Four science-backed ways to boost your productivity
The difference between getting to the top of our field and remaining mediocre comes down to how wisely we use our time.
We’re all at risk of burnout: Ask yourself these four questions to see if you should make a change
It’s normal to feel stressed at work from time to time, but for some people, the stress becomes all-consuming. This is known as burnout.
Planking on the train: How to stay fit when you’re stuck in the office
Here are three quick workouts to help you incorporate physical activity into your working week and progress towards your fitness goals.
Injured employee who was fired eight months after “slandering” boss wins $4,000 in compo
An injured employee has won a compo payment after he was fired for slagging off his boss eight months earlier.
Reinventing water cooler chats: Fostering social interaction is key to increasing workplace productivity
As people become the new water coolers, and the centre of office interactions, these social opportunities become more meaningful.
Jacinda Ardern paves the way: Why all small-business owners need a ‘wellbeing budget’
With the announcement of a 'wellbeing budget', Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has prioritised wellbeing, and small-business owners should too.
“Significant disadvantage”: Minimum wage to increase 3% as umpire concedes some workers are doing it tough
The Fair Work Commission has increased the national minimum wage by 3%, effective July 1, 2019. As usual, the decision has upset interest groups.
How to fire an employee without burning your business
Employers need to be wary not to adopt a one-size-fits-all approach to terminations. Here's how to go about firing an employee.
It’s time to give men permission to connect, re-align and confirm their purpose and business truth
Many men are following a career path and direction that can be mildly unfulfilling at best and absolute daily torture at worst.
‘What could be better?’ Four tips for going into business with a friend
What should you do to ensure your business partnership thrives and relationship with your friend survives? Here are four tips.
Flexible working is all the rage, so here are six tips to help you get started
These tips will help you transition your small business from a traditional, nine-to-five structure to a more flexible workplace.
Worker wins $11,000 compo payout after “hopelessly flawed investigation” lands business in hot water
A worker has won a sizable payout after she was dismissed just days after submitting her resignation letter for another job at a competing business.