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Take your informal board to the next level
6:00AM | Wednesday, 27 June 2012 | TaskmasterYou probably have some sort of informal board of directors – made up of mentors, trusted friends and family members and colleagues. Time to take it to the next level.
Five things you may not know about the Fair Work Act
6:55PM | Tuesday, 26 June 2012 | Oliver MilmanThree years after the introduction of Fair Work, it remains a mystery to 90% of businesses. If you’re still not sure of your obligations, here are five key points you must be aware of. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
One in four SME bosses threatened by employee legal action: Survey
6:00AM | Monday, 25 June 2012 | Michelle HammondThe Fair Work Act has again come under fire after a survey revealed more than 25% of small business managers have been threatened with legal action by a disgruntled employee.
Downsize your goals
6:12PM | Thursday, 21 June 2012 | TaskmasterPresenting employees with big annual targets can intimidate them. But is there a better option?
How an angry resignation letter sparked a landmark defamation case
6:27PM | Monday, 18 June 2012 | Michelle HammondEmployers have been urged to regularly audit their workplace culture to avoid legal battles, after a woman was ordered to pay her former boss damages after circulating a scathing email.
ACCI calls on employers to consider mature-age workers
6:43PM | Friday, 15 June 2012 | Michelle HammondThe Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched a campaign for mature-wage workers alongside Business SA, as statistics show older workers are increasingly overlooked.
Get some great customers testimonials
6:00AM | Friday, 15 June 2012 | TaskmasterI’ve always found it strange that some entrepreneurs are awkward about asking their customers for testimonials.
Online retailers struggle to find skilled eCommerce staff: Report
6:18PM | Friday, 1 June 2012 | Michelle HammondAustralian retailers are keen to invest in their digital and online strategies, new findings show, but are struggling to find experienced, senior operation staff who fully understand eCommerce.
Research your rivals at lunch
5:00AM | Thursday, 31 May 2012 | TaskmasterThe long lunch with an important customer is one of my favourite business weapons. Not only is it a perfect way to get out of the office, it’s also a great way to get some real market intelligence.
Start thinking about performance reviews
5:00AM | Wednesday, 30 May 2012 | TaskmasterInstead of thinking of performance reviews as a chore, think of it as the time to have a big-picture chat about an employee’s career.
Small firms beat larger rivals in work-life balance health: Report
5:31AM | Friday, 25 May 2012 | Michelle HammondSmall businesses are more likely to have a healthy work-life balance than their larger counterparts, but 60% of employees are still working harder and longer hours than two years ago.
Five top tips to create a gay-friendly workplace
5:30PM | Tuesday, 22 May 2012 | Michelle HammondSmall business owners are being urged to ensure their workplace is inclusive of gay and lesbian employees, after large companies dominated a list of the most gay-friendly organisations.
Australian business leaders lag behind global counterparts: Report
5:19PM | Thursday, 3 May 2012 | Michelle HammondA new report reveals more than 40% of Australian workers never consider their leader to be effective, compared to 34% of global respondents.
Less than a quarter of ICT workers are female: ABS
5:45PM | Tuesday, 1 May 2012 | Michelle HammondAlarming new statistics show that less than 25% of workers in Australia’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry are female.
Praise a staff member
5:00AM | Tuesday, 1 May 2012 | TaskmasterTime to try using one of the smartest (and cheapest) management tools going around – praise.
AngelCube takes tough love approach with 2012 incubator class
4:00AM | Friday, 27 April 2012 | Michelle HammondMelbourne-based incubator AngelCube has announced the eight start-ups that have joined its 2012 program, all of which are now being put under the microscope by “tough love” mentors.
Five top tips for hiring an older worker
4:56PM | Monday, 23 April 2012 | Oliver MilmanThere are many reasons to hire an older worker, from government incentives to the industry experience they bring. Here are five top tips to help you manage the process. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
Bash out a project in an afternoon
4:16PM | Thursday, 19 April 2012 | TaskmasterIf your staff watch the clock on Friday afternoons, it might be time to challenge them with an unusual task.
Is Australia’s tech start-up scene a self-satisfied boys’ club?
4:10PM | Wednesday, 18 April 2012 | Oliver Milman and Michelle HammondThe York Butter Factory's sexist tweet begs the question: just how male-centric is the tech sector? The answer may surprise you. BY OLIVER MILMAN AND MICHELLE HAMMOND.
Employers to be offered $1,000 bonus for hiring older workers
4:50PM | Wednesday, 18 April 2012 | Michelle HammondStart-ups are being urged to consider older workers as a viable talent pool, after the Federal Government announced it will offer a $1,000 bonus to employers who hire a worker aged 50 or over.
