How to sack a worker for racism (according to Fair Work)
The Fair Work Commission has ruled an employee was fairly dismissed, after he made a series of racist and sexist comments to his colleagues.
Relax, recharge and reset: How founders can double-down on goal setting in 2020
Are you a startup founder looking to maximise the highs and minimise the lows? Check out Benjamin Chong's tips for goal setting in 2020.
Digital tools will help you win the retail recruitment race in 2020
Modern tech solutions will help Australian retailers to hire the right staff, in volume and faster than their competitors, writes Jane Bianchini.
“It’s not charity, it’s investment”: #BuyFromtheBush founder Grace Brennan gives Australia Day address
Grace Brennan, founder of the #buyfromthebush campaign to help promote drought-stricken businesses, has become the first woman from regional Australia to deliver the Australia Day address.
Australia Day 2020: State-by-state trading hours and penalty rates
Australia Day 2020 public holiday trading hours and penalty rates explained, state by state, for all businesses looking to open.
‘A place to be yourself’: Six key elements of modern workplace design
A workplace is no longer just a place to work, it is a place ‘to be’ — to be yourself, to be at your exceptional best and to be proud of what you do.
Worker sacked over positive drug test wins reinstatement after FWC slams “illogical” no-tolerance policy
Sydney Trains' "zero tolerance" drug policy has been slammed as illogical by the FWC, which has overturned the sacking of a train attendant.
Self-promotion on hold: How LinkedIn users are connecting during Australia’s bushfire crisis
On LinkedIn, January is usually overrun with motivational listicles and self-promotional posts, the start of 2020 has seen a shift to content dedicated to the Australian bushfires.
Away chief Steph Korey steps down, then back up weeks later, after Slack-based bullying claims
Just one month after facing serious bullying allegations, Away co-founder Steph Korey is reversing her decision to step down from the role of chief executive of the US luggage startup.
Building resilience will be the most important thing you ever do in business
How can business owners build the holy grail of resilience so they don’t fall into a heap or give up every time they hit an obstacle?
Unfair smoko-breaks? Business offers workers extra leave for ditching fags
UK-based KCJ Training Solutions has made headlines after deciding to offer workers extra leave if they stop taking smoko-breaks.
Three counter-intuitive personal branding rules to live by
Are you ready to start putting your true self out there? There are three counter-intuitive laws of personal branding that will help you stand out.
