Peter Strong commends Graeme Watson’s calls for a “new approach” to enterprise bargaining
Small business advocate Peter Strong says the failure of the government to overhaul industrial relations law shows the “system is broken”.
Scott Morrison floats quotas for improving workplace culture: Should employers be taking notes?
Members of the tech community says Scott Morrison's loosely laid out plans to improve the workplace at Parliament House are the bare minimum any organisation should have in place.
#NotOnMyWatch: The pledge against workplace bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination
Fay Calderone asks individuals and organisations to take action and pledge #NotOnMyWatch against workplace bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination.
Lessons from 2020: Workplace culture flows from the top
In 2020, a different meaning to ‘workplace culture’ was discovered that proved pivotal for many businesses tackling the harsh operating conditions of COVID-19.
Former Liberal MP Sophie Mirabella set to join Fair Work Commission
Former Liberal politician Sophie Mirabella has reportedly been selected to fill one of a number of vacancies on the Fair Work Commission.
Is sexism a part of your organisation’s values? If it’s how your people behave, the answer is yes
Actual values show up in how people treat each other, in what they choose to do or not do. It's true for every organisation and the people in them.
Putting your best face forward: How to take the perfect professional headshot
They say a picture paints 1,000 words. So, here’s a quick guide to nailing your team photos, and some examples of how to do it right.
The ultimate resilience resource, part one: adaptability
A guide to resilience: lessons on how to recover, adapt and evolve your business.
Three lessons from Steve Jobs, India’s self-reliant strategy draws in Amazon, and what your meetings say about your company culture
The most interesting pieces of news, insight and information from around the world, delivered to you by SmartCompany Plus.
“A bargaining chip”: Morrison government withdraws underpayment provisions in heavily amended IR bill
The Coalition has ditched underpayment laws in its IR omnibus bill, which would have cracked down on serious cases of wage theft.
Human rights advocate ‘applauds’ Business Council’s push for 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for men and women
The BCA's proposal to expand the national paid parental leave scheme to 26 weeks has drawn praise from one human rights advocate.
Making meetings better: must-have advice from 11 business leaders
If you've ever suffered through a poorly-executed meeting, or have come back to agenda items several months later to find nothing has changed, you need to read this piece.
