Workplace Environment
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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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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.
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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.