Alleged Kalgoorlie gold thieves ‘unwitting bunnies’ in ‘above board’ deal, court told
Lawyers for two Kalgoorlie men on trial over an alleged million-dollar gold theft have told the District Court they were duped into participating in the alleged fraud of miner FMR investments.Key points:Closing arguments are being delivered in the trial of five people over the alleged theft of gold-bearing orePolice allege 8,465 tonnes of gold-bearing ore with an estimated value of...
What If I Think I Need to Get the Offer in Writing?
On an engineering project, Alex's boss offered "fifty." Alex negotiated it up to "sixty." The trouble was, the boss meant "sixty-thousand dollars a year"; Alex was counting on sixty dollars an hour! That's double: $120,000/year!Unlikely? Yes, but it really happened!Another example: Greg exceeded his sales quota. He was expecting a bonus equal to 10% if he reached or exceeded...
How Day-to-Day Alignment Reduces Turnover
Written by: Officevibe Published on: March 22, 2023 | Reading time: 3m In our first Vibe Check episode, Julie Jeannotte, HR Expert and Researcher at Officevibe, chats with Andrea Kalavsky, People Consultant at peopleOsophy, to talk about all things alignment. More specifically, they dive into how prioritizing and maintaining alignment around a company’s mission, values, goals, and general outlook keeps...
How to Write an Email Interview Thank You Letter?
Do a quick follow up with the employer by learning how to write an email interview thank you letter. Typically, only about 5% of those looking for a job send out thank you letters. Be one of the few and get a second interview or land the job.The key to success is to send out a note the same...
Empathy – Its Role in Life
Generally, we define empathy as the ability to sense emotions of others coupled with the ability to judge what someone else might be thinking and feeling. In common parlance, empathy is most often defined by the metaphors: 'standing in someone else's shoes' or 'seeing through someone else's eyes'Psychologically speaking, there are basically four kinds of empathy in humans, which...
Alison Roman on New Cookbook and Recovering From Controversy
Alison Roman is cooking rice, a grain she dismissed as “filler” in her 2017 cookbook Dining In. But she’s preparing a Passover dessert, and leavening agents are verboten. Roman is not a chocolate person, so flourless chocolate cake is out....
Productivity – How to Be Productive at Work Daily
IntroductionIn this article, I will be discuss simple steps to take action on each day at work to accomplish more in less time. By following these steps, you will learn how to be productive at work on a daily basis.Benefits of Increasing ProductivityLearning how to be more productive, especially at work, typically results in you increasing the efficiency with...
My abusive boss sacked me just before Christmas then hired a replacement on LESS money… people love the revenge I got
A MAN plotted sweet revenge on his former boss for sacking him before Christmas by sabotaging his attempts to replace him. The automotive technician told of how he was able to get his own back on an abusive employer after exposing some serious wage discrepancies. 1 In a thread on Reddit's Petty Revenge, the unnamed man explained how he spent...
How to Articulate Your Career Achievements in 7 Steps
It's amazing how many people can't describe their achievements in order to maximize its impact. Whether its in a resume or in a job interview, your ability to describe your achievements is a critical factor for success.So many people underplay their achievements! Question is, do YOU?Are you submitting your resume for that job you want, or even need? Or...
5 Questions You Should Ask A New Boss Right Away
The relationship you build with your direct manager is the most important one you can establish at work. That’s because their support — or lack thereof — can determine whether you languish in your role or grow in it to be the best you can be. So when you start a new job, or your old boss quits...
