by Patrick McManus | Jan 5, 2026 | All Articles
94% of employees say workplace stress affects their mental health—yet networking is still seen as a social nicety, not a wellbeing strategy. It’s time to rethink that. Mental health thrives on connection. When networks weaken, isolation and stress rise; when networks...
by Patrick McManus | Oct 6, 2025 | All Articles, Polls
Here’s what we said:Your anonymous response to this poll will form part of the data our small group of industry professionals (from consulting and academia) will use to prepare our abstract for the 1st Australian Conference on Engineering Geology (ACEG), which will be...
by Patrick McManus | Oct 6, 2025 | All Articles, Polls
Here’s what we said: Can you believe this is our third year running this poll? In 2023, 49% of respondents indicated they expected a pay increase between 8% and 12%. In contrast, 53% of respondents in 2024 anticipate an increase of less than 7%. Will our expectations...
by Patrick McManus | Oct 6, 2025 | All Articles
In professional life, technical skill opens doors—but it’s your network that keeps them open. Especially the weak ties: distant, underused connections that quietly shape career mobility. Knowing how to develop these ties is a long-term strategy. Ignore them, and even...
by Patrick McManus | Oct 6, 2025 | All Articles
Build Bench Strength in Victoria Before the Market Moves Victoria’s infrastructure market is quiet. But that’s exactly why now is the time to act. If you’re running a consultancy, this is your chance to build bench strength—not just to fill a role, but to invest in...
by Patrick McManus | Aug 7, 2025 | All Articles, Clients
Reciprocity is a fundamental part of human nature. When someone helps us, we often want to return the favour. For geotechnical engineers and geologists, using this principle can strengthen professional relationships, build trust, and create new opportunities at work....
