Restaurateur Michael Ryan received 70 resumes for a job ad. Why the role remains empty will surprise you
Amid Australia's historic labour and skills shortage, the difficulty associated with recruiting hospitality staff is now affecting the operations of Ryan's award-winning restaurant.
Why this CEO is supporting early childhood educators and workers going on strike
Early childhood workers and educators have hard complex jobs that are incredibly important, writes Christina Hobbs, co-founder of Verve Super.
Stressed and confused: Xero research finds a ‘silent epidemic’ among small business leaders
Almost half of respondents in a new Xero report said managing employee processes and compliance is taxing on their mental health.
Why MOOD Tea chief Chris Freel says giving to charities should be at the core of every business strategy
Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, SmartCompany Plus spoke with MOOD Tea chief Chris Freel about how his own business helps raise awareness, and how others can too.
R U OK? Three ways to actually make a difference with your staff
Despite R U OK? being such a simple question, Australians struggle to have this conversation with those around them — especially at work.
Working from home isn’t tanking the economy, no matter what the ‘back to work’ brigade have to say
Should workers be forced back into the office so they'll spend more money on CBD businesses? If so, what happens to the businesses where they're spending now?
“Small business is at the front”: COSBOA celebrates Jobs and Skills Summit as SME issues appear in 36-point plan
Australia's small business community now sits front of mind for lawmakers after the Jobs and Skills Summit, COSBOA chief Alexi Boyd says.
Seven implications of ‘the war for talent’, according to a panel of SMEs
The staffing dramas of SMEs are well known. Speak to practically any business owner and they’ll bend your ear about it.
NRA CEO quits amid vaping furore as rumours of redundancies swirl
Dominique Lamb has resigned as CEO of the National Retailers Association (NRA), amid concerns about the association's possible ties to the vaping industry.
Research finds 10-minute microbreaks improve employee productivity and alleviate fatigue
Researchers have undertaken analysis of wellbeing studies to show the powers of microbreaks for work tasks that require less brain power.
How to retain talent despite a mass staff exodus
As businesses try to keep up with changing workplace expectations, the question they must ask themselves is: "How can we keep hold of our best talent?"
Want to solve your people problems? Don’t wait for action from the Jobs Summit
The federal government is pinning much hope on its Jobs and Skills Summit to pave the way for addressing employment and productivity challenges. But SMEs should take some matters into their own hands.