The term employee engagement sounds like one of those HR buzz words which fade in and out of popularity over time. However, the concept behind it is not a new one, and the impact a disengaged employee can have... read more
Why do we hurt the ones we love? That age-old question never rings more true than when working with relatives. About 70% of Australian businesses are family affairs and employ half the private workforce, but the failure rates are... read more
Getting work done through others is the fastest way to increase productivity. However, many struggle with the ‘how’. One of the biggest complaints you’ll probably hear when people talk about their staff is ‘it’s quicker to do it myself’.... read more
Do you have an appointed media spokesperson? An important part of every business’ public relations strategy is to assign a media spokesperson. This person should feel comfortable speaking in front of the media and be able to build your... read more
Click here to download this episode. Welcome to the herBusiness program, where we interview inspiring businesswomen and entrepreneurs. In this episode, we speak to Alison Hill, co-author of Dealing with the Tough Stuff: How to Achieve Results from... read more
I used to cringe when people would refer to me as a “connector.” To me, that meant I was someone who networks 24/7, is obsessed with meeting famous people, and amasses a huge Rolodex for my own purposes, and... read more
“What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not do.” – Aristotle The boundaries concept can be difficult to grasp at first. You can’t see them, most of the time they are unspoken and... read more
Getting work done through others is the fastest way to increase productivity. However, many struggle with the ‘how’. One of the biggest complaints you’ll probably hear when people talk about their staff is ‘it’s quicker to do it myself’.... read more
Do you have an appointed media spokesperson? An important part of every business’ public relations strategy is to assign a media spokesperson. This person should feel comfortable speaking in front of the media and be able to build your... read more
I was doing a presentation recently and an artist asked me how to work from home and be productive. Her challenge was being constantly distracted by all of the other ‘stuff’ that needs taking care of. I saw she... read more
With the advent of social recruiting, the rules for job applicants have changed – social media knowledge is the new must-have skill for savvy job hunters to build their online brand. It’s no longer enough to rely on a targeted résumé... read more
Welcome to the HerBusiness program, where we interview inspiring businesswomen and entrepreneurs. In this episode, we speak to Holly Kramer, Group General Manager of The Workwear Group. In this interview, Holly explains: the four trends of a changing workplace... read more
