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Toxic positivity in the Workplace
Toxic positivity in the workplace occurs when an organisation consistently downplays or dismisses valid concerns in favour of forced optimism. While a positive outlook can be motivating, maintaining an artificial sense of cheerfulness often creates an environment where employees feel pressured to suppress their genuine thoughts and emotions. Being told to “look on the bright…
Read MoreMost Common Workplace Stressors in Australia Have One Simple Solution
Work-related stress can affect anyone, and in Australia, several common factors are known to contribute to burnout, anxiety, and reduced productivity. Below are the top workplace stressors. And here is the one powerful first step to tackle all of them: talk. Common Stressors Heavy Workload Managing an excessive number of tasks or responsibilities can lead…
Read MoreWhat It’s Really Like Working in Australia vs Overseas
Australia continues to attract qualified accounting professionals from around the world, offering the chance to build international experience while enjoying a high quality of life. At Lawson Delaney, we regularly speak with candidates who have made the move from overseas and have since built successful careers here. Based on these conversations, we’ve pulled together the…
Read MoreAccounting Firm Salary Guide 2025
Partner to Junior Accountant Salaries and more The Lawson Delaney Accounting Firm Salary Guide 2025 provides data by seniority, as well as key insights and our predictions for FY25/26. We have created this report to help firms make informed decisions around Accountant salaries and what to expect for the future. As we look back on the 2024/25…
Read MoreThe impact of a pay rise on your employer
Every week, I listen to candidates say they want a pay rise and not have a clue where the money is going to come from for it. Let’s shine a light on this to help employees make stronger cases for a pay rise and help employers make easy, practical decisions. Like any good negotiation, you…
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