Serious national skills shortages are re-emerging after a brief oversupply in the December quarter as Australia faces increasing demands from the rebuilding phases after natural disasters this year and the ongoing resources boom, according to the latest Clarius Skills Index.
Tony Blair is one of the most engaging, respected and in-demand speakers of his generation, and in July, he will be appearing in Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever.
Email is being used by bosses and employees to avoid blame, look busy and make random demands; a trend that’s damaging communication in Australian workplaces.
LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network with more than 100 million members globally, has surpassed two million members in Australia.
LinkedIn set up its direct presence by establishing an office in Sydney in January 2010 and has recently opened an additional office in Melbourne. The company has also grown its local team to 20 staff working across sales, marketing and recruitment solutions.
Managing cash flow is one of the greatest challenges faced by rapidly growing businesses and without proper management, poor cash flow can stunt, or even end your growth before it’s reached its potential.
Virgin Blue has been named Australia’s most attractive employer at the inaugural 2011 Randstad Awards, edging out rival airline Qantas and mining heavyweight BHP Billiton.
Brad Smith’s story is a classic example of a passionate hobby unfolding into small business success. From quiet beginnings in the backyard shed with his Dad, his passion, drive and energy have helped him build a retail chain of braaap stores.
Have you ever wondered why some trends spread quickly and stick? Or thought about selling your car to start a digital revolution, and along the way build a billion dollar enterprise? Read on.
Kellie Hill’s story lies at the very heart of Australia’s mining boom. Her business Kellie Hill Consulting (KHC) is a legal consultancy specialising in native title and heritage approvals for mining projects. Their job is to find the middle ground between the traditional owners and her clients, the mining companies.
New research shows meetings have become unproductive sinkholes that interfere with organisational progress and sap the confidence of middle management. Read Dr Ken Hudson’s tips to improving the success of your meetings and increase morale.
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