Author Archives: Michael Meere

Trends for Building and Construction in Australia

Are you part of the building and construction industry? We explore some trends you should watch for to help advance your career....


Comparing Procurement and Contract Management Courses

Procurement and contract management online courses both offer a pathway into supply chain management. But which is better?...


Supply Chain Career Path Opportunities

Career opportunities in supply chain management are plentiful, with roles available in procurement, logistics, category management and more. ...


Category Manager vs Procurement Manager Career Paths

We look at the benefits and differences between purchasing, procurement and category management career paths and which one is right for you....


6 Top Project Management Tools in 2020

Do you use any project management software to do your tasks? Check out six of the top project management software platforms....


How To Stay Job Ready If You Get Injured At Work

Getting injured at work can be a stressful experience for yourself, your family and your colleagues. Here's how to keep yourself job ready....


11 Negotiating Strategies in Purchasing and Procurement

When you're working in purchasing or procurement, you need to know how to negotiate. Here are 11 collaborative problem-solving strategies....


A Day in The Life of a Quality Auditor

You'll find no two days will ever be the same in the life of a quality auditor, but here are some regular tasks you can expect....


Examples of Grit in The Workplace

Grit can seem like a gift some people are naturally born with, yet there are effective ways to develop it in life and at work. Examples of grit in the workplace can look like staying cool under pressure,...


How To Make Your Resume Stand Out Without Experience

It’s hard to get work if you lack experience. Here's how to polish your resume so you can get a job with no or little experience....


Recent Trends in Quality Auditing

Recent trends in quality auditing show developing economies competing in the global market are increasing demand for quality auditors....


The Differences Between a BCM and a BCB Qualification

Are you interested in a BCB or BCM qualification? We explain what these terms mean and how to start your career in construction management....


Why You Need to Use the 9 Box Matrix

The 9-box matrix is a great way to help organisations drive effective performance management processes and gauge performance versus potential....


How To Become A Project Manager

Project managers are responsible for overseeing and coordinating the various aspects of a project from its inception to completion....


Handbrake On and Off: The Factors That Affect Job Satisfaction

72% of currently employed Australians are unhappy at work. So what are our handbrake on and off (satisfaction) employment factors?...


Five Ways to Stop Forgetting What You’ve Learnt

Do you want to stop forgetting what you've learned after studying? Here are five methods for making it easier to remember....


4 Ways to Give Constructive Feedback

Giving negative feedback to your employees can be a very daunting task for managers. However, as difficult as it is- being able to do so effectively can result in improved interpersonal relationships and a far more productive work...


5 Immediate Benefits of Getting a Qualification

Whether you are currently working or you are looking for work, having a diploma qualification under your belt is a sure-fire way to secure your career’s future, get your foot in the door with your dream job, or...


Why Complete a Diploma Online?

  It seems as though everything is online today, including education. Many people like you are thinking about and actioning online learning. So what are the advantages of learning online? Complete Accessibility The biggest advantage to busy people,...


I Really Don’t Think Australian Companies are Innovative Enough When It Comes to Remuneration and Rewards for Employees

  In my last post I spoke about how nervous I was about the brain drain from Australia to almost everywhere else – and despite the skills shortages already biting here in Australia! Today I want to focus...