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Leah Gibbs

Feb 23, 2012 Job Search

Job search techniques tried and tested by Mums!

by Leah Gibbs

So, you’ve made the decision that you want to return to the workforce, and maybe you’ve decided that a new career path is the way to go.  Whether it’s familiar territory you choose to return to or something completely different, there are tried and tested job search techniques that you can apply for yourself – [...]

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Feb 22, 2012 Social Media

Social media changing the game, but not the rules, for employers

by Leah Gibbs

Employers that take disciplinary action against an employee for posting damaging or inappropriate comments on social media sites such as Facebook can face legal – and potentially costly – ramifications if they do so without following basic workplace laws and procedures.

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Feb 21, 2012 Work from Home

Is there a telecommuting personality type?

by Leah Gibbs

It’s coming up on the end of the year, and for eight of the past twelve months I’ve been telecommuting 2-3 days per week. After establishing a secure home office environment and routine, I found myself taking to telecommuting quickly, enjoying the many benefits this non-traditional work option provides. The advantages, which include reducing carbon [...]

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Feb 20, 2012 Balanced Life

How to Transition Back to Work After Maternity Leave

by Leah Gibbs

Returning to work after maternity leave is a huge stressor for many first time moms, not only because of the logistical hoops you have to jump through to re-arrange your work life around your new baby, but it can also fill women with self-doubt about their roles as career woman and mom.

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Feb 16, 2012 Flexibility

The flexible workplace…it’s here to stay!

by Leah Gibbs

Twenty years ago, it was common for women to have to leave the workforce and give up careers when they decided to have children.  We’ve all heard stories of decades prior to this, where women simply weren’t allowed to have certain jobs once they married!  The great news is that we’ve come so far as [...]

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Feb 15, 2012 Family

10 Ways to Put Your Family First Over Work

by Leah Gibbs

Parents work to support their families by providing food, shelter and hopefully a comfortable lifestyle. Unfortunately, this usually means both parents are working and the demands of their jobs often take precedence over time spent with their family. The almighty paycheck often takes control forcing the rest of the family into the back seat. It’s [...]

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Feb 14, 2012 Work At Home Mums

Stand Out and SHINE in 2012!

by Leah Gibbs

We’ve all heard of the term, “shining example”, right?  Well, what exactly does it entail when it comes to being in business?  I’ve been giving that question a bit of thought since cracking open the bottle of champagne on New Year’s Eve.  After all, like you, I too want to have a bumper 2012 and [...]

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Feb 13, 2012 Time Management

Does Multitasking Really Work?

by Leah Gibbs

Picture it: It’s Tuesday morning. You’re at your desk reading and replying to emails, participating in a conference call and looking over the report you need for that afternoon’s department meeting. While you’re focused on those tasks, your boss stops by and says he needs a summary of the new product your company is rolling [...]

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Feb 10, 2012 Work from Home

Who’s telecommuting and who isn’t

by Leah Gibbs

Every time I write a blog post or article about telecommuting, the reader questions come pouring in: How can I find a telecommuting job? Do work-from-home jobs for entry-level workers exist? I like my job and could do some of it from home, if only my manager would let me — how can I convince [...]

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Feb 9, 2012 Job Search

Job Seeking the Mum Way!

by Leah Gibbs

The prospect of returning to work after children can definitely be one of the most daunting experiences.  It’s particularly the case if you don’t have a great deal of work experience in the field you are interested in, or if you have been out of the workforce for years and years.

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Feb 6, 2012 Education & Training

Good service still pays, says William Blue

by Leah Gibbs

The rise of self-service and DIY transactions has made encounters with great face-to-face service all the more important, especially when dining out and on holiday, says Head of William Blue College of Hospitality Management, Andrew Ugarte. “With the number of self-service innovations continually growing – McDonalds self-ordering kiosks, automated hotel check-in software and mobile phone [...]

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