Workplace Environment
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The greatest Australian workspaces of 2018
Officeworks | January 6, 2019Discover how eight Australian workspaces are pushing the boundaries in design to attract top talent.
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World Development Report 2019: The Changing Nature of Work
The World Bank | January 2, 2019The World Development Report (WDR) 2019: The Changing Nature of Work studies how the nature of work is changing as a result of advances in technology today.
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5 tips for making a great virtual workplace
Carolin Petterson | December 19, 2018Nowadays, more and more online businesses operate on a principle of a virtual workplace. Even some traditional businesses are starting to employ more and more remote workers.
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How to keep employees motivated during and after the holidays
Jen McKenzie | December 15, 2018Towards the end of every year, the holidays present special challenges to employers. After all, employees can become preoccupied with shopping, reuniting with friends and family members, holiday parties, and special events.
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How to include your remote workers in holiday festivities
Joe Peters | December 10, 2018With remote work on the rise, more and more businesses need to find creative ways to include remote workers in office events.
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Best places to work in 2019: Glassdoor
First 5000 | December 9, 2018Glassdoor, one of the world’s largest job and recruiting sites, has announced the winners of its 11th annual Employees’ Choice Awards, honouring the Best Places to Work in 2019 across North America and parts of Europe.
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How to manage employees’ holiday requests
Joe Peters | December 4, 2018Are the holidays a difficult time for your company? This season can be one of the most challenging when it comes to managing employees.
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In defence of command and control
Adam O’Donnell | November 25, 2018If decision-making is arriving at a plan for what is to be done and control is about making sure it gets done, leadership is about shaping how it’s done.
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3 tech ways to boost your in-house and remote employee engagement
Jen McKenzie | November 22, 2018The problem with traditional “top-down” leadership is that you cannot just “command” employees to do things and expect them to perform optimally.
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NSW Businesses get grants to expand for the NDIS
First 5000 | November 20, 2018Ten NSW businesses have received Business Acceleration Grants as part of the $19 million Disability Sector Scale-Up program.
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Boost your productivity with these proven music tips
Dan Anderson | October 17, 2018Many people like to listen to some music to help them focus on their work, but what are the best ways to use music as a way to improve your efforts, rather than distract you from them?
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Setting up a killer presentation
Lillian Connors | October 16, 2018Just as the finest restaurants know that good food is 50% presentation, so setting up an attractive and functional presentation room is half the battle in winning new sales, contracts or investors. Get the room right, and the rest will follow.
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Standing desks cut sitting time by an hour
First 5000 | October 13, 2018Office workstations that allow employees to mix up sitting and standing during computer work seem to boost job performance, as well as encouraging people to sit less during the work day.
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Work death widow calls for better safety procedures
First 5000 | October 8, 2018Backed by the CFMEU, the widow of a worker killed on the Royal Adelaide Hospital site has called for a new safety commissioner for South Australia and mandatory coronial inquests.
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McGowan Government announces tougher penalties for safety offences
First 5000 | October 7, 2018West Australia’s McGowan Government has announced tougher penalties for workplace safety offences which have come into effect this week.