Companies cool their heels over dress codes as ‘business casual’ becomes the norm – IGI IN THE NEWS

IGI In The News Melissa Singer | News Corp No thongs. No gym gear. No harem pants. Suits compulsory from Monday to Thursday, ties mandatory for client meetings. And no “clothes traditional to a particular sex and/or gender identity”. If this last part...

2016 is Here… Renovate Yourself!

I have worked out with wonderful trainers for the last 20 years, but found that with the longer work hours each day that allowed me to leave the city on Thursday night I had no time for a one hour-training session.  I found a trainer in the country, but some house...

Building your personal brand in the Asian market

By Jon Michail Most sustainable relationships between Australia and Asia are primarily based on interactions and associations. Therefore it is important to have a credible personal brand for instant impact. There are three components in building a credible personal...

IGI In The News: Is ‘corporate casual’ the new work dress code?

By Leo D’Angelo Fisher Workplace dress standards have been in flux since the late 1990s dotcom boom, when hip IT start-ups introduced beanbags, table tennis and jeans to the office. The dotcoms came, went, and came back again, leaving professional workplaces...

Life is not a spectator sport – start monetising your personal brand

By Jon Michail “Stepping out of the shadows and taking ahold of the reigns is daunting for many, and the idea of building a personal brand is almost nauseating — being something only those in the media spotlight do”, said a recent client on a first coaching session....