Workplace Environment
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Expert office interior design tips for midsize companies
Maryn Mcdonnell | December 2, 2019From influencing a company’s image to boosting employee performance and productivity, the benefits of office design cannot be disregarded.
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The new technology that solves Silicosis epidemic
First 5000 | November 25, 2019An Australian-invented revolutionary technology could prevent the lives that are lost each year from silicosis.
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5 reasons why you need an office coffee machine in 2020
First 5000 | November 18, 2019Looking for ways to cut costs, increase productivity and be more sustainable in 2020? According to JURA Australia, an office coffee machine might just be the simple solution for Australian workplaces.
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Tips to design workplaces for maximum productivity
Maryn Mcdonnell | November 18, 2019How do you define workplace productivity? Many businesses measure productivity in terms of efficiency. Employees can be efficient, but they also hit a productive wall. If the work environment does not keep them happy, they lose motivation, and the results can be devastating for the company.
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Merck signals future direction with unveiling of new Sydney office
First 5000 | November 13, 2019Merck, a leading science and technology company, has unveiled its new Sydney office which brings together – for the first time in one location – more than 120 Sydney employees from the company’s Healthcare and Life Science divisions.
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Workplace uniforms – what’s changed and what you need to do to stay on trend
Pamela Jabbour | September 18, 2019Businesses are ever changing and evolving, striving to consistently be ahead of the times. With the need to stay current and on trend, uniforms can be a simple and cost-effective way to project company brand evolution.
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Leadership lessons: five critical success factors for distributed teams
Nina Fountain | September 13, 2019Leaders today are watching the proliferation of distributed teams. But how do you make them work? Nina Fountain of Transformed Teams uncovers five critical success factors.
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Dispersed doesn’t have to mean disconnected
Nina Fountain | September 3, 2019We can no longer dismiss the fact that more and more people are working from home, and the reasons need no explanation. However, even though remote employees report being happier at work and feel more valued, it doesn’t mean you should leave them out in the cold.
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Compulsory registration of engineers to increase safety standards
First 5000 | August 28, 2019Engineers Australia has welcomed the passage of the Professional Engineers Registration Bill 2019 through the Victorian Parliament, saying it will result in higher levels of community safety.
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5 high-risk jobs that actually pay well
Carolin Petterson | August 28, 2019While being a soldier in the peacekeeping corps, working on a construction site on a high altitude, and being a coal miner are all quite dangerous professions, they aren’t really regarded as well-paid jobs.
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Important things you need to know when dealing with a workplace accident
Carolin Petterson | August 26, 2019Workplace accidents are something most business owners don’t give a lot of attention to until it actually occurs at their business.
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How to create a culture that keeps employees happy
David Sharrock | August 20, 2019A drycleaner in regional Victoria was prosecuted in court for denigrating, humiliating and verbally abusing his employees. The better way for any business is, most definitely, to nurture a vibrant workplace culture.
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Why your workspace is vital for productivity
Nina Fountain | August 6, 2019We spend so much time at work; we should make it enjoyable. The work environment affects our state of mind and really plays a significant role in our psychological well-being, creativity and ultimately, our productivity.
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10 steps to a cleaner office
Oliver Byrne | August 2, 2019Cultivating a cleaner workplace doesn’t just improve health and safety, it can boost your productivity too. If you want to streamline your workspace and maintain an industrious and efficient office, try these top tips today.
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Co-working, an inspiration for effective workspaces
Nina Fountain | July 26, 2019There’s a correlation between personal interactions, performance, and innovation and in Silicon Valley Facebook, Yahoo and Google have designed workspaces to maximise chance encounters. Creative ideas aren’t going to happen behind a computer, but how can businesses create spaces that spark collaboration, and fuel innovation?