The importance of well-written employee guidelines cannot be overstated. Here's how to make a perfect policies and procedures document.

To newcomers, Aussie working culture can seem like an enigma wrapped in a riddle. Shorts are acceptable, yet lateness is not. We value work-life balance, but we’re actually harder workers than our reputation gives us credit for. According to recent articles published at the Sydney Morning Herald and Business Insider, Australians have a unique set […]

More than ever HR is using data to support their decision-making, from hiring and firing, to identifying and managing workplace issues. In light of that fact, here are 3 fascinating HR numbers to look out for in 2017.   10: words NOT to use on your LinkedIn Profile How do you get hired? Be an […]

There are vastly different schools of thought on the best ways to get ahead at work; put your head down and play the long game, or be yourself and march to the beat of your own drum? In a marketplace overflowing with advice, who has the right answer? It’s a challenge we all face; the […]

Using data analytics in the workplace to measure employee performance is more objective and scientific than human decision-making – and achieves better results, right? But there are signs that conventional wisdom around the use of big data is beginning to be challenged, most recently in a new study conducted by the University of Sydney Business School. […]

Australia Day has become a holiday fraught with tensions; a national-celebration-cum-proving-ground for ‘Australian’ values. This year has proven particularly divisive, as some organisations that have used the holiday as an opportunity to promote a message of inclusion and diversity have been met with opposition – and even threats of violence. As several news stories have revealed, […]

We’ve all been tempted by the post-public holiday sickie… and most likely shrugged off the potential risks. Well if you’re thinking of calling in sick after the break – think again. The company’s bottom line isn’t all you’re hurting; it could potentially damage your standing at work too. Each year, Australia Day brings with it […]

In a digital office 📧 📱, it’s easy to get the wrong impression from your colleague’s hastily-written Slack message 😱. When he said “great job” did he really mean it 👍🏻, or are you detecting a hint of sarcasm 🤔? We all know digital communication can be a minefield 💣 – can emojis help? A growing […]

It’s often the hidden expenses you don’t think about that end up costing you money; watching your pennies etc. Another money funnel at work? Time spent chatting around the water cooler and sharing cat videos with colleagues. AKA: team bonding and forming valuable work friendships. Below, we’ve added up some ways your employees are costing […]

Have you returned from the summer break to an overflowing inbox and a seemingly insurmountable pile of work? It can be tempting to dive back into bad habits with late nights and high intensity days, but experts caution on the harms of burnout. “Work martyrs are drastically changing company culture and leading to a rise in […]