With the BOM confirming that El Niño is underway, Aussies are planning to make the most of the warmer weather this summer. But what does this mean for holidaymakers and the nation’s tourism and experience industry as we enter peak season? According to David Anderson,
Are you thinking about hiring staff to cover the busy holiday period? Here’s 5 tips to help make your hiring process go smoothly. 1. Understand the steps to hiring an employee There are many steps to consider when hiring employees and it’s important to understand
Small Business Momentum in NSW on the Rise, but Concerns Remain. The results of the Small Business Momentum Survey for August 2023 in NSW show that small businesses are starting to feel more confident about their prospects, but there are still some concerns. Confidence The
Loneliness is a much discussed social issue, but it is rarely considered to be a workplace problem that needs to be managed like other health issues at work. The Social Connection in Australia 2023 report acknowledges loneliness hurts businesses, as it causes employee absenteeism and reduced productivity. However,
Dan Andrews has announced he is quitting, after nearly nine years as premier and three election wins. Andrews’ surprise announcement came early Tuesday afternoon. He said his resignation would take effect at 5pm Wednesday. He told a news conference it was not an easy decision
While the direct disruption of the pandemic on workplace mental health has eased, Australian workplaces are facing new pressures, as new research reveals cost of living is having a direct impact on employee sentiment towards work. More than a third (35 per cent) of surveyed
The results of the 2023 IMD World Talent Ranking (WTR) indicate that the long-lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are playing a determining role in the talent competitiveness landscape. The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) has just released its 2023 World Talent Ranking (WTR) which examines
Grant Thornton launched its 2023 Family Business Survey today on Australia’s National Family Business Day revealing the key challenges and focal areas for Australian Family Businesses. With family businesses accounting for around 70 per cent of all Australian businesses and employing approximately half of the country’s workforce,
While Australian office workers are loving the hybrid workplace, a survey just released by Logitech ANZ has brought to light some flaws. In particular, 60% of Australian office workers now spend at least some of their week working hybrid, yet only 12% of these individuals
Australian employers are taking a confident but cautious approach into the final quarter of 2023 with a net +32% expected to increase headcount during Q4, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey report released today. Of the 1,020 Australian employers surveyed, 45% reported an intention
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