Category: Lifestyle
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Turnbull pledges to help protect the Great Barrier Reef
Climate change has significantly damaged our beloved Great Barrier Reef and it’s time to do something about it. The Coalition have pledged to grant $1 billion to help protect the Reef’s coral bleaching and improvement on water quality. With United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) placing the Reef on the endangered list, serious action…
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WATCH: How to be a ‘Thought Leader’
Self-described ‘thought leader’, Pat Kelly, will give you all the tips you need to be a convincing, great leader. Following his techniques and tips, you can give a presentation on anything and be as convincing as if you were the world expert on the topic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN8L8XnDmj0
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Work, work, break?
A new report released by national network of specialists has advocated for a maximum 38-hour work week. The report was released this week by the Work + Family Roundtable, a group of 34 academics who specialise in work and family policies. They believe that a shorter workweek is the best way of achieving gender equality…
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10 quotes from Startup Founders for Being Successful
Although the cost of creating a startup is lower than ever before, it’s still a daunting experience. These people have been extremely successful in managing a startup business, so we’ve rounded up their best quotes to help inspire you. “Contrary to the stereotype, startups are a marathon, not a sprint. The truth is, you are…
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8 people who prove it’s never too late
We all get the anxiety of it being way too late to start something new, but these people prove that that’s just not true. There’s no such thing as too late! Vera Wang: The iconic designer didn’t design her first dress until she was 40! Now, her dresses have been featured on tonnes of hit…
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How office dress codes are changing
A recent look at the trends of dress codes in business has showed a huge reduction in strictness, many bosses looking toward smart casual as the benchmark for appropriate work wear. A receptionist in the UK was sent home recently for not wearing high heels to work, which reignited the often visited topic of dress…
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44 tips for Productivity
The best business gurus always say that productivity is the key to success. Putting this into action is difficult if you’re not sure what you’re doing and you can’t figure out how to fit it all in to the day. Luckily, English company Best STL has you covered. The company released a thorough infographic which…
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Facebook Messenger to introduce Chatbots
Mark Zuckerberg today announced that Facebook Messenger will be open to businesses and pages, allowing them to build customised chatbots for customers to interact with. You can do anything from ask a business chatbot a question to ordering products. “We think you should just be able to message a business the same way that you…
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How to Ace Your Interview
Job interviews, we all have to do them but we aren’t all good at them. A successful interview is crucial to progressing to the next stage and gaining employment. Here are our tips and tricks for you to ace your next interview. 1.Remember body language Body language is foundational in building a relationship. When you…
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Pepsi attempts to attract healthy customers
Pepsi is attempting to win over the gym junkies and fitness freaks with a new ‘healthier’ version of their addictive drink. They have released Pepsi Light, which they are marketing as calorie free and available in some very different packaging. Pepsi have decided for the new beverage to be in the shape of a two-kilogram…