Workplaces are anti-democratic

Workplaces are anti-democratic

The article below is from Tim Duggan, who writes for Fairfax/9. I think the second part of Horne’s quote is still true. Many Australian workplaces are insane hell holes. You call that a liberal democracy? “Sixty-one years ago, journalist Donald Horne first distilled...
Nail that job interview

Nail that job interview

JOB INTERVIEWS Here are some of the most common job interview questions along with the best way to answer them. “What are your biggest weaknesses?” Every candidate knows how to answer this question: Just pick a theoretical weakness and magically transform...
Is AI eating level-entry jobs?

Is AI eating level-entry jobs?

This story from Tim Duggan in the SMH last November, got me thinking. Are entry level jobs really on the way out due to AI? In Adelaide they are very hard to get. The state government is probably the best place to start or a council. Cast your mind back to the first...
Adelaide’s CBD offices empty as businesses flee

Adelaide’s CBD offices empty as businesses flee

Adelaide CBD office vacancy rates rose by half a per cent to 15.5 per cent over the last six months of 2025 – but these figures are an under count and conservative. The true figure is closer to 20 per cent. “A-Grade and well-located buildings continue to attract...
Are cover letters a waste of time?

Are cover letters a waste of time?

The Sydney Morning Herald publish letters from people who have workplace or job hunting questions. A workplace expert answers them. I have included my comments at the bottom in italics. I have been applying for jobs and have found some excellent ones. These are jobs...