What SMEs can learn from NSW Parliament’s “shocking” review of workplace culture
Business leaders should listen closely to the findings and recommendations of the Broderick review, managing director of culture consultancy We Are Unity, Nat Cagilaba, tells SmartCompany.
Lessons from Walt Disney: How simple tricks of the light can boost your productivity
Walt Disney frequently changed his environment to encourage different modes of thought, and we should be doing the same with our lighting, too.
The shape of Labor’s Jobs and Skills Summit is becoming clearer as business groups call for industry diversification and IR reform
With barely a fortnight until the Jobs and Skills Summit, immigration, innovation, and industrial relations have become major agenda items.
McDonald’s Australia facing $250 million Federal Court claim over unpaid rest breaks
Workers' union SDA is seeking backpay and compensation for more than 250,000 current and former staff of McDonald’s it claims have been systematically denied 10-minute rest breaks.
Want to be an authentic CEO? Don’t post a crying selfie on LinkedIn
Last week we saw the backlash for a post from CEO Braden Wallake where he posted a raw Linkedin statement around layoffs, and then included a selfie — a selfie where he was crying.
Hiring practices haven’t evolved with the times. Employers need to get creative
During one of the tightest labour markets we’ve seen in decades, many companies are still trying to attract and retain people using the same old approaches.
Australians living with a disability could be the answer to the hospitality labour crisis
The recent disability Royal Commission exposed that there is still a lot of work that needs to be done before people with disability have equal and fair access to employment opportunities.
How to attract gen Z employees to your business
As gen Z enters the workforce, their innate understanding of how technology integrates with our lives and how to source information shows they are an important and valuable resource for any business.
COSBOA says Labor’s jobs and skills summit is no “stunt” as Dutton, Littleproud split over attendance
The Opposition Leader publicly turned down an invitation to the Jobs Summit, claiming the summit would be compromised by government favouritism towards union policy suggestions.
One Nation says its proposed ‘equal pay for equal work’ bill wouldn’t put a “burden” on small businesses
The new Labor government may have an unlikely ally in One Nation as it pushes for legislation enshrining equal pay between full-time staff and casual labour hire workers.
Hootsuite fires 30% of staff, while Canva advertises 180 vacant positions
Hootsuite has about 1200 staff members all over the globe, meaning some 400 people will lose their jobs this week, though management is refusing to say which roles are on the chopping block.
“Issues are very rarely truly resolved”: Adelaide Crows apology for 2018 training camp an example for businesses, crisis management expert says
The latest apology from the Adelaide Crows can serve as an example for businesses facing high-profile scrutiny, according to crisis management expert Tony Jaques.