How the effects of the pandemic have brought about some positive changes for business culture
A recent study asked 1000 Australian business managers to share how they believe COVID-19 and working from home have influenced the culture in their organisation and team.
Stressed and confused: Xero research finds a ‘silent epidemic’ among small business leaders
Almost half of respondents in a new Xero report said managing employee processes and compliance is taxing on their mental health.
Workers aren’t just quiet quitting. Managers are quiet firing, too
“Quiet quitting” may be a new workplace phenomenon hitting the corporate world, but it turns out managers are guilty of a more passive-aggressive movement themselves: quiet firing.
Leadership hacks: How to better ‘show’ your staff what you want from them
This extract from Leadership Hacks explains a few shortcuts to help improve your approach to delivering messages using the 'show' mode.
How hybrid and remote work models are leading to the demise of the micromanager
Now more than ever, employees are looking for a place that will help them gain personal meaning, without someone breathing down their neck or looking over their shoulder at every turn.
Fair Work Commission to roll out new wage and entitlements data API for employers
The Fair Work Commission is creating an interface for wage and entitlements data that it says could save businesses time and reduce the margin for error when paying employees.
Does your business need a head of remote? Here’s what they do, and what to look for
We’ve reached a point where the ability for an organisation to thrive remotely is too important to leave to chance. Every remote organisation must appoint one person whose role is to chart a path forward.
Ian Whitworth: Your job is to serve your staff, and why we need less management
"Want to increase profitability by slashing staff? I recommend it, though not in the way you’re thinking," writes Ian Whitworth.
The four zones of team performance, and how to move from apathy to achievement
This book extract from Marie-Claire Ross' Trusted to Thrive: How Leaders Create Connected and Accountable Teams explores the four zones of team performance.
My biggest mistake: Helen Tarrant, founder of Unikorn Commercial Property
Helen Tarrant of Unikorn Commercial Property explains why it's important to hire people with the right mindset for growth.
More than 3 million Australians ‘dislike’ their boss: Research
Millions of Australian workers say they dislike their boss largely because they believe their leaders struggle with soft skills such as emotional intelligence, a study has revealed.
The secret sauce of Netflix: No Rules Rules
No Rules Rules, written by Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings and author Erin Meyer, offers readers a peek behind the curtain of the streaming service.