Peter Cullen’s weekly column in the Courier Mail named “Balancing Act”, offers practical advice on a variety of business and personal topics that can be used by employers, human resource departments, occupational health and safety, managers, supervisors and employees.

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What is wellbeing?
10.05.08 COURIER MAIL-- BALANCING ACT

This is the way I like to explain wellbeing. “We experience a sense of wellbeing when everything we think, feel and do is in balance and functioning as a single force. Wellbeing provides a sense of calm alertness, energy and vitality that should be a part of the normal daily functions of your mental, physical and emotional state. Read More >>

Why look for “Employers of Choice”?
03.5.08 COURIER MAIL -- BALANCING ACT

Employers of Choice are generally companies that provide a more modern approach to the way they manage their business which places more emphasis on the employee’s wellbeing than previous business practices. They also acknowledge their Social Responsibility to employees. Previous management practices tended to tell people what had to be done with little regard to their opinion or job satisfaction. Read More >>

What are you worth?
26.04.08 COURIER MAIL -- BALANCING ACT

We can look at this from two different angles. One is our worth in a work environment and the other is our self worth. These are closely linked and can be evaluated on a reasonably regular basis by your employer, colleague, friend or even ourselves. Read More >>

How do others see you?
19.04.08 COURIER MAIL -- BALANCING ACT

They say first appearances are what you remember about a person. This is especially true if it is a fleeting moment or a short period of time you spend together. We tend to remember that which stands out the most about a person. Read More >>

Are you a good problem solver?
05.04.08 COURIER MAIL -- BALANCING ACT

The first and one of the most challenging questions to answer is whether or not you do actually have a problem. People and companies will often think they have a problem but are often reluctant to acknowledge what the problem is let alone how big it may be. It is often easier to allow it to continue instead of taking the time, cost and effort to eliminate it. Read More >>

How good is breakfast?
29.03.08 COURIER MAIL -- BALANCING ACT

You have probably seen the advertisement on the television promoting the importance of breakfast for kids to help them perform better at school. Well, what about the adult portion of the population. Read More >>