If you continue to think the way you’ve always thought, you’ll continue to get what you’ve always got. – Kevin Trudeau You know the drill by now. The most technically proficient humans tend to be the ones promoted, even though many organisations today talk of hiring for attitude and training for skill. It seems that… Read more »
As allegations of rape and sexual misconduct ricochet around the halls of Parliament, we thought it was time to take a fresh look at the #metoo movement and explore why every business needs a sexual harassment policy and why it can’t simply be about paying lipservice. Soon after sexual misconduct allegations against Hollywood movie producer… Read more »
Building solid foundations is the crucial starting point when it comes to building a house. Your foundations will safely distribute the weight of your new home and prevent the subsoil from spreading, avoiding an unequal settlement of the structure. This could lead to catastrophic structural issues and possible collapse down the line, writes Mark Lebusque.… Read more »
In the past twelve months, business leaders have managed their workforces through closures, downsizings, disruptions, and the shift to remote work. Because of this, maintaining positive company culture, values and engagement has been critical to business resilience through COVID-19, writes Libby Roy, Managing Director of Optus Small and Medium Business. In such a climate, no… Read more »
Team culture is vital when you are trying to bring together a group of people to work towards a common goal. We see this often in team sports, where the underdog that plays ’as one’ beats a team of superstars playing as individuals, each with their own agenda. This principle can be applied to business… Read more »
2020 has revolutionised how people view their workday and environment, with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing important discussions around flexible working options in 2021, writes Brad Krauskopf, Hub Australia Founder & CEO. The Victorian government recently announced that Melbourne’s private and public office sector would return to 75 per cent capacity, and while this was pushed… Read more »
In times of crisis, we look to strong leadership to get us through. 2020 has been nothing short of a disaster for many of us and many businesses have been pushed into unprecedented territories with only words such as adapt and pivot left to buoy them as they weather the storm, writes Amanda Rose. Some… Read more »
2020 turned the world upside down, but the new year is a great time to hit refresh. What can we learn from one of the most challenging years in recent memory to harness for commercial success in 2021? asks Neil Luo VP, Global Head of SME at Airwallex. Partner up A strategic partnership is a… Read more »
No one could have predicted the turbulent events of 2020. This year has both accelerated existing trends and brought new ones to light. Amid such uncertainty, it might be foolish to put my name to any future predictions, writes Phil Chambers, CEO and co-founder of employee success platform Peakon. That said, 2020 has taught organisations… Read more »
Ten years ago, having a purpose-driven business was a “nice to have” – a cherry on the top of your marketing and trading strategy. Consequently, and depressingly, many companies did the bare minimum; at best, slowly reviewing their supply chain and people policies; at worst, green-washing or creating a “woke culture”, writes Joanna Jensen, Founder… Read more »
The ecosystem of technology companies and startups stands out for its intense competition, rapid scaling, and an often cut-throat, growth-at-all costs environment. It is an industry that did relatively well over the pandemic, while many others faced existential threats under the cloud of a global recession. The imposition of remote work and the rapid shift of traditional… Read more »
Nobody could have predicted the shape this year has taken, but we’re finally here – the end of 2020 is in sight. With 2021 just around the corner so many within our small business community are crossing their fingers for a much smoother ride. Dealing with COVID restrictions and their impact on everyday life while… Read more »
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