More and more employees are choosing to ‘unretire’. What it means for your business
Understanding what’s driving the 'unretirement' phenomenon is vital for businesses aiming to harness its potential.
How businesses can avoid the epidemic of workplace loneliness
The Social Connection in Australia 2023 report acknowledges loneliness hurts businesses, as it causes employee absenteeism and reduced productivity.
Project management firm, skincare and eco-friendly toy brands among the 2023 Australian Women’s Small Business Champions
A pioneer of Australia’s construction industry and a speech pathologist, are among the 62 winners of the 2023 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards.
Government denies skilled migrant levy is now a “secret” small business tax grab
Small businesses sponsoring skilled migrant workers are being subjected to a secret "tax grab" by the Albanese government, the federal opposition says, claiming a levy designed to prop up skills and training programs is instead flowing into consolidated government funds.
As Rupert Murdoch steps down, here are some family business succession tips from the SmartCompany archives
As the world tracks one of the highest-profile corporate successions in living memory, here are some tips for smaller Australian businesses contemplating their own family member handovers, drawn from the SmartCompany archives.
‘Kept me awake at night’: The ethical considerations of AI in recruitment
Within the next year, if you apply for a new job or a promotion it's likely your application will initially be screened by an artificial intelligence (AI) tool.
A place for all brains: The importance of embracing an inclusive office space
By acknowledging the unique perspectives of individuals with neurological differences, organisations should design spaces catered to their needs.
Why family businesses shouldn’t run like the one on Succession
The COS research revealed that 41% of males were more open to starting a family business compared to their female counterparts.
How supporting the diverse needs of employees improves gender equality
While most people agree that hybrid work is here to stay, the conversation remains open as to what exactly that should look like.
What SMEs need to know about psychosocial hazard regulations
Addressing psychosocial hazards is a crucial step for small businesses, and the difference between keeping or losing talent and a big hit to their bottom line.
Friday before the Grand Final public holiday: What Victorian businesses need to know
The Friday before the Grand Final public holiday in Victoria falls on September 29. Information on penalty rate entitlements and more.
Research shows clear relationship between office noise levels and stress
More noise is also associated with negative feelings such as frustration and anger, as well as antisocial behaviours.