‘Financial goals measured better if you have a passion for sports’ If your golf clubs have been under wraps or your tennis racquet has been tucked away for some time, it could be worth dusting them off. Research by AMP found Australians who play sport regularly are 64% more likely to achieve their financial goals […]
Health… check. Finances… check. Career… check? Are you happy at work? Do you jump out of bed excited about tackling your next project? Or are you counting down the days until your holidays or retirement? If you answered ‘yes’ to the last question, it might be time to get a career break. We all know the […]
A first job means the start of your career, financial independence and a chance to prove your determination at your workplace. Here’s what you need to know to get started. Finding your first real job You’ve finished school, TAFE or university and now you’re looking for your first job. How exciting! Give yourself the best possible […]
For the woman who has everything When you’re a female juggling a career and a family, you probably feel like you’ve got your hands full. But what if sickness or injury meant you were the one who needed looking after? How much would it cost to replace everything you do – both at work and at […]
Online source: AMP Make your redundancy work for you.Make your redundancy work for you Have you recently received your redundancy and are now considering early retirement – you’re probably looking forward to relaxing and enjoying all those things you’ve planned. So, how do you make sure you choose the most effective strategy for your personal situation […]
Online source: Produced by AMP Life Limited and published on 28 July 2015Six tips on becoming a senior entrepreneur Retirement is not a destination, it’s another stage in life’s journey—and that’s never been truer than today, as many over-50s are rejecting the quiet life and starting their own businesses. Do you want to do the […]
The nation’s fixation with logging on with their smartphone has people glancing at their devices more than 440 million times a day. Digital devices in Australia have not only changed the way we communicate, but how we socialise, plan, work, transact, access information and entertain ourselves—not to mention, multi-task! The advancement of digital technology has […]
Getting more done with fewer interruptions So you think you’re pretty good at multi-tasking? Well, research tells us we’re not – in fact we’re awful at it! And, according to Dr Julia Irwin, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Macquarie University who specialises in cognitive behaviour, we can’t perform multiple tasks with the same level of […]
This summary was prepared by the Australian Department of Employment on 14th April 2016. Advice and support for young workers Are you new to the workforce? Do you need help to settle into your workplace and understand your rights and responsibilities in regards to working, career planning and leaving a job? Settling into your new […]
