Posts by holly@thedrivegroup.com.au
How to Avoid Burnout in Tech Using the ARMOR Method
Burnout isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a problem that impacts most tech professionals across Australia. As workloads increase, team structures shift, and expectations stay high, it’s no surprise that many in the industry are feeling stretched thin. We often hear the advice to “work smarter, not harder,” but the reality is: most people aren’t even…
Read MoreHow to Build a Business Case for a New Hire
Hiring new talent is tough enough, but getting sign-off for a new tech role in today’s market? That’s a challenge of its own. Between tighter FY budgets, competing priorities, and pressure to show ROI, tech hiring managers across Australia are being asked to do more with less. And that means building a rock-solid business case…
Read MoreWhat Should I Be Getting Paid? How to Know Your Worth (and Ask for More)
“What should I be getting paid?” It’s one of the most common questions we hear from candidates – and one of the hardest to answer when you don’t have the right information. Whether you’re preparing for a performance review, scoping out job ads, or just feeling underpaid, now is the time to assess your market…
Read MoreHow to Build Trust with a Hiring Manager and Land the Job
Hiring the right person is a high-stakes decision. For every role, there’s pressure to get it right…. Budgets are tight. Teams are stretched. Time is limited. And one wrong hire can set back an entire project, team, or department. That’s why hiring managers are naturally risk-averse, and you can now see why! Even if you’re…
Read MoreHow High Performers Do The Hard Things
Mindset, tricks and the neuroscience of tackling the hard tasks. Everyone has a list of things they should do when they have free time, but don’t want to: refactor that messy code, document the process you keep explaining, tackle the feedback conversation you’ve been avoiding, or finally update your portfolio. You know these things will…
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