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Stages of Work: Creating The Retirement You Want
We are so much younger and healthier than generations gone by, that many people don't feel ready to retire when they reach retirement age. People to whom work has given life its purpose can find they are nervous and worried about what their life will be like when they...
The Stages of Work: Working until Pension Age
This is the 8th article in the "The Stages of Work" series where we are talking about how people's lives seem to have distinct stages which give them opportunities to reflect and pivot to suit their lives. Some of my clients are people 55 and over who are on their own...
The Stages of Work: The Sandwich Generation
This is the 7th in the "The Stages of Work" series where we are talking about how some people's lives seem to have distinct stages which give them opportunities to reflect and pivot to suit their lives. I don’t know about you but sometimes I feel I am being pulled in...
Microsoft Outlook Tasks
Did you know MS Outlook Tasks can be synced to display in real-time on your iPhone or iPad? Setup your Microsoft Outlook account on your iPhone or iPad Go to Settings --> Mail --> Add Account --> Exchange --> add your username and password for your MS 365...
Job Search – Resume Tips
Did you know that employers usually only spend 6-7 seconds looking at your Resume? Four Tips to Help You Stand Out from the Crowd Research the company so you know their priorities and expectations and then demonstrate how your aspirations, expertise and experience...
The Stages of Work: Your Time
This is the 6th in the "The Stages of Work" series where we are talking about how people's working lives seem to have distinct stages which give them opportunities to reflect and pivot. So your last child has left home to study or work. They have gone, gone off to do...
The Stages of Work: School Kids
OMG they are all at school, life is changing once again, especially if you have been a stay at home mum who is now considering whether to return to the paid workforce. This is the 5th in the Stages of Work series. In some ways this period is even busier than the...
The Stages of Work: The Balancing Act – Children & Work
This is the 4th in the "The Stages of Work" series where we are talking about how some people's working lives seem to have distinct stages which give them opportunities to reflect and pivot what they do for work. Doesn't life change once you have children? Doesn't...
Different Ways to Communicate in Teams
Work Smart Tip: Do You Know the Different Ways to Communicate in Teams There are three main ways to communicate with people in MS Teams. Post a message (text, audio or video) in the Teams General Channel and it appears in the Teams feed. This allows the whole team to...
Tips to Manage Your Distractions
Manage Your Digital Distractions There are so many distractions in our work days. Numerous emails or messages binging away, breaking your focus and enticing you want to answer. The latest post on our social media, going down a rabbit hole in our internet search. Or...