Increasing the minimum wage doesn’t hurt jobs, says RBA, but it’s not clear cut for small businesses
Research from the Reserve Bank of Australia suggests that increasing the minimum wage does not reduce the number of hours Australian employees work, but those in the small business community say things aren't that simple.
Leadership is about optimism, energy and owning your own attitude
Though some people swear by Weetbix, many business leaders suggest the secret to their success is eating optimism for breakfast. But it’s not blind positivity — it’s about the importance of owning your own attitude.
Five ways to become a better listener
The truth is, in our distracted society, most people are not particularly good at listening. Here's five ways to become a better listener.
How to create business success without a degree
Business success doesn't only come from having a university degree. Dr Jana Matthews explains five strategies for chief executives to create and lead successful businesses without a formal education.
Worried about career breaks? It helps to put the full length of your career in perspective
We see all too often the derailment of a woman’s confidence after she takes a career break. Women who previously commanded impressive salaries, solved complex problems, led teams of people and contributed enormous value to organisations.
Four ways to turbocharge your team’s productivity
Maintaining productivity in the modern workplace is a constant challenge. No matter how good our intentions, our tools, our systems or our productivity strategies, most of us still struggle to stay on top of our commitments and priorities.
Victorian budget: Payroll tax cuts for SMEs and free TAFE training to fill construction blitz worker shortage
Thousands of Victorians will be trained for free under a Victorian budget initiative to fill widening skills shortages, in part created by the government’s election-year construction blitz.
“Unsophisticated employer”: Fair Work rules Perth company unfairly dismissed worker it made ‘redundant’
The Fair Work Commission has been highly critical of the human resources practices of a Perth tradie directory, after it was found to have unfairly dismissed its account manager when it claimed it had to make her redundant because the business was struggling to "keep up with its creditors".
Support and encourage everyone, including high achievers
Too many managers forget the importance of encouraging their teams, and motivating them to higher performance. Here's six ways for managers to support and encourage.
Gender pay gaps revealed: The jobs where there’s a huge difference between male and female incomes
New data from the ATO shows the industries in Australia where women earn more than men, and where men earn more than women.
Internal staff email warns Foodora about “sham contracting”, as gig economy scrutiny builds
A leaked email from a manager at food delivery service Foodora has suggested the company's contracts are "concerning" from a legal perspective.
Ombudsman: Small businesses should be allowed to pay out staff who don’t “fit”
Australia's Small Business Ombudsman is pushing for changes to industrial relations laws to benefit small businesses.
