Career

In the spotlight

Reality TV: fame game or career crisis?

Amanda Bryan Is the reality TV phenomenon pushing teens to shun stable careers for the bright lights of fame?

Work life

Is career success a name game?

Amanda Bryan Can a moniker makeover boost your success in the workplace?

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Mid-life career crisis

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Leon Gettler Switching careers is hard enough, but how do you go about it when you are over 40?

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Structures and career paths shift

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Leon Gettler Expect the CCO to rub shoulders with the CEO and CFO when climate becomes king.

Management

How to win a board position

Emily Chantiri It's the holy grail of corporate success, so how do you grab one of those coveted seats?

Performance Matters

Where do you find inspiration?

Barack Obama

Andrew May From the iconic to the everyday, we're all inspired by something or someone different.

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Management

Rinehart drops more than Lowy's entire worth

Gina Rinehart

Steve Colquhoun and Andrew Heathcote Mining magnate sustains $7.15 billion drop, but stays well ahead on BRW's rich list.

Performance Matters

The best (and worst) excuses for a sickie

sickie

Andrew May Most of us have done it, but some are more creative - or ridiculous - than others.

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Performance Matters

Are you surviving or thriving?

work

Andrew May Minor behavioural shifts can help you to become more productive and satisfied.

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Performance Matters

Staying fit and healthy on the road

wellness

Andrew May Being a regular corporate traveller and maintaining fitness aren't mutually exclusive.

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Performance Matters

Hurry up and slow down

stopwatch

Andrew May Fast isn't always the best pace when it comes to looking after mind and body.

Performance matters

The pitfalls of perfection

Andrew May Expecting nothing less than perfection from yourself can be a debilitating disorder.

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Management

Making the office work for you

jackie frank

Judy Barouch Feeling like you're on the treadmill and can't get off? Simple guidelines to work yourself healthy.

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Management

Ego is a dirty word in the boardroom

ego

Steve Colquhoun An unchecked ego can wreak havoc on productivity and morale, an expert says.

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Management

Fat spat: why fitness matters for leaders

fitness

Max Nisen New research shows overweight executives may be perceived as being less capable performers than fitter counterparts.

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Management

You want me to do ... what?

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Duntroon RMC Staff Cadet, Alex Reichstein, at the obstacle course at Duntroon. 
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Sylvia Pennington Corporate team-building activities can have the opposite effect if they're not carefully chosen.

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Management

Put some punch in your lunch

punch

Jane Southward Five things you can do in your lunch break to help you feel and perform better.

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Management

The top 10 bosses from hell

Mr Burns

Stephen Lacey The very worst bosses from the silver screen and TV. Be very thankful they'll never turn up in your office.

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Management

My jaw hit the floor. I said 'you're hired'

Job interview

By Max Nisen and Mariana Simoes Fifteen top executives spill the beans on what it takes to work for them.

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Management

How to work with Gen Y

gen y

Kelly Gregorio Age and salary are far from the only differences between managers and their next-generation employees.

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