Insights
Welcome to our library of human skills insights where we bring you the best of articles, research, and interviews with some all-round super humans.
Human on the Inside with South East Water's Bridget Thakrar
Human on the Inside with South East Water’s Bridget Thakrar: Dive into Bridget Thakrar's experiences and lessons on effective leadership.
What are the most important soft skills for the future of work?
Most Important Human Skills for the Future of Work: Discover the top human skills you need to thrive in the future workplace.
Human on the Inside with Tom Griffith of Emma & Tom's
Human on the Inside with Tom Griffith of Emma and Tom’s: Get inspired by Tom Griffith's journey in building a successful business.
What are the upsides of stress? How to manage stress for positive results
We’re often told to avoid stressful situations if we want a happier and healthier life. But what if you could actually benefit from stress, simply by thinking about it differently? Changing your mind about stress can make you happier, healthier and mentally stronger.
Human on the Inside with Uniek's Katherine Gracey
We’re big believers in the power of human skills. But don’t just take our word for it - check out this interview with Katherine Gracey, Founder and Creative Director of Uniek – an Australian based and made ethically and sustainably designed luxe loungewear label you established in early 2020. We talk career, life, skills for success, and more!
How to build high performing teams by focusing on strengths
HR and business leaders need to focus on strengths, the combination of talent, skill and knowledge, in order to build high performing teams that excel. Bringing together the right mix of individuals whose strengths complement each other is key.
Quarter life crisis? Here's how to snap out of it.
Feeling confused about where you should be in your career? No idea where your life is going? Overwhelmed by decisions on whether to save to buy a house, start a family or see the world? Welcome to your quarter life crisis! It’s more common than you might think.
Connect & conquer: how to strengthen relationships at work
Connect & Conquer: How to Strengthen Relationships at Work: Build stronger workplace relationships with these effective strategies.
Volunteering, Internships & Setting Up a Side Hustle: a grad’s reflection on how to get ahead.
In a job market more competitive than we’ve seen in years, what can tertiary students or recently graduated students (grads) do to maximise their chances of landing a dream job?
Acing international student life: Tips from grads who’ve been there, crushed that!
Being an international student is no easy feat, and can sometimes be misunderstood. Moving to a different country on your own, adapting to, and surviving in a new environment, living away from loved ones, learning a new language, grappling with financial strains - these are just several experiences international students go through.
Human on the Inside with Mars' Brad Cole
We’re big believers in the power of human skills. But don’t just take our word for it - check out this enlightening interview ith Brad Cole - Senior Director – Brands & Content for Mars (Europe). We talk a little about his personal career journey, and how human-led strategies and skills have contributed to his success.
Building resilience: how to bounce back from setbacks
Building Resilience: How to Bounce Back from Setbacks: Strengthen your resilience and overcome professional challenges effectively.
Need to focus? Here's our top 8 playlists and rituals for serious productivity
Struggling to focus? Whether your to-do list is getting out of control or you have a strict deadline to meet, it’s time to get serious about your productivity. It’s time to power up your productivity rituals.
Human on the Inside with Marketer & Mental Health Educator Poppy Griffiths
Human on the Inside with Poppy Griffiths: Poppy Griffiths shares her insights on balancing career and personal growth.
Human on the Inside with Student Edge's Jeremy Chetty
We’re big believers in the power of human skills. And so is Jeremy Chetty - Chief Product Office and Co-Founder of Student Edge. Jeremy established Student Edge (as a student) in 2003 in recognition of the challenges faced by young people such as the cost of living, student life, access to part-time work and career guidance. Check out his insights into his journey, supporting students to maximise their potential, and how human skills have played a part in it all.
Networking 101: How To Use Connections To Open Doors
You’ve started your job hunt, and people keep telling you to “network, network, network!” The very word is enough to make people shudder with awkwardness at the mere thought of walking around a big event, trying their best to be extroverted and sell themselves to someone who might someday want to give them a job. How can you use networking to land your dream job. Read on for essential networking tips and tricks.
Human on the Inside with PwC's Sonia Clarke
We’re big believers in the power of human skills. In this interview, we chat with Sonia Clarke, a Director for PwC’s Future of Work practice . Sonia talks about the work she’s doing with executive teams and boards to shape and articulate what their organisation will look like in the future, and the skills it took to get to where she is.
How to ace a job interview? Top 5 tips for blowing their socks off
You’ve found the perfect job, applied and landed an interview. It’s feeling pretty real right about now. Afraid you'll trip over your words, be asked questions you didn’t prepare for, or find yourself floating in a sea of loooooong awkward silences? Fear not – here are five job interview tips to help you knock it out of the park.
How to negotiate salary and get paid what you're worth
You’ve got the job. Congratulations! But before you sign the contract and celebrate, how do you know you’re getting paid what you’re worth? Putting in a little extra time to negotiate your salary before you sign the contract can be the quickest and easiest way to score a higher starting salary. In this article, we dive into what you need to know about salary negotiations and give you some pro hints and tips to take to the table.
Human on the Inside with Honan's Andrew Fluitsma
The evidence for excellence powered by human (‘soft’) skills is everywhere! In this engaging interview with Andrew Fluitsma, CEO of Honan Insurance Group, we learn a little about his personal career journey, and how human-led strategies, philosophies and cultures are proving a force for good in his working world.