Eve Ash
SmartCompany
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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The 15 traits of ideal co-workers: How many do you know?
All ideal co-workers have some or all of these 15 traits. So how many ideal co-workers do you know? And how do you stack up? → Read More
Disrespectful, moody and procrastination-prone: How to handle three types of difficult people
Whether you're working alongside the procrastinator, disrespectful person or moody person, here's a guide to handling difficult people at work. → Read More
Seven essential steps to create a thriving, respectful workplace culture
Civility, being mutually supportive and recognise stresses are three of the seven essentials required for fostering a respectful workplace culture. → Read More
The average Australian chief executive earns $4.75 million each year, but are they worth it?
Bosses may bring a wealth of experience and advanced skill sets to their roles, but does this warrant a salary 78 times that of their workers? → Read More
Know your strengths and weaknesses: Eight steps to self-awareness
Knowing your strengths and 'areas to be developed' is a start towards self-awareness, especially as they impact on yourself and others. → Read More
Smartphone addiction: Why it's worrying the typical user touches their phone 2,617 times a day
People call it 'phone addiction', but maybe our urge to check our mobiles or screens is also a product of affluenza. → Read More
Reigning supreme: The world's patent-pushing innovative leaders
As far as being both innovative and having the most patents filed, Taiwan comes out on top, followed by Israel, US, Denmark, South Korea and Japan. → Read More
EQ and success at work
IQ permits a certain arrogance on the part of those who ‘make the cut’, whereas, with EQ, we are all forever developing. → Read More
Social butterflies are busy bees: How workplace friendships boost productivity
A new study shows if you have a good friend for a colleague you are more likely to be engaged, productive and satisfied at work. → Read More
Glass half full?: Optimism and pessimism in the workplace
Whether optimist or pessimist, extrovert or introvert, so long as people are respectful and considerate a balance of traits is indispensable. → Read More
A workplace without rapport is like a ready-made suit without good stitching: Developing rapport and empathy at work
Rapport — communicating well and understanding others' ideas, which forges a harmonious relationship — is essential for many work interactions. → Read More
What does your LinkedIn photo say about you?
When people meet online for the first time, a LinkedIn photo often determines their first impression. So, what does your LinkedIn photo say about you? → Read More
Five of the worst customer service mistakes you can make
Tailoring a customer's experience is important. So here are the five worst mistakes made in the context of customer service. → Read More
The nine skills you need to get ahead at work
Even if you're not especially ambitious, many of us want to get ahead at work. Here are nine skills that will help you stand out in your own way. → Read More
Do people of different gender identities process emotions differently?
"Men are from Mars, Women from Venus" was all the rage during the 1990s — but does your gender identity really determine your emotions in the workplace? → Read More
Ten steps to loving your job: How to improve job satisfaction
While some negative aspects of your workplace may be beyond your control, there are certain steps you can take to improve your job satisfaction. → Read More
Are you looking after yourself?
Depression is frightening and often hidden from those closest to us, sometimes even unrecognised by individuals themselves. → Read More
How do I manage the blamers and complainers?
What to do about blamers and complainers? Here are some tips for how to create a culture of constructive feedback in your workplace. → Read More
What is the borderline between disrespect and workplace bullying?
The borderline between disrespect and bullying/harassment is when negativity becomes habitual, concentrating on one person. → Read More
How to collaborate with people less skilled than you
In any workplace, you'll be required to collaborate with people of different ages, skill sets and experience. Here's how to do it well. → Read More