Put an end to competition from within
Unfortunately for some businesses, competition can also come from within, as employees behave as if they belong to another team. What’s a manager meant to do with these individuals?
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Three essential qualities of high performing teams
Are there any lessons and experiences taught by sports teams that can be applied to a business situation? Maria Pantalone says yes.
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Using an employee benefits program to attract and retain staff
Attracting and retaining staff is vital to a business’ success and a comprehensive employee benefits program plays an important role in achieving this. But is it better to manage this in-house, or outsource it?
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What you need to know about the new Work Health and Safety Act
The NSW Government implemented a number of regulations governing workplace health and safety (WHS) just before Christmas, and legal experts are warning SMBs to pay better attention to the legislation and how it impacts their workplace and workers.
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Need help? Ten benefits of hiring a virtual assistant
The virtual assistant (VA) sector is one of the fastest-growing ‘work from home’ industries in the world, as the promise of flexibility drives administrative professionals to set up these home run businesses. Here’s 10 benefits of hiring a VA to help run your business.
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Take a hike! Businesses benefit from employee holiday taking
With local employees hoarding some 129 million days of annual leave, SMBs are being urged to address challenges posed by stockpiled leave or lose out on the benefits holiday taking can have on businesses.
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SMB owners, know your limits
If you can’t drink your colleagues under the table, don’t attempt to. If you can’t function on less than 8 hours sleep, don’t try. Lady Danielle Di-Masi looks at understanding your weaknesses to stay ahead of the game.
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Hangovers costing local business $5.6 billion every year
The 183 million litres of alcohol consumed in Australia each year isn’t just giving employees a headache, it’s also costing local businesses $5.6 billion in lost productivity, and this year’s Australia Day celebrations look set to deliver their fair share of hung over employees.
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Seven strategies to beat the back to work blues
Returning to work after the Christmas break can lead to feelings of stress, depression and some may even be completely overwhelmed by the return to their work routine. This doesn’t have to be the case though, as there are a few simple ways to rid yourself of the back to work blues.
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Finding the best staff for your business
Here’s what employers need to know about attracting and retaining the best people in the 2012 job market.
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