As a tradie, being pregnant doesn’t mean you can’t make valuable contributions to your organisation. Sometimes, the hardest part is starting the conversation, especially when it’s about a topic or situation that’s not commonly encountered and might be uncomfortable or received negatively. Starting the conversation with your employer about your pregnancy can be daunting. While… Continue reading Women in Construction: Navigating Pregnancy and a Career
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4 Tips to Re-energise and Thrive When Returning to Work
Are you preparing to re-enter the workforce after a short break? Transitioning back to work can sometimes leave you feeling a bit blue. However, with the right strategies, you cannot only survive the return but also feel energised and ready to engage with your team and manage your tasks effectively. Here are a few tips… Continue reading 4 Tips to Re-energise and Thrive When Returning to Work
Kick off 2025 with purpose: Tips for Setting and Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
The start of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on the past and set your intentions and goals for the year ahead, both personally and professionally. Here are some tips to help you make and keep your New Year’s resolutions: Limit your resolutions Choose only one or two resolutions that you are… Continue reading Kick off 2025 with purpose: Tips for Setting and Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
Mindfulness: Supporting Mental Health Through Mindfulness
Mindfulness involves paying full attention to what is happening around you in a purposeful, open-minded, and non-judgemental way. It’s a great way to support your mental and emotional health. The aim of mindfulness isn’t to change or control your experience but to help you stay in the present moment and feel connected. By focusing on… Continue reading Mindfulness: Supporting Mental Health Through Mindfulness
Fair Work Update: Understanding Your Right to Disconnect
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential, whether you’re completing an apprenticeship, traineeship, or any other employment. The ‘Right to Disconnect’ law empowers eligible employees to decline contact from their employer or third parties, such as clients or suppliers, outside of their working hours under certain circumstances. To learn more about the Right to Disconnect… Continue reading Fair Work Update: Understanding Your Right to Disconnect
One Bad Result Doesn’t Decide Your Career
Sandra Bullock is a testament to that. In the very same weekend, she experienced both ends of the spectrum for two different films. In 2010, on a Saturday night, she accepted a Golden Raspberry Award for “Worst Actress” for her role in “All About Steve”. But the very next night, she won an Academy Award… Continue reading One Bad Result Doesn’t Decide Your Career
Breaking Barriers and Making History!
Bianca Taylor is the incredible Australian Apprentice who became South Australia’s first female stonemason when she was 16.After discovering her passion for stonemasonry at a very young age, she secured a rare apprenticeship. Over the following four years, she lent her skills to prestigious projects such as the historic restoration of Adelaide Railway Station and… Continue reading Breaking Barriers and Making History!
Mental Health: Healthy Habits and Tips to Support a Balanced Diet at Work
To sustain a productive work routine, it’s essential to have the right energy, which is largely derived from the food we eat. Our bodies rely on the vitamins, minerals, and overall nutritional value of our meals to function optimally. A balanced diet of whole foods, including protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats, can boost energy… Continue reading Mental Health: Healthy Habits and Tips to Support a Balanced Diet at Work
Beat the Heat and be Sun-smart: Your Guide to Outdoor Work Safety
As the summer months approach, it’s crucial for everyone to practice sun safety. This is especially vital for outdoor workers, who can receive up to ten times more UV radiation than indoor workers, according to the Cancer Council. To protect yourself, the Cancer Council recommends the following sun-smart practises: Plan your day: Whenever possible, schedule tasks… Continue reading Beat the Heat and be Sun-smart: Your Guide to Outdoor Work Safety
Simple Strategies to Manage Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal part of life, but when it starts to overwhelm, it’s important to have some strategies up your sleeve to manage it. Here are some simple techniques to help you cope with anxiety: 1. Practice Mindfulness Mindfulness is all about being present in the moment without judgement. It can help reduce… Continue reading Simple Strategies to Manage Anxiety