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.
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.
Job Hunting Hacks & CV Secrets - The Stuff You Need To Know!
Is landing a new gig on your priority list? If so, your head is probably filled with questions. Don’t worry – with the right strategy and tons of stamina, you can narrow your focus, create a winning CV and land that interview.
Human on the Inside with Unbeatable You's Tina Wyer
Check out our chat with Tina Wyer, Founder of Unbeatable You – a new consultancy focused on providing career inspiration, guidance and advice to senior high schoolers to new corporate graduates alike. Tina shares some powerful insights on her career evolution, finding balance and the critical human skills that have proved invaluable to her success.
The Other Side Podcast Episode 9, Give it to Me Straight
Receiving feedback can be a scary thing, and the same can often be said for giving feedback to others. In Episode 9 of The Other Side, Give It to Me Straight, Ren and Jimmy explore the importance of asking for feedback, and the art of both giving and receiving feedback effectively.
Human on the Inside with Rollie's Vince Lebon
We’re big believers in the power of human skills. And you can never have too many - just ask Vince Lebon, Founder of Rollie slash designer slash collaborator extraordinaire. Vince talks about aligning personal purpose to career, what drives him, and how his super power of collaboration has contributed to his success.
The Other Side Podcast Episode 8, The Social Network
Is there value in networking for recent graduates, new or recent members of the workforce, or is something only senior professionals need to think about? In Episode 8 of The Other Side, The Social Network, Ren and Jimmy unpack common myths around networking, share their personal networking experiences, and welcome a special guest to share her insights, tips and tricks on how to network for career success.
Human on the Inside with BHP's Elisa Nerone
We’re big believers in the power of human skills. Behold, exhibit A - Elisa Nerone, Global Head of HR Strategy, Planning & Integrity for BHP (and general super human). In this interview, Elise shares her personal purpose, helping others succeed, and the advice she’d give to new grads and candidates looking to land their first gig.
The Other Side Podcast Episode 7, Your Body Tells a Different Story
What is body language and why does it matter at work? In Episode 7 of The Other Side, Your Body Tells a Different Story, Ren and Jimmy dive into body language - what it is, how to get body language right in job interviews, and the greater role of body language in communication throughout work and life.