The talent war has turned to drought: Three steps to ensure your business survives
Deep into the pandemic and with our borders still closed, companies are being forced to develop existing staff or look to pools of untapped talent to meet their growth needs.
Why First Nations Foundation CEO Phil Usher embraces leading from behind
Leading from behind contributed to the First Nations Foundation being awarded the 2020 Indigenous Business of the Year, writes Usher.
Automation will change how we work, but people will remain essential
The view that automation will result in job losses is skewed by a number of factors and grossly understates what humans bring to their work.
Leading your people out of the pandemic: Three conversations you need to be having now
Having the right conversations, at the right time, will set your business and your people up for success as we enter this new phase of work.
JobMaker scheme meets just 1% of 450,000 new jobs target
The $4 billion JobMaker hiring credit was designed to employ job seekers between 16 and 35 years old between early October 2020 and Wednesday last week.
How young executives are changing boardrooms amid a skills shortage
Aspiring young executives are getting their shot far earlier than ever before, and not only within the ranks of the micro to small cap businesses on the ASX.
How to keep workers safe from COVID-19 beyond just following public health orders
Vaccination alone won’t guarantee a COVID-safe workplace and even double-vaccinated people can be infected.
Brain drain: 60% of Australian knowledge workers looking for new roles within the next year
Australian businesses are facing a brain drain, with 60% of knowledge workers saying they are open to looking for new work within the next year.
‘Buddyships’: How teaming up your older worker with a new grad makes your business stronger
'Buddyships' are a mutual exchange of information where the right older and younger employee leverage each other’s unique skill sets, attributes and personalities.
Aussie businesses are scrapping their offices for good: Here’s how to manage the shift
Aussie businesses are giving up their office premises for good. It may mean reduced rent bills, but there are other things to consider.
The Great Resignation is coming, but is Australia ready?
A wave of resignations is predicted to hit Australia in March 2022 as employees look to take stock of their lives in the wake of the pandemic.
WFH is here to stay: Here’s how leaders can maintain employee wellbeing and productivity
The following checklist can help employers establish a WFH policy that maximises both performance and wellbeing individually and collectively.