Keep It Cleaner: How Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw built a business with community at its core
Being in business with your best friend might sound like a recipe for trouble. But for Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, their strong bond has allowed them to build Keep It Cleaner, with community at the heart of it all.
Be like Bezos: Why leaders should be data-informed, not data-driven
In this extract from her book, I'm Not A Numbers Person, Dr Selena Fisk covers why it's more important for leaders to be data-informed, rather than data-driven.
Queensland looks to bring more First Nations SMEs into NDIS market through business development program
The Queensland government is encouraging Indigenous sole traders, businesses and organisations to sign up to a statewide seminar series about becoming a provider for the NDIS.
Fair Work Commission to roll out new wage and entitlements data API for employers
The Fair Work Commission is creating an interface for wage and entitlements data that it says could save businesses time and reduce the margin for error when paying employees.
Albanese has grand plans for industrial relations reform, but he needs to build a new consensus
Fostering the co-operation needed to deliver inclusive growth will require overcoming a history of bad habits and soured relationships at the enterprise, industry and national levels.
The problem with D&I initiatives? They’re often not diverse or inclusive
Many organisations are still clinging to an out of date, top-down approach to diversity and inclusion. Here's what needs to change.
The best way to achieve great scale according to Quad Lock co-founder Rob Ward? Step aside
Quad Lock celebrates 10 years in business and, coinciding with this milestone, one co-founder has relinquished his role as chief executive to hand it over to a newcomer.
Social class significantly affects how we are treated at work. It’s time to talk openly about it
Australia is far from a 'classless society'. It's time to get realistic about how social class is leaving people behind, writes Lisa Annese.
NSW grant program offering $5000 to eligible women looking to return to the workforce
The New South Wales government is set to improve and continue its Return to Work program with additional funding of $32 million.
Australian businesses suffering through second-worst skills crisis in developed world, OECD says
Australian businesses are languishing through the second-most severe labour shortage in the developed world, as nearly 3% of all jobs in Australia remained empty in the March quarter.
Why former Twitter exec Aliza Knox says we need to retire the term ‘work-life balance’
The phrase 'work-life balance' might sound admirable, but it perpetuates an unhealthy mindset.
Don’t Quit Your Day Job: The perspective required to thrive in your workplace
Former Twitter exec Aliza Knox shares her advice in her book, Don't Quit Your Day Job: The 6 mindshifts you need to rise and thrive at work.
