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Brisbane Times

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It might terrify Gen Z, but the humble phone call is a wonderful thing

It might terrify Gen Z, but the humble phone call is a wonderful thing

Many people now use their phones for everything except speaking to each other, and baulk at the idea of it ever ringing.

yesterday 10

WA Today

Tim Duggan

It might terrify Gen Z, but the humble phone call is a wonderful thing

It might terrify Gen Z, but the humble phone call is a wonderful thing

Many people now use their phones for everything except speaking to each other, and baulk at the idea of it ever ringing.

yesterday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

It might terrify Gen Z, but the humble phone call is a wonderful thing

It might terrify Gen Z, but the humble phone call is a wonderful thing

Many people now use their phones for everything except speaking to each other, and baulk at the idea of it ever ringing.

yesterday 10

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

It might terrify Gen Z, but the humble phone call is a wonderful thing

It might terrify Gen Z, but the humble phone call is a wonderful thing

Many people now use their phones for everything except speaking to each other, and baulk at the idea of it ever ringing.

yesterday 10

The Age

Tim Duggan

Want a sign it’s time to quit your job? Here’s a big one

Want a sign it’s time to quit your job? Here’s a big one

I come bearing good news for those of you itching to land yourself a better job: August is, statistically speaking, the best month of the year to look...

06.08.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

Want a sign it’s time to quit your job? Here’s a big one

Want a sign it’s time to quit your job? Here’s a big one

I come bearing good news for those of you itching to land yourself a better job: August is, statistically speaking, the best month of the year to look...

06.08.2026 20

WA Today

Tim Duggan

Want a sign it’s time to quit your job? Here’s a big one

Want a sign it’s time to quit your job? Here’s a big one

I come bearing good news for those of you itching to land yourself a better job: August is, statistically speaking, the best month of the year to look...

06.08.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

Want a sign it’s time to quit your job? Here’s a big one

Want a sign it’s time to quit your job? Here’s a big one

I come bearing good news for those of you itching to land yourself a better job: August is, statistically speaking, the best month of the year to look...

06.08.2026 10

The Age

Tim Duggan

You’re probably ignoring this part of your CV. It could cost you

As AI-generated resumes flood the inboxes of hiring teams, the way you summarise your life outside work has increased in importance.

30.07.2026 20

WA Today

Tim Duggan

You’re probably ignoring this part of your CV. It could cost you

As AI-generated resumes flood the inboxes of hiring teams, the way you summarise your life outside work has increased in importance.

30.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

You’re probably ignoring this part of your CV. It could cost you

As AI-generated resumes flood the inboxes of hiring teams, the way you summarise your life outside work has increased in importance.

30.07.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

You’re probably ignoring this part of your CV. It could cost you

As AI-generated resumes flood the inboxes of hiring teams, the way you summarise your life outside work has increased in importance.

30.07.2026 10

The Age

Tim Duggan

The telltale signs you’re working for a ‘ChatGPT Boss’

Using too much AI to communicate is a shortcut to people questioning the leadership abilities you’ve spent your career trying to build.

23.07.2026 20

WA Today

Tim Duggan

The telltale signs you’re working for a ‘ChatGPT Boss’

Using too much AI to communicate is a shortcut to people questioning the leadership abilities you’ve spent your career trying to build.

23.07.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

The telltale signs you’re working for a ‘ChatGPT Boss’

Using too much AI to communicate is a shortcut to people questioning the leadership abilities you’ve spent your career trying to build.

23.07.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

The telltale signs you’re working for a ‘ChatGPT Boss’

Using too much AI to communicate is a shortcut to people questioning the leadership abilities you’ve spent your career trying to build.

23.07.2026 20

The Age

Tim Duggan

Why chucking a sickie is something we should all be proud of

Our propensity to call in sick more than other countries has a broad range of benefits for individuals, the community and the workplace.

16.07.2026 20

WA Today

Tim Duggan

Why chucking a sickie is something we should all be proud of

Our propensity to call in sick more than other countries has a broad range of benefits for individuals, the community and the workplace.

16.07.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

Why chucking a sickie is something we should all be proud of

Our propensity to call in sick more than other countries has a broad range of benefits for individuals, the community and the workplace.

16.07.2026 20

The Age

Tim Duggan

Why chucking a sickie is something we should all be proud of

Our propensity to call in sick more than other countries has a broad range of benefits for individuals, the community and the workplace.

16.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

More workers are back in the office. Could our WFH days be numbered?

While WFH has embedded itself into the fabric of our workforces, subtle but surprising trends continue to emerge in the tug-of-war.

09.07.2026 20

WA Today

Tim Duggan

More workers are back in the office. Could our WFH days be numbered?

While WFH has embedded itself into the fabric of our workforces, subtle but surprising trends continue to emerge in the tug-of-war.

09.07.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

More workers are back in the office. Could our WFH days be numbered?

While WFH has embedded itself into the fabric of our workforces, subtle but surprising trends continue to emerge in the tug-of-war.

09.07.2026 30

The Age

Tim Duggan

More workers are back in the office. Could our WFH days be numbered?

While WFH has embedded itself into the fabric of our workforces, subtle but surprising trends continue to emerge in the tug-of-war.

09.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

This counterintuitive career move could make you happier (and wealthier)

We’re led to believe that our careers will always be linear. But reality is a lot more complicated than that.

03.07.2026 20

WA Today

Tim Duggan

This counterintuitive career move could make you happier (and wealthier)

We’re led to believe that our careers will always be linear. But reality is a lot more complicated than that.

03.07.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

This counterintuitive career move could make you happier (and wealthier)

We’re led to believe that our careers will always be linear. But reality is a lot more complicated than that.

03.07.2026 30

The Age

Tim Duggan

This counterintuitive career move could make you happier (and wealthier)

We’re led to believe that our careers will always be linear. But reality is a lot more complicated than that.

03.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

I’ve held hundreds of job interviews. We shouldn’t trust AI with it

At their best, using AI to screen candidates can save time for the business. At their worst, they add complications to the already emotional toll of...

25.06.2026 20

WA Today

Tim Duggan

I’ve held hundreds of job interviews. We shouldn’t trust AI with it

At their best, using AI to screen candidates can save time for the business. At their worst, they add complications to the already emotional toll of...

25.06.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

I’ve held hundreds of job interviews. We shouldn’t trust AI with it

At their best, using AI to screen candidates can save time for the business. At their worst, they add complications to the already emotional toll of...

25.06.2026 30

The Age

Tim Duggan

I’ve held hundreds of job interviews. We shouldn’t trust AI with it

At their best, using AI to screen candidates can save time for the business. At their worst, they add complications to the already emotional toll of...

25.06.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

Australia is crying out for more tradies. Why aren’t young people answering?

All around the world, young people are hedging their bets on tangible skills they can hold on to in an unpredictable future. But that’s not...

18.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

Australia is crying out for more tradies. Why aren’t young people answering?

All around the world, young people are hedging their bets on tangible skills they can hold on to in an unpredictable future. But that’s not...

18.06.2026 40

WA Today

Tim Duggan

Australia is crying out for more tradies. Why aren’t young people answering?

All around the world, young people are hedging their bets on tangible skills they can hold on to in an unpredictable future. But that’s not...

18.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

Australia is crying out for more tradies. Why aren’t young people answering?

All around the world, young people are hedging their bets on tangible skills they can hold on to in an unpredictable future. But that’s not...

18.06.2026 30

The Age

Tim Duggan

We get distracted 275 times a day. Use three ways to stay focused

Even when there’s no one else around, we are bombarded with constant virtual pings from new messages and emails all day long.

11.06.2026 30

WA Today

Tim Duggan

We get distracted 275 times a day. Use three ways to stay focused

Even when there’s no one else around, we are bombarded with constant virtual pings from new messages and emails all day long.

11.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

We get distracted 275 times a day. Use three ways to stay focused

Even when there’s no one else around, we are bombarded with constant virtual pings from new messages and emails all day long.

11.06.2026 40

The Age

Tim Duggan

We get distracted 275 times a day. Use three ways to stay focused

Even when there’s no one else around, we are bombarded with constant virtual pings from new messages and emails all day long.

11.06.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

Is your workplace facing a ‘Boomer bottleneck’?

Take a close look around your workplace, and you’re likely to see more older workers continuing to work well past the traditional retirement age.

04.06.2026 30

WA Today

Tim Duggan

Is your workplace facing a ‘Boomer bottleneck’?

Take a close look around your workplace, and you’re likely to see more older workers continuing to work well past the traditional retirement age.

04.06.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

Is your workplace facing a ‘Boomer bottleneck’?

Take a close look around your workplace, and you’re likely to see more older workers continuing to work well past the traditional retirement age.

04.06.2026 30

The Age

Tim Duggan

Is your workplace facing a ‘Boomer bottleneck’?

Take a close look around your workplace, and you’re likely to see more older workers continuing to work well past the traditional retirement age.

04.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

‘Like an episode of Utopia’: Why are Australian workplace comedies so good?

Every time a character has an awkward conversation next to the coffee machine, or struggles with the photocopier settings, it triggers an...

28.05.2026 30

WA Today

Tim Duggan

‘Like an episode of Utopia’: Why are Australian workplace comedies so good?

Every time a character has an awkward conversation next to the coffee machine, or struggles with the photocopier settings, it triggers an...

28.05.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

‘Like an episode of Utopia’: Why are Australian workplace comedies so good?

Every time a character has an awkward conversation next to the coffee machine, or struggles with the photocopier settings, it triggers an...

28.05.2026 40

The Age

Tim Duggan

‘Like an episode of Utopia’: Why are Australian workplace comedies so good?

Every time a character has an awkward conversation next to the coffee machine, or struggles with the photocopier settings, it triggers an...

28.05.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

Boss keeps sending you long, boring emails? They should read this

There’s a special place in hell for lengthy email writers, but thankfully they can atone by following one simple step.

21.05.2026 40

WA Today

Tim Duggan

Boss keeps sending you long, boring emails? They should read this

There’s a special place in hell for lengthy email writers, but thankfully they can atone by following one simple step.

21.05.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan