Ever wondered if you’re someone else’s bad boss? I was, and this is what I learnt
Have you ever wondered if you’re someone else’s bad boss? Michelle Gibbings says she learnt the hard way that learning to be an effective leader is a journey that never stops.
Reimagining the ‘law firm’: Why the Law Squared team has dropped hierarchical job titles
Law Squared has dropped hierarchical job titles for its lawyers as it continues on its path of rethinking what a 'law firm' can be.
Pay cuts and reduced hours: What can you ask employees to do during coronavirus, and what happens if they start working for a competitor in the meantime?
If you’ve introduced pay cuts during coronavirus it is important to understand that your employees may need to look elsewhere to top up their salary. Here's where you stand legally.
Remote, but not forgotten: Eight ways to build a brilliant online workspace
Clear expectations, sweet rituals and even a virtual water cooler can bring the benefits of teamwork into the remote workspace, writes Venessa Paech.
How to support the mental health of your people through COVID-19
In order for businesses to survive, let alone thrive, during the coronavirus pandemic, leaders must prioritise mental health, writes Karen Gately.
Four skills of effective leaders in a crisis
Small business owners will inevitably face disasters and challenges while running and leading a small business, so you must be prepared to handle them. These four skills will help.
Being human: Three ways to be a better leader during in a crisis, and protect your bottom line while you’re at it
Business as we know it has changed, but effective leaders understand that organisations are made up of humans. Here's three ways to be more human in your leadership.
Flexible work helps close the gender gap — and gives small business the edge
Small and medium businesses are best placed to crack the flexible working code and harness more pools of great talent.
How to make your staff feel valued, whether they work four or 40 hours a week
Australian employers too often think about workplace culture only in relation to full-time employees. It's time to consider shift workers as well.
Age is no barrier: Why Australian businesses need to give older workers a fair go
Australian businesses must tackle ageism and prepare for the talent shortage that will come as our population ages.
How to push on when your all-star employee resigns
Your favourite employee, the one who keeps the place running, has just walked into your office with a resignation letter. Here's what you need to do.
What do Canva, Salesforce and a Queensland dentist have in common? Australia’s best places to work revealed
A dentist has been named among technology giants like Atlassian, Canva and Salesforce as one of the best places to work in Australia for 2019.