Long before the pandemic unalterably changed the way we work, employee wellness was becoming a buzzword of business. With the COVID-19 crisis pushing millions to work from home, wellness has been somewhat taken out of the hands of business owners. Yet supporting staff to deliver their best during the crisis is essential to business success.… Read more »
1000s of unemployed Australians with mental health conditions or physical and learning disabilities will be able to access specialised coaching to help them gain employment. The service is a joint project between leading Disability Employment Services (DES) provider, atWork Australia and Monash University. It was developed following reports that over 600,000 Australians have applied for… Read more »
Being a small business owner what could possibly be more important than cash coming out of COVID-19 you’re probably wondering? It’s not closely monitoring your expenses either or putting in place a plan if another crisis is to strike. It’s you, writes Luke McLeod founder of livestream meditation platform Soul Alive. Yes, you. You and… Read more »
Discover how a mother-son duo leveraged the health benefits of an obscure natural oil to create a booming business with 200%+ year on year sales growth. Hayden and Michelle Brass knew they were on to a good thing when they were first exposed to kunzea oil 10 years ago. Michelle said it was while they… Read more »
Australian workplaces are failing to prioritise their employees’ health and wellbeing according to data from leading workplace safety organisation SAI Global. SAI Global reports half of Aussie workers have admitted bosses fail to send sick employees home, 2 in 5 have said work overload and stress is rife, and 1 in 3 suggest inadequate training… 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 »
Every 5th person will experience a mental health issue in 2020. With stress and mental disorders on the rise, it’s crucial to craft a resilient vision to carry you through the highs and lows of 2020. Whether you’re a business owner or employee, these key actions could help develop resilience in order to thrive over… Read more »
As technology continues to disrupt workplaces and industries, understanding and keeping abreast of the latest tech trends will be key to keeping staff motivated while giving your business the jump on the competition. So, what are the tech trends to watch out for in 2020? From Ai to machine learning, the rise of 5G and… Read more »
According to the experts how you begin your morning has the greatest impact on the success of the rest of your day. In this series we asked our soloist community what rituals they use to kickstart their systems before getting on with work for the day. Copywriter and author Kate Toon gives us the lowdown… Read more »
There are suspiciously healthy vibes coming off the corporate world these days when it comes to work-life balance. In the past seven days, I have read about Versa an advertising agency that tripled its profits after mandating a 4-day working week across their business. And how Ernst and Young are giving staff 12 weeks of ‘life… Read more »
Running a small business is a 24/7 commitment for the nation’s business owners according to research by online lender, OnDeck.
As part of Mindful in May, high-performance expert Edwina Griffin reveals the benefits of mindfulness and why the high-fliers are doing it. There’s a reason many of the world’s biggest corporations and start-ups such as Google, Apple, Goldman Sachs and Nike practise mindfulness. Research shows that mindfulness in the workplace reduces stress, makes people better leaders, aids concentration and enables greater… Read more »
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