Environmental, sustainable, ethical and organic. These well-known words have become a more common contender in consumers choices during their buying experience.
The Rise of Conscious Consumers
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In the Circular Economy, Repairs Are Making a Comeback
In an economy often characterised by overconsumption, waste and fast fashion, the push for sustainability is not always popular.
Remembering Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry’s memorable performances, and outstanding contribution to the entertainment world have left an indelible mark on fans worldwide.
What Does the Bible Say about Today’s Culture?
Not using the Bible to understand our cultural influences is like handing our mind’s keys to a stranger, says an academic.
Job Mobility is On the Minds of Young Workers
With an expected 18 jobs across 6 industries in their lifetime, Gen Z are the most agile generation the workforce has ever seen.
Taking the Steps
Has God ever asked you to take a step of faith? Once you take the first step, then He shows you the next one.
A Christian Perspective On Our Climate
Undoubtedly, the Christian church holds a number of perspectives regarding the current state of our climate. These viewpoints span from the doomsday alarmists to those who consider it a hoax.
Recognising Burnout in the Helping Professions
Burnout is a common problem among those in the helping industry, where the emotional toll of dealing with complex and challenging situations can leave individuals feeling exhausted, cynical, and unaccomplished.
The Key to the Customer Experience? Kill Confusion
Striving for simplicity does not mean you need to ignore the complex realities of life, but rather aim to make things as simple as possible.
How a Secular View of Morality Creates Challenges for Ethical A.I.
Artificial Intelligence is increasingly making decisions that impact our lives, and these technologies all have ‘built-in’ moral and ethical values influencing how they work.
Not Meeting Your Goals? Try These 4 Tips
How are your goals coming along? If you could use some re-charging in this area – here are 4 tips that can really help you make those goals happen.
Can Your Business Be Trusted?
More than any other time of history, we have trust issues. As our era has seen so many of the institutions that once stood as societal backbones crumble beneath scandals, lies and alternative facts, the value of trustworthiness has skyrocketed in its scarcity.
Push For More Recognition Of Unpaid Work
“Just because it’s not paid doesn’t mean it doesn’t bring glory to God.”
The Truth About Your Biggest Weakness
So many people talk about focusing on your strengths – but that’s not always the best course of action . Acknowledging your strength is massively important BUT identifying a weakness that is holding you back and working on it purposefully is a huge key to success.
Africa’s Crackdown On LGBT Ideology
“It is about the collective consciences of Africans who cannot abide by these Western values.”
Why You Should Deface Your Books
I know as kids we were taught not to, but I’m now a proud defacer of books. In fact, I judge a book by how many dog ears and margin scribbles it has by the time I’ve finished it—a sure sign of how much the author has made me think or imagine.
3 Mindset Shifts To Help Your Business Grow
Starting your own business is not for the faint of heart. Working with incredible clients and getting paid to do what you love is great, but it’s not always rainbows and sunshine.
Does the High Road Still Exist in Australian Politics?
There’s a saying: all’s fair in love and war… and politics. Disagreeing well – even losing well – isn’t something you see very often on the political stage.
Want a Competitive Advantage? Out-Care the Competition!
The impact of genuine human care is hard to overstate. While automation has worked its way into most industries, I do believe there are some things that only humans will be able to do for a long while yet.
Five Tips for Difficult Conversations
When there is something difficult we need to talk about, saying nothing may be simpler and easier in the short term, but in the long term we can begin to feel stuck in unhealthy patterns of relating.
Three Differences Between Gen Y and Gen Z Employees
Clearly the ever-changing technologies in business and in life are redefining our world. Yet interestingly, it is the social and demographic changes that have more profound implications on our future than even the massive technological ones.
Helping You Look To God Daily
Focusing on our daily relationship with the Lord is essential for achieving spiritual growth and harmony within ourselves – and thankfully there are numerous ways we can strengthen this connection.
The Great Teacher Exodus: Tackling Burnout in the Education Sector
a society’s strength and success are often connected to the quality of education that it provides. With a growing population and increased importance placed on life-long learning, the education sector is set to play a vital role in communities for many years to come.
10 Ways to Declutter Your Brain
Sometimes there is just way too much stuff going on in my head. I can’t focus. I can’t sleep. I forget things I should know. And I struggle to get anything done.
10 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is a significant day for Australians to pay tribute to the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country. April 25 is an important day to remember and honour our heroes.