Dealing with postnatal depression whilst managing your career
Mental health is never linear. It appears in different forms and can be caused by anything. Postnatal depression, in particular, is common among mothers but is still considered to be a taboo subject The number of new mothers who experience postnatal depression in the...
Do you feel stuck in your job and pressure on your career choices?
Whether it’s from friends, family, or just what you’re seeing on your Instagram feed, pressure on your career choices are very much real. Your dream job could be anything you want but sometimes societal pressure can lead to some second-guessing - am I doing the right...
Does music increase your office productivity?
Are you the type to lock in to a project listening to classical music or dance your way through creating a presentation with some funky house? Werk explored whether music actually does increase productivity so you don’t have to. 78% of people who listen to music...
All work, no play? – The reality of having a ‘work husband’
Everyone has their own ways of trying to find excitement in their daily routine to make their work day more enjoyable. For some, this involves having a ‘work husband’. Someone to look forward to seeing and to have a ‘harmless flirt’ with. We’ve all heard the term...
Top five most embarrassing things to do in the workplace
Hey there fellow workers! Let’s face it, we’ve all had some absolute corkers of embarrassing moments in the workplace, and they stay living rent free in your head. It could be a coffee catastrophe at the desk, or an epic email fail, it’s time to rank the top five most...
TOP 10: Songs to put on your Werkin’ Playlist
What's one way to get motivated? Music. At Werk, we've narrowed down our top 10 songs to put on your Werkin' Playlist! 1. Work by Rihanna https://open.spotify.com/track/72TFWvU3wUYdUuxejTTIzt?si=42c51b37787146da 2. Money Power Glory by Lana Del Rey...
Working from home: A step-by-step guide
Here is your guide on how to master working from home, made by Werk member Ellie Pierce. For more advice on working from home, read more here.
Caring for your mental health whilst dealing with trauma from your job
Many jobs carry strain and emotional turmoil for many different reasons such as bad bosses, office relationships and many more factors. But, for occupations that involve death and illness every single day, sometimes these factors can deeply affect your mental health....
Love on the clock: workplace romances
Workplace romances. Office romances, office affairs, whatever you want to call it. The dating scene of the workplace is forever causing a stir amongst colleagues, providing endless amounts of gossip for the team to entertain themselves with. But as a young female...
QUIZ: Are you a people pleaser?
People-pleasing can be both draining and rewarding - but what actually is a people pleaser? Here’s Werk’s crash course to what it means to be a people pleaser. Find out what percent people pleaser you are!...
Work from home fiasco: how to deal with the reality of working remotely
As new-starters find themselves plonked in their childhood bedrooms as they commence their working life, what are some ways we can combat anxieties surrounding work from home? Werk magazine has spoken to a psychologist and happiest strategist in order to garner some...
Work from home fiasco: how to deal with the reality of working remotely
As new-starters find themselves plonked in their childhood bedrooms as they commence their working life, what are some ways we can combat anxieties surrounding work from home? Werk magazine has spoken to a psychologist and happiest strategist in order to garner some...
The prettiness paradox: pretty privilege in the workplace
Ever wondered why some people seem to get ahead at work just by flashing a smile? Let’s dive into the world of pretty privilege and see how good looks can give you a serious career boost. What is pretty privilege? The phenomenon where looks can give you a...
Perfecting that work-life balance
Between hitting those weekday deadlines and making room for drinks with the girls on a Friday night, finding the perfect work-life balance can be tricky. We’ve all been there. It hits that five o’ clock finish and you’re desperately trying to switch to your social...
When co-workers cross boundaries – why should women have to deal with it?
One thing you can’t control about the workplace is the people that you work with. This could end up leading to lifelong friendships, awkward interactions, or sometimes even nightmare situations with even more nightmarish co-workers. Boundaries at work can mean...
“Every no brings you closer to a yes”: How to turn job rejection into redirection
Elizabeth Willetts tells you how to turn job rejection into redirection Getting rejected from a job is hard, especially when you prepared and researched for the role and envisioned yourself at that company. So how can you take a knock to your confidence as a learning...
Can the right radio station impact your working environment?
As someone who has a playlist for every single mood and occasion – the kind of music you play can have a surprising impact on your mood and actions. Whether you’re happy, sad, excited, nostalgic, we all have those certain songs that get us going or make us tick – but...
‘Horrible Bosses’ – when managers make work a living hell
There is one thing you can count on to turn a day at work from good to bad. People. Whether it’s a customer or a co-worker, as soon as you come into contact with them the mood is ruined. You walk into work, see their face, and immediately want to turn straight back...
Explaining mansplaining – how to deal with sexist attitudes at work
Asking someone to explain mansplaining is a loaded question. If you want an official definition, it’s described as ‘the explanation of something by a man, typically to a woman, in a manner regarded as condescending or patronising’ – emphasis on the patronising. It’s...