by Bonnie Currin | Jul 20, 2016 | Career & Development
You never quite know when to start discussing salary requirements, but when it does happen it’s immediately awkward. There is no right or wrong answer to this question, it’s about perfect timing in your unique situation. Firstly, you need to ensure the...
by Bonnie Currin | Apr 18, 2016 | Career & Development
Research shows that only a small percentage of the workforce “strongly agree” that they trust their co-workers to look after their best interests. Would your employees rate their colleagues any higher? This is a very important question. Trust levels matter. Low levels...
by Bonnie Currin | Feb 15, 2016 | Career & Development
Your influence is the only thing to get you noticed Sitting quietly in the back of the office, merely “following your job description”, even effectively, is not going to get you promoted. An employee has to have influence, meaning he/she must be actively involved in...
by Bonnie Currin | Jan 10, 2016 | Career & Development
Small businesses who rely on close relationships with clients are the first to benefit from using social media as a cost effective and easy way to engage with customers. Retaining customers is the difference between success and failure for a small business, but with...
by Bonnie Currin | Dec 3, 2015 | Career & Development
As we continue in the tough economic climate, many companies will debate at this time of the year whether they can afford increases for their staff. Some companies believe by not paying increases or bonuses is part of a job saving strategy. I personally question this...
by Bonnie Currin | Dec 3, 2015 | Career & Development
People find themselves in leadership roles by either working their way up a corporate ladder through hard work, achievements and tenure, and others find themselves a bit bewildered in a leadership role by luck or default. However you land up in the role, you need to...
