“Everything you thought she would be and more”: Australian business reacts to death of Olivia Newton-John
In the wake of Olivia Newton-John's death, members of the Australian business community have shared memories and thoughts of the entertainment icon.
What motivates people? Experts say it’s not money or perks
In an era of large salaries and bonuses, it seems almost counter-intuitive to suggest that non-financial rewards are the greatest motivators of talented people at work. But we may be wrong.
How travel companies are using the wellness boom to reinvigorate the industry
Travel companies have been quick to jump on the wellness bandwagon, encouraging travellers to switch off in a world where digital technologies have made doing so nearly impossible.
Qantas admits it’s fallen short of customers’ expectations as executives asked to fill in as ground crew
"Overworked" outsourced ground crew at Qantas and several other airlines could strike next month over a new agreement they claim would see pay cuts doled out to experienced workers.
Labor to target businesses over pay deals “rort” as Jobs and Skills Summit looms
The shape of Australia's looming Jobs and Skills Summit is becoming clearer, as senior federal government ministers tout the end of one-sided enterprise agreement terminations and a new kind of digital skills apprenticeship as leading items on the agenda.
My biggest mistake: Yasmin Grigaliunas, founder and CEO of World’s Biggest Garage Sale
Yasmin Grigaliunas knows her job as a founder is to ‘fail often'. But there's one mistake that sticks out to her the most.
More bank branches to close as Westpac, CBA and NAB to layoff 182 staff combined
The Westpac Group will close 24 branches, CBA will close five and the NAB will close eight banks, the Finance Sector Union says.
Why Australia needs to invest in human skills, not just tech ones
Australia and the world are facing a large and growing skills shortage. While technical skills get the headlines, it’s critical human skills that aren’t being taught.
Do or tie: As Parliament debates professional attire, tailors say corporate Australia has largely moved on
A parliamentary spat over dress standards has drawn attention to changing expectations for workplace attire, particularly the need for a neck tie —and whether it still has a place in the white-collar workplace.
Are your staff quiet quitting? Here’s how to tell, and what you should do
What should leaders watch out for, and what can they do when they spot the signs of a quiet quitter? Two experts weigh in.
A third of Aussie workers would trade a small pay cut for better work-life balance: LinkedIn
LinkedIn's Workplace Confidence Index shows Australian workers are primarily interested in benefits that give them more control of their time, with younger Aussies driving the interest in these areas and in free mental health benefits.
Persuasion versus manipulation: Is your negotiation approach flawed?
When deciding whether you’re being persuasive or manipulative, it’s important to think about your focus or intent.
