Six keys to building a happy, connected global team
If you’re working with colleagues overseas, putting yourself in their shoes builds trust, loyalty and momentum.
Think Queen Elizabeth II was one of the richest people in the UK? Think again.
The late monarch bequeathed a mere £437 million to her son and heir, a modest amount that would have just squeezed her into the top 200 of the BRW Rich List.
Small businesses aren’t hiring as fast as big companies — and they can’t match their wage hikes either
Australia is facing a war for talent — and the nation's small businesses appear to be outgunned, with large companies growing their headcounts faster while also offering more significant wage increases.
More managers are employing “bossware” surveillance technology, but it comes with big risks
It is managers’ desire — which technology enables — to know more than they can, and to trust workers less than they should. Bossware promises managers that illusion.
Want to make a good first impression on your team? Here are five key steps to follow
Help cultivate the right impressions of your leadership by paying attention to how you show up in those first few moments.
How to maintain culture through the tech downturn
Going backwards can sometimes take you forwards and there are two main ways that founders can maintain culture during turbulent times.
How the effects of the pandemic have brought about some positive changes for business culture
A recent study asked 1000 Australian business managers to share how they believe COVID-19 and working from home have influenced the culture in their organisation and team.
Patagonia’s next act: Make Earth its only shareholder
Last week, Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard announced his family was giving the whole company to planet Earth.
Why multi-employer bargaining is unlikely to boost wages — and could actually make it worse
The main obstacle to higher wage growth in several sectors is not enterprise bargaining, but an unwillingness on the part of governments (on behalf of taxpayers) to stump up the cash.
Major LinkedIn study shows the value of weak ties when searching for a job
A new study of more than 20 million people shows that your close friends on LinkedIn are not your best bet when reaching out for an introduction to a potential new employer.
Why workplace wellness plans are a critical part of post-COVID business culture
Businesses can’t operate successfully without a healthy and thriving workforce.
Are employees motivated by job insecurity? Researchers disagree on the answer
The constant threat of job insecurity is a fairly ruthless way to improve the bottom line, but some employers might find it justifiable if it works. So does it?
