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Male workers suffering from workplace inflexibility: Report
8:45PM | Tuesday, 28 August 2012 | Michelle HammondA lack of workplace flexibility could prompt more men to start their own business, after a report revealed 18% of men have considered leaving their job because of inflexible arrangements.
Give an employee ownership of their idea
8:00AM | Tuesday, 28 August 2012 | TaskmasterIt’s the phrase that should be music to the ears of even the toughest taskmaster: “Boss, I’ve got a great idea for...”
Government backs leadership program for small business
8:17PM | Monday, 27 August 2012 | Cara WatersA leadership program for SME owners has received a funding boost from the Federal Government.
How do I sort out a dispute that’s gotten hand of hand between two of my employees?
8:59PM | Monday, 27 August 2012 | Martin NallyThe moment you employ staff, you are obliged to manage them. After all, the behaviour you accept is the behaviour you approve.
Find a way to make your workplace more inviting
8:55PM | Wednesday, 24 August 2011 | TaskmasterHere are some quick things you could do to improve the feel of your workplace.
Study the Inc. 5000
8:15PM | Thursday, 23 August 2012 | TaskmasterEveryone at Taskmaster Enterprises has been busy sticking up posters of Oleg Firer. There are no picture frames left in Taskmaster Towers that don’t have a photo of the Russian entrepreneur. Here’s why.
Australian workers pessimistic as they wait for economic storm to hit: Report
8:14PM | Thursday, 23 August 2012 | Michelle HammondAustralian employees are more pessimistic about job security and financial wellbeing than those in recession-hit countries because they fear the worst is yet to come, a new report reveals.
Put your watch forward five minutes
8:55PM | Wednesday, 22 August 2012 | TaskmasterEarlier today, I made sure that every single clock in Taskmaster Towers was running at least five minutes fast. Around here, no one ever gets in trouble for being overdressed and no one ever gets in trouble for being early.
Money, money, money is not all that employees want, survey finds
8:41PM | Wednesday, 22 August 2012 | Patrick StaffordA new survey has some surprising results for those who think staff are only ever after one thing - money.
Franchising expert highlights pros and cons of training academies
8:57PM | Tuesday, 21 August 2012 | Michelle HammondAn expert says training academies can be an ideal way to educate franchisees without damaging the reputation of the brand, after Retail Food Group revealed details about its training academy.
Australian economy could miss out on $90 billion if productivity not addressed, report warns
8:37PM | Thursday, 16 August 2012 | Patrick StaffordThe end of the mining boom might bring a rude shock to an Australian economy showing signs of productivity slowdown.
Xenophon proposes bill to exempt small businesses from paying penalty rates
8:52PM | Wednesday, 15 August 2012 | Patrick StaffordIndependent MP Nick Xenophon says small businesses are being killed by the current penalty rates regime.
Change the way you talk about older workers
8:13PM | Tuesday, 30 August 2011 | TaskmasterDo you have an older employee in your business? You may need to rethink the way you speak about them.
COSBOA calls for new IR award for small business
8:17PM | Thursday, 9 August 2012 | Michelle HammondThe peak small business group is calling for changes to workplace rules that would see award rates determined by the size of a business rather than the industry it is in.
Use your commuting time to clear your mind
8:48PM | Tuesday, 7 August 2012 | TaskmasterAs author Adam Fraser recently told LeadingCompany, what we do during the commute between home and work can make a world of difference to our time management.
Five leading entrepreneurs’ worst stuff-ups
8:23PM | Monday, 6 August 2012 | Oliver MilmanEven the world’s best businesspeople make mistakes. As these five entrepreneurs showed, the real measure of success is how well you recover afterwards. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
Small firms remain “shackled” by unfair dismissal laws: VECCI
8:16PM | Friday, 3 August 2012 | Michelle HammondSmall businesses remain “shackled” by unfair dismissal laws, according to a major employer group, following yesterday’s release of a review into the Fair Work industrial relations system.
The 2012 Start-up Olympics
8:25PM | Friday, 3 August 2012 | Andrew SadauskasIn the blistering Texas heat, hundreds of representatives from eight Austin-based tech start-ups congregated at the Krieg Softball Complex to compete in the 2012 Summer Start-Up Olympics.
Employers voice dismay as review finds in favour of Fair Work regime
8:41PM | Thursday, 2 August 2012 | Oliver Milman and Patrick StaffordA review into the Fair Work industrial relations scheme has been branded “bitterly disappointing” by employers, after an independent panel decided against recommending any major reforms of workplace laws.
“Bring Your Own Apps” trend gaining pace in the office: Telsyte
8:38PM | Wednesday, 1 August 2012 | Michelle HammondA trend dubbed “Bring Your Own Apps” is gaining pace in the workplace, according to a Telsyte report, which shows businesses are encouraging their staff to use apps for work purposes.
