Here are some great tips for leaders wanting to create that trusted safe space.

At a recent Leadership Summit we ran sessions for over 50 leaders on what gets in the way of meaningful development conversations. Their answers were honest and completely relatable.

In such a tight market for talent, it’s time to check if your employee value proposition matches the expectation of your people. New research confirms expectations have changed.

Harriet has had a truly exceptional career as a lawyer, including making partner in her early thirties. Interestingly, her love for law was a slow burn.

It’s time for the personal development conversation with your team member. If that fills you with dread, you’re not alone! We reckon there are three factors at play.

How focussing on your people’s strengths rewards them and your organisation.

When we started researching for our webinar about Gapping It (aka the gap year, but hey, it doesn’t need to be a year!), we ended up with one big question…

Moving to Amsterdam provided Dave with amazing work opportunities. Tapping in to his sense of purpose helped him take the leap from a big corporate job to an exciting startup.

A senior HR professional said to us recently “we’ve been talking about the war for talent for years but now it’s really here!”. Now more than ever, is the time to up the ante on effective and sustainable talent retention initiatives.

When Verity left school she had no idea what she wanted to do. She was in the same boat when she left university. From uncertain beginnings Verity, with her business partner, has now built a thriving business. She has great advice for others who are unsure of their career direction.

From researching llamas to doing some of the biggest financial deals in NZ, Phil Neutze is Auckland Airport’s Chief Financial Officer and New Zealand’s CFO of the year. It's been quite a journey and it has influenced his thoughts on career advice for young people.

Even though he doesn’t come from a farming background, Jack Keeys has found a career he loves in the primary sector.