Employment Hero: Bureau of Meteorology dismissal should not cloud remote work discussions
Mutual trust and tight safety precautions are vital when allowing employees to work overseas, Employment Hero co-founder Ben Thompson says, after the high-profile dismissal of a Bureau of Meteorology scientist who worked from the United States.
The secret to growing your business is… using the correct tense
When it comes to optimising reviews of your business, does it make a difference whether your customer said they ‘loved’ your product, or they ‘love’ your product?
Why time and attendance software won’t drive staff away
There is a perception that employees are resistant to time and attendance solutions, but that comes from a lack of understanding and communication about both the business and employee benefits of this software.
Australia consistently undervalues ‘soft skills’ in the workplace. The Jobs Summit can change this
This week's jobs summit is a chance to increase the emphasis on skills that are harder to mark but are still extremely important.
How Carlotta + Gee’s co-founders grew its annual turnover 350% while working on opposite sides of the world
Working on the opposite side of the world to your co-founder isn't ideal, but Georgie Cavanagh and Carlotta Casals found success.
The secret to creating cut-through comms people will actually read
Big corporations have a huge budget to spend on communicating with their customers and staff. In this article, Joshua Ephraums, client executive at Whispir, explains how those on a small business budget can compete.
Does your business need a head of remote? Here’s what they do, and what to look for
We’ve reached a point where the ability for an organisation to thrive remotely is too important to leave to chance. Every remote organisation must appoint one person whose role is to chart a path forward.
Expectations, behaviours and feedback: Five culture blockers you need to know
Why do some managers struggle to create the culture they want and instead tolerate the culture they have? Let’s take a look at five key culture blockers.
Are your staff ignoring you? Here’s how to fix it
The reality is that when staff tell you they’re not feeling informed by your communications, it's usually a problem of perception.
Five ways to communicate well and build trust with your employees following COVID-19
Julie Hyde shares how leaders can adopt a new style of communication that is interchangeable depending on the situation of the moment.
Five COVID-19-fuelled communication trends that must stop in 2021
Last year, we adapted to the times, and while some of these changes will be fruitful, it pays to review our new communication methods.
How to successfully market your business after you pivot your operations during COVID-19
So, you’ve changed up your business model. But how do you market a business pivot to your customers while attracting new customers?