Workplace Environment
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Remote workers driving business: the future of work
Zack Halliwell | June 28, 2019Remote work is certainly on the rise, and although working away from a corporate office has been a possibility for years, it is now becoming more mainstream.
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New Zealand’s older workforce should inspire Australia
First 5000 | June 26, 2019There’s a lot we can learn from the Kiwis about how we keep our older employees in the workforce, according to an Edith Cowan University (ECU) workplace expert.
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How to keep your employees happy with (affordable) unique perks
Andrej Kovacevic | June 24, 2019Employee turnover is a concern for all companies both financially, culturally, and logistically. The impact, however, is magnified for small and medium businesses.
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Enabling activity-based working
Nina Fountain | June 21, 2019Activity-Based Working (ABW) or agile working is a transformational business strategy but if it isn’t managed with people in mind first and foremost, there is a risk that the benefits of ABW won’t be realised.
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The truth about dirty offices and your unhygienic colleagues
First 5000 | June 20, 2019Hot desking, eating lunch at your desk rather than taking a lunch break and failure to wash hands are contributing to unhygienic workplaces according to a recent survey.
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How to improve your workspace energy for better productivity
Alexis Walker | May 29, 2019Improving your workplace energy isn’t always an easy task. Still, it’s necessary if you want to reach the high of your productivity.
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Digital divide splits the office, puts companies at risk
First 5000 | May 29, 2019The Forum Group Workplace Digital Outlook has found 67 per cent of Australian employees report they must be onsite to have complete access to software and systems necessary to do their jobs or are limited by what can be accessed when working from anywhere.
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Tips for managing a remote team
Carolin Petterson | May 28, 2019There are so many benefits to managing a remote team, ranging from access to global talent, all the way to reduced costs of running a team.
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Try a Biophilic office design and reap the benefits
Liam Smith | April 23, 2019Being cooped up in the building all day does nothing for one’s mental or physical health. To help their employees, offices are looking into a brand new design.
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Wallet-friendly ideas for a sweet office renovation
Lillian Connors | February 28, 2019Rather than moving office, many small and medium businesses solve space, comfort, and productivity issues by effective renovation.
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How to optimise thermal comfort in an office space
Lillian Connors | February 16, 2019Being stuck in an office for hours and hours every single day is hard, but being stuck in an office with poor thermal control is even harder
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6 essential spaces every business office should have
Robert Clayton | February 13, 2019Just like our needs change, our offices change as well. Boring, grey cubicles are a thing of the past, and nowadays, people want to feel comfortable while working.
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Tips for a successful office renovation
Liam Smith | January 22, 2019There’s no better way to energize staff and management than giving your office a fresh new look. An energized workforce equals an energized business.
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Stay safe working in the heat
First 5000 | January 19, 2019Business owners are reminded to prepare their outdoor workers for extreme heat and protect against sun exposure.
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How to plan the optimal office space for your SME
Lillian Connors | January 17, 2019Once your business grows too big for a singular office with few work desks, the time has finally come to “update” your work surroundings.