Country Road strike: Why warehouse workers in Melbourne are taking industrial action
More than 50 workers at Country Road’s distribution centre in Melbourne have begun an indefinite strike, calling for a 4% pay increase in the lead up to Christmas.
Delta lockdown survey reveals what employees are looking for in 2022
A survey of 350 business owners and candidates found 69.7% of respondents found the most recent lockdowns more stressful than in 2020.
A 10-step guide to succession planning
By following this succession planning guide, business owners can prepare well in advance to ensure their own wellbeing and security.
Almost 90% of teams are ‘unhealthy’. Here’s how to nurse yours back to peak condition
We can see where businesses are going wrong, Atlassian work futurist Dom Price tells SmartCompany Plus. Here's what you can do about it.
Flexible working here to stay but alarm bells are ringing as we exit the pandemic
For the first time, flexible working is poised to be the predominant way of working for Australia’s CBD workers once the pandemic is behind us.
Termination email sent to inactive address was not notification of dismissal, says Fair Work Commission
Given the serious nature of matters such as dismissals, employers should, as far as reasonably practicable, communicate such matters in person to ensure there is no confusion.
Post-pandemic work: What to do about your employees’ large leave balances
Annual leave and long-service leave provisions create a liability, and for small to medium-sized business, that liability can be challenging.
“It’s not fine”: 88% of teams are ‘unhealthy’, Atlassian research finds
With The Great Resignation looming, it’s more important than ever to keep team members happy. But 88% are operating in an ‘unhealthy’ environment.
Free mental health coaching is now available for all small businesses in NSW
Small business owners in New South Wales can now access free mental health coaching to help them navigate the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Microsoft’s metaverse play brings immersive VR into the office
Microsoft's vision for its own 'metaverse' includes Mesh for Microsoft Teams, a virtual reality tool for collaboration in the office.
Are you about to lose your best leader to The Great Resignation? Here’s how to prepare
Losing a good leader means losing knowledge, expertise and experience that isn’t easily or quickly replaceable. These four strategies can help you avoid it happening in your organisation.
How to become the leader you wish you worked for in 10 steps
PwC Australia's future of work lead Dr Ben Hamer covers the 10 ways become a better leader, improving your own career and the ones of those around you.