Acuity: How to Get Your First Promotion

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Thanks to Acuity and freelance writer Alexandra Johnson for the opportunity for Michelle to share her tips, in this article, for getting your first promotion. You’ve been in your first position within the finance and accounting profession for some time and are ready to progress your career. What’s the best way to approach your manager […]

HR Leader: A multigenerational workforce can be a real asset – if leaders create chemistry

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Organisations often look at generational differences as a roadblock to business outcomes, when in reality, it can lead to innovation and collaboration, boosting overall productivity. In this article for HR Leader and thanks to Kace O’Neill, Michelle explains more…. The generational diversity in the workplace is the highest it’s ever been, with four generations of Australians now regularly working […]

Executive PA: Five strategies for thriving in a fast-paced workplace

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Thanks to Executive PA Media, Michelle had the opportunity to share her thoughts on how to thrive in a fast-paced working environment.  As State of the Future of Work Report highlights how many people are struggling with feelings of uncertainty, workplace expert Michelle Gibbings urges EAs to equip themselves with robust strategies that will help navigate uncertainty […]

Acuity Magazine: Passive-aggressive Behaviour

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Thanks to Acuity Magazine and the author of this article, Susan Muldowney, Michelle had the opportunity to share her insights on on dealing with passive-aggressive behaviour. Passive-aggressive behaviour adds a toxic layer to workplace culture, so why is it so common? Here are some of the classic signs and how to manage it. If you’ve […]

Inside Small Business: The future of work: why we shouldn’t forget the human-to-human equation

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Thanks to Inside Small Business, in this article Michelle discusses why we shouldn’t forget the human-to-human equation as the future of work evolves.  The 2017 McKinsey Global Institute report surveyed 46 countries representing about 80 per cent of the global workforce and found that fewer than five per cent of occupations could be fully automated, but about […]

In The Black: The Notorious BAU

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Thanks to In The Black and Alexandra Cain, in this article Michelle was invited to comment on the discussion about “business as usual”. The term “business as usual”, or BAU, encompasses the routine functions that are essential to the smooth running of any organisation. Too much focus on this aspect of operations, however, risks deprioritising […]

HR Leader: Emerging tech trends to stay ahead of the competition

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In this article for HR Leader, Michelle discusses tech trends that are transforming the workforce. Investing in the right tech can help businesses to stay ahead of the competition by streamlining processes and boosting engagement and productivity. Those who aren’t keeping up with tech trends run the risk of falling behind, said workplace expert Michelle […]