How to articulate your worth at work, ask for a pay rise and what to do if there's 'No Money for More Money'.

Do you feel like you’re putting in your best effort at work but not receiving the financial rewards you deserve?

Asking for a pay rise can be intimidating, but with the right approach, you can make a compelling case for your value to the company.

Here’s your guide to articulating your worth, asking for a pay rise, and what to do if you get a big, fat "no."

This article explores the rise of freelancing, highlighting the financial challenges faced by independent workers and providing practical strategies for maintaining financial stability.

Since the earliest days of commerce, industries have looked for ways to reduce costs. For many, this meant designing business models around a lean workforce. Yet, seasonal peaks and troughs and operational pressures exposed a flaw the thinking.

Cue the gig worker.

While freelancing has been around for donkey’s, it really became a ‘thing’ in the 90s as the internet went mainstream and opened opportunities for contract workers with specialist skills.

In this article, we share vital tips for school leavers entering the job market, emphasising the importance of soft skills, resilience, digital literacy, and a schmick resume.

Every January, countless school leavers across Australia embark on their job-hunting journey.

A NSW Government survey conducted in 2021 found that of 42,388 secondary school leavers, approximately 50% continued to higher education, while the remaining 50% chose to seek employment (14% apprenticeship; 13% part-time work; 8% full-time work; 7% looking for work; 5% traineeship; 3% other).

That’s roughly 21,000 job-seekers – in NSW alone – hitting the employment market all at once! Extrapolate that across all of Australia, and you see where this is going.

In this article we discuss the impact of taking a career break, with a particular focus on your financial situation, and provide strategies to help mitigate any repercussions.

In today's fast-paced world, it's becoming increasingly common for people to take a break from their careers to focus on other areas of their lives such as spending time with family, pursuing further education, or simply taking a break to rest and recharge.

But, before waving goodbye to your job, it's important to consider how this decision will impact your finances.