In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, a robust online presence is not optional for businesses; it’s a necessity. With most consumers turning to the internet to discover products and services, ensuring your business is easily discoverable online is paramount. Google Business Profile (GBP), formerly known as
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has reached the milestone of helping 40,000 small businesses seeking assistance with a dispute. Ombudsman Bruce Billson said this was a significant moment for the agency. “Our mission is to make Australia the best place to start,
Recent high-profile cyber attacks in Australia have involved major companies, government utilities, and critical infrastructure. Cybercriminals constantly employ new technologies to help them exploit network and system vulnerabilities, taking advantage of the shortage of cybersecurity professionals and inefficient IT practices. Often these attacks are used to extort payments
Burnout is a pressing issue in Australia, costing the economy $14 billion annually and affecting the well-being of thousands of individuals. Recent research reveals that 89% of workers have experienced burnout within the past year. As women, particularly mothers, we often prioritise others over ourselves,
Organisations continue to struggle with creating an inclusive hybrid meeting environment despite the availability of hardware and software. The slow adoption of necessary cultural shifts hinders the achievement of true equity in meeting experiences, leading to common challenges such as frequent agenda-less video meetings and
Today, people2people Recruitment shares their latest poll revealing that one in three Australian employers have cut employee perks in the last six months. The perk-cession is fast becoming a global trend, and Australia appears to be adopting this trend alongside New Zealand, who only recorded one in
As global and local economies experience a downturn, a lot of businesses are exploring ways to cut costs. However, it’s hard for a business to tighten its budget when it needs skilled staff to help keep operations ticking along. From the new wait staff at the
Imagine a mid-sized manufacturing firm facing operational challenges caused by disjointed systems. Its HR team relies on HR management software (HRMS) to streamline workforce operations. Meanwhile, the firm has implemented an identity management software system to promote secure access to organisational data. However, these separate systems
Much is written and discussed about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in large corporate entities, but did you know that creating a sense of belonging, psychological safety and inclusion in a small business or startup can also lead to greater productivity, creativity, and
Diversity and inclusion are no longer optional for businesses. To create a healthy work environment and comply with a variety of laws and policies, organisations must prioritise and actively promote diversity and inclusivity. A 2019 study conducted by McKinsey & Company revealed that highly diverse companies are more likely
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