Is the future of work…less work?
How would you like to leave work at 3pm instead at 5pm and still be paid the same amount? Believe it or not, we’re closer to that dream than you may think. One of the ideas which has been gaining...
View ArticleHere’s the best way to keep your employees from leaving
A recent survey by global HR thinktank Reventure found that around half of those surveyed were looking for a new job in the next year. And as the millennial generation starts to become the bulk of the...
View ArticleBusting the myths about changing your culture
Changing the culture of a business is one of the hardest things to do – and buying into myths about the process can make it so much tougher. As a concept, ‘culture’ can be held up as the foundation of...
View ArticleWhy we celebrate Diwali in the workplace (and why you should too!)
Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, has been a fixture on the MYOB calendar for a decade and it’s only growing in popularity. Signifying the victory of light over darkness, the event traditionally...
View ArticleHow to find (and keep) a great apprentice
Did you know that almost half of all apprentices don’t finish their apprenticeship? The Pulse spoke to Ron Wright, who’s taught at TAFE NSW and helped run the skills exchange program at Barangaroo –...
View Article4 tips to deal with ‘sick’ staff after race day
The post Melbourne Cup “sickie” is a fine Australian tradition as old as the grand race itself, but how do you deal with it if you’ve got a business to run and fewer people to run it with? This week...
View ArticleTop 5 feedback failures and how to fix them
For most people, giving negative feedback is the last thing they want to do – but if you do it badly it causes pain on both sides. The point of giving negative feedback is to create a change in...
View Article5 reasons why employers should embrace flexible working
Flexible working arrangements are so hot right now. But while the benefits are usually only seen through the employee’s eyes, there may be an even bigger benefit to the employer. Some of the reasons...
View ArticleMake sure your job ads cut through the noise in 2018
What can you say in six seconds? Not much. Yet, that’s how long how jobseekers spend scanning a job ad. In the war for talent, can you afford to have your job ad look and feel like everybody else’s?...
View ArticleWhy coffee is the key to honest feedback
A great coffee machine can lead to a workplace where employees are energised and potential problems are flagged before they become issues – and it’s got nothing to do with caffeine. While Australian...
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