The next time you are in line at a café, scanning the menu for your usual flat white or long black, take a moment. You might just find yourself swayed by tea’s attractively priced and understated charm.
Gary Martin
Rolling back into work on the first Monday after a break is the ultimate wake-up call.
This dual responsibility is more than a personal balancing act, but a workplace issue that employers can no longer afford to ignore.
The South West might be a dream holiday destination for many Perthites, but for locals, the seasonal summer influx of city slickers often turns paradise into a patience-testing pressure cooker.
As the calendar resets and the holiday buzz fades, finance teams in workplaces are often left untangling the aftermath of December’s expense reports.
As the clock ticks toward midnight and the world prepares to welcome in a new year, a growing group is quietly stepping away from the usual fanfare.
As the calendar gets ready to be flipped to 2025, many of us are looking ahead with hopes for fresh beginnings in the workplace.
As Christmas Day draws near, old baseless claims spring up like ornaments on a tree: that Santa Claus is nothing more than a concoction of commercialism or — worse — an elaborate parental hoax.
As Christmas approaches, visions of backyard barbecues, beach badminton and bubbly brews fill the minds of many.
In a world where busyness often feels like the norm, taking a proper holiday is not just about escaping the daily grind, but about recharging mentally and physically.
From the shopping stampede to the postal panic and the clean-up calamity, each festive season brings with it a familiar sense of mayhem and mirth.
Acts of kindness, helping a friend, or simply being there for those in need can also end up being more valuable than a material gift.
Perhaps it is time to reimagine the December calendar. Instead of saying yes to every acquaintance, we could make space for a little less hustle and a little more heart.
As the festive season approaches, pacing yourself with celebratory drinks could spare you more than just a hangover but might also help you dodge a double shot of regret the next morning.
Practicing better “digital hygiene” — choosing which details to commit to memory versus what to delegate to devices — could be key to keeping our minds sharp.
For many, the lure of a pay rise or bonus is as irresistible as payday itself.
Once reserved for formal occasions and funerals, dressing in black from head to toe is becoming the go-to wardrobe for those who want to blend in while standing out.
Micro-retirement means taking a break before the big break.
The next time someone tries to label you as a boomer, gen X, millennial, or gen Z, consider rejecting that label.
Ever been met with silence from your boss or a colleague when you needed an answer? You might be dealing with stonewalling.
The growing tolerance for our furry friends in public spaces has some people barking mad.
In the workplace blame game, some are quick to throw their colleagues under the bus before comfortably watching from the driver’s seat as their workmate gets caught beneath the wheels.
GARY MARTIN
Australians are increasingly finding themselves trapped in unfulfilling jobs as the rising cost of living compels them to prioritise financial stability over job satisfaction.
It is an all-too common scenario: The to-do list is frozen in time and the energy to defrost it beyond reach.
