Mindful drawing, puzzles and reading are some of the best brain activities we can do to reduce our stress and help manage anxiety; And let’s be honest, we’ve all had […]
Author: Ursula Kohler
Organic Food Waste – how to be more sustainable with our waste
If the Local Press family can sustainably dispose of food waste, so can you! Picture your own fridge. On Sunday, you’ve filled it up to the brim with groceries for […]
The Art of Making Work Less Stressful | Guest blog by Julia Burrows
Employees feel work-related stress when they are faced with work demands and pressures that challenge their knowledge and abilities. There are many possible causes for this kind of stress, including […]
EA Showcase | Casey-Marie De Veau started the EA position as a stop-gap, and now here we are 10 years later!
Please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your current role. What does a normal day look like for you? I have recently moved with my boss to […]
The Merrymaker Sisters tell us all about finding your bliss and the amazing things that can happen when you invest your energy in the right places.
We were lucky enough to get the chance to chat with Emma and Carla, a.k.a THE MERRYMAKER SISTERS, and we just love their vibe and the story of the amazing […]
EA Showcase | The lovely Johnann has been an EA for 20 years and still loves it
My name is Johnann Boyton and I have been an APS Executive Assistant on and off for 20 years. I first joined in 1987 in the former Department of Employment […]
Eco inspiration for a greener workplace
From biodegradable pens to planting trees with your search engine, Little Eco Shop has tons of ideas and advice for making sustainability part of your workplace culture Sustainability has become […]
EA Showcase | We’re going international this month with Whitney Kelso, who has a few great philosophies to share
Please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your current role. What does a normal day look like for you? Thank you so much for inviting me into […]
A Balancing Act | Guest blog by Alison Ubels
Office-worker turned horticulturalist, Alison Ubels shares her insights on the importance of finding balance and creating opportunities to recharge. Many moons ago I worked in an office as, what […]
EA Showcase | Kanta Toraska has some great tips for anyone starting out as an Executive Assistant
Please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your background. My name is Kanta and I’m the EA to both the CEO and the CFO of Calvary Public Hospital […]
How to emoji in the office.
Back in 1963, a commercial freelance artist named Harvey Ball was employed by State Mutual Life Assurance Company to come up with an image to increase staff morale. Ten minutes […]
Get your CV sorted! Tips from our Managing Director, Ursula
We all know that a well-crafted CV opens doors to new job opportunities, without it, you’re not getting an interview, so you best make it work as hard you do! […]