So many quotes and proverbs strike a chord within us. Advising us how to become or stay happy many of these ‘sayings’ have been around for decades, centuries even. This adage, penned over one hundred years ago suggests making sweet and delicious lemonade, after life throws you a sour lemon. It is arresting in its simplicity. Don’t dwell on an unpleasant turn of events, it calmly encourages. Take control
I once sat at Smith’s Beach in the southwest of Western Australia and mused over this question. It was a lazy afternoon in the sun and I was happily watching dolphins surf the waves. Very relaxing! My natural curiosity began creeping into my previously idle thoughts. Do dolphins sleep? Do they dream? How? I had to Google. I needed the answer. More on this later. I have always been
Is there a need for a change of title to reflect the role of HR practitioners? In a recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) case there was criticism of how HR dealt with an employee dismissal. The person was emailed notification of his dismissal while on leave for alleged mental health issues. Reported by Workplace Express (15th May 2017) the Fair Work Commissioner described the approach as ‘unfortunate’ and gave
