4 ways new workplace technologies are helping leaders build more productive communities
By Luke McNeal, Director, Workplace by Facebook
A successful business is a business that gets the most out of its prized assets - its people....
Combatting work stress
Byline: Amanda Gordon, Director of Armchair Psychology
Work stress is inevitable, right? We need some stress or we’d find a way to play solitaire all day...
How to create business value as a project manager
In a survey from KPMG, 50 per cent of respondents indicated that their project failed to consistently achieve their intended business goals. These goals...
Making teamwork work
Team days often have a poor reputation and, because it is so hard to get it right, allocating time and effort to team effectiveness...
Mums supporting mums: flexible working hours
For mums, the decision to head back to work after having a baby comes with some big considerations and mixed emotions. How do you...
Employers can help stamp out predatory lending
This year we have seen a significant power shift for consumers, with the government investing heavily in heightened financial protections. Through thorough reviews of...
Why competition is killing your business
Byline: Wendy Born
Any kind of competition within an organisation limits the ability for that organisation to reach its full potential.
There is no...
How to boost your productivity in 2-hour blocks
How do you currently spend your workday? Like most people, the first thing you likely do is open your email and see what pops...
CV hacks that work
Adding digital evidence, putting yourself in the thick of the action and using a professional summary to highlight your unique selling proposition are three...
Working from home just got trickier
Employees who work from home to look after family, a sick child, to manage long commutes or to juggle other commitments is fairly common practice... but that...
How to choose the right person to run your business
Business owners that are looking to take a step back from their business need to find the right person to run it, which can...
Public transport disruption prompts flexible working hours
Public transport woes are part and parcel of living in any major global city. Just last month, we found out about the upcoming closure...
The four leadership “blind spots”
A recent Dale Carnegie survey of over 3,300 employees has identified four leadership “blind spots” – the aspects of leading that are currently not...
Let’s talk: Generational Gap
How can we show the value that millennials bring to the work place?
With millennials (currently people aged around 23-37) starting to fill up the...
Best employee benefits to retain your workforce
Employee benefits, when implemented properly, are among the most effective ways to motivate staff and bring out the best in your people. Staff will...
Why businesses must embrace automation for future success
Automation is a driving force behind a changing workforce in which mundane tasks are no longer part of most job descriptions and workers are...
5 tips for creating a fun workplace
To create a productive workplace, it’s important to first create an environment that employees can enjoy working in.
Injecting an element of fun into the...
How SMEs can make workplace wellbeing a priority without a big budget
While on the surface investing in employee wellbeing may seem extravagant in terms of the priorities many SME owners face, the reality is, a...
The riskiest hire in business – Hiring your first salesperson. What entrepreneurs must know to avoid millions of dollars of lost opportunity.
“How did you go hiring your National Sales Director, Paul?” “Terrible! That guy cost me $500,000!”
I’d met Paul (not his real name) about two...
Is a flexible workforce the way of the future?
Job flexibility helps the work/life balance.