Loneliness: The secret struggle faced by women in business
Research has shown a sense of connectedness is essential for mental wellbeing, but for many entrepreneurs, it is hard to find.
‘The casual therapist’: Why you should chat to your accountant about more than just finances
An accountant is obviously not trained as a counsellor or psychologist, but for many, they represent a reliable outlet and a trusted sanity check.
Six reasons every workplace should have a resident dog
Many challenges small businesses face in today’s environment can be helped by the introduction of a dog to the workplace.
Is your business’ mission statement a complete waste of wall space?
A great deal of attention is paid to the importance of any business, large or small, having a vision, and the subsequent mission statement.
Sending employees to conferences can be like burning money. Here’s how to boost your ROI
Research suggests 75% of leadership programs are not effective and most conference trips don’t even get evaluated properly.
Why family businesses are more likely to back women leaders
Family businesses across the world are advancing women, including non-family members, further and faster than their counterparts.
What is business etiquette?
Business etiquette is a set of rules that govern the way those in business interact with one another, customers, suppliers and partners.
Australians know working sick is bad for them, but they do it anyway
Australians know working sick is going to make them sicker, but they do it anyway. What's the cause and how can the problem be tackled?
In order to progress, we must first find common ground
‘Common ground' is a communication technique. It is the overlap between the positions of parties that may otherwise disagree.
How crappy recruitment ads trigger an eight-step spiral into disillusionment
Few things are as effective as recruitment ads in setting everyone involved up for disappointment.
Six common manifestations of everyday sexism at work
We put up with everyday sexism because it can be seen as too small to make a fuss about — but it is widespread and harmful.
Whistle while you work: How background noise can improve performance
Do you listen to music while working? Evidence shows that small amounts of noise can actually be beneficial for our senses.