Workplace Environment
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Big business adopting small business mentality to cut costs
Chris Butt | May 26, 2023Office scalability and flexibility is now the core focus of many businesses wanting to achieve efficiencies, grow sales and increase profitability, according to Chris Butt, cofounder and global CEO of the Figari Group.
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Top 5 reasons employees are quitting in 2023
First 5000 | May 24, 2023When asked why employees recently quit or are considering quitting, 46% indicated it was due to a lack of career opportunities, up a staggering 29% from 2022, according to people2people Recruitment’s 2023 Annual Salary and Employment Report.
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Why antiracism needs to be part of DEI in the workplace
Gloria Tabi | April 24, 2023Antiracism agendas seem to be left out completely in DEI agendas in Australia and around the world in favour of broad, superficial, and unhelpful initiatives, Gloria Tabi explains why it shouldn’t be left out.
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Hybrid vs office worker: who’s more likely to score the promotion?
First 5000 | April 12, 2023Workplace consultancy firm Future X Collective has identified five key employee archetypes through their extensive client engagement over the last three years, that have emerged in 2023 and what they mean for companies and employees.
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The reteamification issue hitting workplaces all over the country
First 5000 | March 24, 2023Workplaces are being hit with a new kind of issue that is decimating businesses faster than the impact of COVID, according to Christina Foxwell, a leading life and business coach and prominent self-help author, it is called ‘reteam-itis’.
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Back into the office: Does ergonomic furniture really work?
Jenny Folley | September 29, 2022As more and more Australians return to offices across the country, it is important to understand the benefits of ergonomics and its role in ensuring offices are safe, comfortable and productive working environments, Jenny Folley, CEO of @WORKSPACES explains.
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Put the kettle on for workplace ‘safetea’ this October
First 5000 | September 12, 2022This October is National Safe Work Month and across Australia businesses are uniting to raise awareness for building a safe and health workplace.
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Mid-Sized office ideas to spice up your business
Maryn Mcdonnell | August 2, 2022Small changes to an office space can go a long way toward improving workflow and boosting morale among employees, according to Maryn Mcdonnell.
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Top 7 Scheduling Tips for Managers
Carolin Petterson | November 29, 2021Scheduling shifts can be areal pain sometimes. There are a few things to consider when planning your shifts in advance, like your business needs, your employees’ preferences, and skills, and also you need a back-up plan in case of emergency. Continue reading for more information. Know your business’s needs There are various things that have […]
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The 6 considerations to make hybrid work, work
Collin D Ellis | September 7, 2021Post-pandemic, one thing is certain, the barriers to an environment where employees can mix home and office working, have now been removed and most organisations need to consider implementing a hybrid work approach, culture change expert, Collin D Ellis explains.
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6 Easy Tips for a Productive and Cozy Home Office
Amelia Atkins | June 30, 2021The past year and a half were hectic with many of us being forced to create a makeshift home office to work out of. No matter if you like this remote work arrangement or not, the reality is that many working people are considering creating more permanent and stylish home office solutions. If you’re one […]
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Team approach to workplace bullying vital
Michael Plowright | June 23, 2021Businesses facing workplace bullying issues should take a team approach because solutions are not binary as bullying behaviours impact the entire organisation and all staff in some way, according to Michael Plowright, director of Working Well Together.
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5 important office trends that will redefine the modern workplace
Derek Lotts | May 24, 2021Each year brings about new changes, along with new office trends that are slowly reshaping the corporate world. However, due to the novel pandemic we have recently experienced, our lives have been impacted in quite unexpected ways. Derek Lotts explains.
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Three ways a modern workplace can help overcome the issues of a dispersed workforce
First 5000 | February 13, 2020As organisations grow, they can often tend to spread out, with employees dotted around the country and even around the world. This can make it hard to accommodate employees’ needs and unique workstyles, as well as make everyone feel like part of the same team.
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Work and Travel: 5 tips to become a successful digital nomad
Derek Lotts | January 21, 2020Becoming a digital nomad is more feasible and easier than it has ever been, but that doesn’t mean that you can just up and leave without taking care of a few key things first, Derek Lotts explains.