How to communicate with an overbearing boss
Many people struggle in the workplace due to their sour, ‘stick it to the (wo)man’ attitude. But the best way to communicate effectively with a challenging boss is by being assertive.
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Is your office culture a drag on productivity?
Your office culture can have a huge impact on the success of your business. Here’s how to make your work environment work for you and your business.
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Coffee breaks costing businesses dearly
For many of us, a 10-minute coffee break is an essential part of our daily routine, but research shows that it is costing Aussie businesses over $11.4billion per annum.
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What you need to know about changes to superannuation (part 3)
In the last of our three-part series covering the upcoming superannuation legislation changes, we cover the new MySuper default fund and the new director’s responsibilities.
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What you need to know about changes to super (part 1)
As a business owner, you are probably aware that there are some changes planned to superannuation and the minimum requirements paid to employees. However, do you know exactly what they are, and how they will affect your business?
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Why you need more plants in the office
Personalising your workspace using plants can reduce stress and negativity by up to 60 percent and increase productivity by up to 30 percent.
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How to treat an intern
Interns are often given grunt work and treated poorly by their co-workers and supervisors. Here are a few points on how an intern should be treated.
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5 bad communicators in the workplace
In a recent employee survey of over 500 people, a human resource company found that if employees were the CEO for the day their number one change would be communication in the office.
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4 cost effective ways to reward staff
We regularly ask candidates why they are looking for a new opportunity. It often simply comes down to wanting to work somewhere they feel appreciated.
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The pros and cons of working from home
We’re familiar with the saying ‘a man’s home is his castle’. Now often than not, a man/woman’s home is his/her office. Yahoo CEO, Marissa Mayer is potentially opening the floodgates to employers banning their employees from working at home.
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Will staff stick by you through the good times?
Oprah Winfrey coined the phrase What I know for sure. Well, what I know for sure after working in recruitment for 17+ years, is that employees vote with their feet when economies improve after a rough patch.
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How to make your business run without you
Are you a business owner that has everything in their head? Does your team constantly come to you to ask questions about how something works, what they should do next or where to find something?
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Are you asking the right questions?
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Marketing trends for 2013
What’s going to happen in the small business marketing world in 2013? Here are some key trends to be aware of.
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Making the most of your Australia Day Monday
Having a public holiday so soon after Christmas may feel like a treat but perhaps it could be best spent catching up on those things you keep putting aside. Here are four activities to keep you busy, and on top of things, this public holiday.
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What’s the best way to incentivise staff in tough times?
Here’s some great tips from October on how to keep your staff happy when you don’t have the cash for bonuses or pay rises.
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‘Tis the season for expense reports
SMBs brace yourselves. The receipt race is coming. As the holiday season draws closer and SMBs prepare to shut down over the break, they could find themselves confronted with employees eager to be reimbursed for their expenses they accrued over the year.
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Embedding business learning in the workplace
Sending people on training programs is simple; making sure they apply what they learn to their jobs can be hard. Here’s how to get ahead of the competition and make sure your organisation’s investment in learning and development (L&D) translates into business results.
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The risks we face at Christmas
Among all the fun and celebrations, the festive season brings a number of serious risks of which business owners need to be made aware.
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How to protect your business from workplace safety risk
Risks and hazards exist in all workplaces, and managing them is vital to address the health and safety requirements of your business.
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