Hiring new talent is rarely a quick and simple process. For many, finding the right person takes a lot of time, so employers need to be doing all they can to ensure they have the information they need, throughout the recruitment process, writes Lee Martin Seymour, CEO and Co-Founder at Xref This puts pressure on… Read more »
Australia’s unfolding bushfire crisis is without question this country’s climate wakeup call. If not now – in the face of such widespread loss and devastation, and with no end in sight – when? writes Hilke Fitzsimons, General Manager, ZEISS Australia/New Zealand. Across social media, in cities and in burned-out communities, Australians are pleading with governments… Read more »
Leading workplace safety organisation SAI Global is urging employers to prioritise the wellbeing of their employees, revealing five important benefits of doing so. Rod Beath, workplace safety specialist at SAI Global, says while employers are accustomed to looking at how they can implement changes in the business that prevent physical injuries, they are less confident… Read more »
The personal development industry is booming across the world and in fact, according to a study by the ICF & PWC coaching within this, is the second fastest growth industry worldwide. Demand for coaching in all areas is higher now than ever before, and is a billion dollar industry. Which means, the allure to become… Read more »
It’s a common misconception that diversity and inclusion is an issue exclusive to large organisations that employ huge teams across varied corporate sectors. Big business garners a lot of attention because, from a historical perspective, vast groups of society have been excluded from the workforce. In reality, diversity and inclusion is a societal issue for… Read more »
Amber Wilkinson, founder of Kind is Cool shares the journey that led her to found her business and the role purpose plays in its success. Bullying: so uncool. I’ve been subject to it. But it got a fire started in my belly! I lost faith in kindness about 2 years ago, I believed there was… Read more »
Employers and employees across Australia are in full swing to celebrate a year of hard work with a Christmas party or social function. As well as making sure everyone has a good time, employers and their staff need to be aware of some of the risks that can arise through social interaction outside the usual… Read more »
November 25 is the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. In Australia domestic violence continues to be an issue for many women, so how can employers help those who may be experiencing abuse? Marcela Slepica, Clinical Director AccessEAP offers advice that can assist businesses in developing domestic violence policies to create safe… Read more »
Jessica Osborn says that her highly successful corporate career was stopped in its tracks not by a glass ceiling, but by the lesser-acknowledged ‘maternal wall’. Now, as a business and marketing coach, she’s supporting women to turn the corporate ‘shove’ into a small business leap. It’s taken me over two years to be comfortable talking… Read more »
It’s said that over the course of an adult’s life, they will spend up to 4,821 days working on projects that may not inspire or motivate them as they do not align with their personal values. Increasingly employees are looking for more than just pay and perks, they want purpose. “A sense of purpose can… Read more »
Falling ill or getting injured is a natural part of life. No reasonable employer can expect their employees to never take a day of sick leave. However, the blurred lines that exist around paid personal leave can create significant challenges for businesses. In Australia, the laws around personal or carer’s leave tend to be tipped… Read more »
Did you know absenteeism costs the Australian economy $44 billion per annum? According to a survey by the Australian HR Institute, Australian employees take on average 8.8 unscheduled days off per year. All these sickies are contributing to lost productivity and come at a cost to both your employee’s mental health and the success of… Read more »
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