Managing
Australian companies are failing to properly manage their staff, with employers pushing staff priorities to the bottom of the list due to the economic downturn, according to international recruitment firm, Robert Half. “Managers have put so much emphasis on cost-cutting and delivering bottom-line efficiencies, that they’ve taken their eye off the ball and forgotten how […]
Keeping staff motivated and inspired is often a challenging task for employers. It is no longer just about getting a cash bonus, but recognition for a job well done. Employees are after incentive programs and rewards beyond just the traditional company picnics. The incentive travel industry is booming and clients who offer travel incentives to […]
A new survey from leading ASX-listed HR consulting, workforce management, outsourcing and recruitment company Chandler Macleod Group (CMG) has revealed that one in three candidates have been affected by redundancy either directly or indirectly.
Many businesses are currently being faced with the need to reassess their resources, including considerations of restructuring and reducing their workforce. With redundancies being felt across the country, employers need to know their legal obligations.
Staring down the barrel of an almost inevitable recession following a period of economic prosperity, many business owners are wrestling with an uneasy feeling that their businesses are not prepared to weather the challenges ahead. So how can you improve your cash flow situation and secure the financial support you need in order for your […]
With the financial crisis stressing everyone out, and banks declining funding to small business, financial advisory firm Prosperity Advisers are urging SMEs to ‘stress test’ their business.
The Australian Government’s recent policy shift on the issue of climate change has resulted in ratification of the Kyoto Protocol and a fast-tracking of a national trading scheme due in 2010. Many businesses are now taking notice and actively working to minimise their environmental impact via carbon offsets, starting with their fleet.
The benefits of social networking for business have been widely debated, in particular the use of Facebook in the workplace. However, there are many legal issues that need to be explored from privacy and protection to liability regarding your company website and links. Earlier this year the High Court of Justice in England awarded a […]
There’s a constant buzz about what the internet has to offer and SMEs are constantly bombarded with new software solutions promising benefits. But is it just another fad? And is SaaS just for the tech-savvy or can ‘normal’ businesses benefit? Here are 5 reasons why you should swap to SaaS. For the uninitiated SaaS (pronounced […]
Ever had a question about internet security that you were too afraid to ask? Mark Sunner delivers a practical, non-technical guide to security online for IT managers and business owners. It’s hard to imagine modern Australian business without the internet but in the last few years it has become fraught with danger. Internet crooks are […]
With most of us now averaging a 45 -hour work week with seemingly endless family commitments, it’s no wonder it’s increasingly challenging to find the right balance between work and personal life. The boss of BlackBerry in Australia tells you how technology can help. The first thing to do is to assess your priorities both […]
Third in our series on ‘The True Cost of Exporting’ is the cost of foreign exchange and suggestions on ways in which you can minimise these costs, while earning a little along the way. There are a number of actions you can take to minimise the cost of foreign currency transactions for your business: negotiate […]
For most small to medium enterprises (SMEs) tax planning can be pushed down the agenda and only dealt with on an annual basis with little time and effort given. However, tax represents one of the most significant business costs and by implementing ongoing tax planning it can save a business time and most importantly, money. […]
Head of the largest ever woman-owned company to hit the stock market, recruitment expert Julia Ross shares her views on the world economic crisis. Global economic insecurity has Australian businesses asking themselves a number of important questions: how will it affect us? How bad is it going to get? How long will it last? And […]
With an economic downturn still being touted just about everywhere, it’s an ideal time to recap on ‘getting back to the basics’ of good business management practice. Cuts in discretionary spending are not the only measure to keep your business running strong. So what steps can you take to improve your business in a tougher business climate?
It may be a case of money’s too tight to mention when it comes to export finance at the moment but, as Ian Murray explains, now is the best time to talk. Recent research conducted by the Australian Institute of Export clearly highlights the fact that it’s getting harder to financing exports, and exporters reckon […]
You might not say it to our face, but I reckon you think we’re lazy, self-obsessed, and lacking in work ethic. You might not snigger with satisfactory glee, but I bet you believe this global financial crisis is precisely what we need to be put in our place. And you might not clap your hands […]
Small business owners are often faced with the challenge of producing superior marketing collateral whilst at the same time keeping printing costs under control. Well produced marketing collateral in colour can help deliver a lasting impression on prospective customers and this can make a difference in closing a sale.
Does Generation Y really exist or have we simply developed a convenient tag to explain a cog in the workplace wheel? Whether or not you think Generation Y is a construct, its high time you get used to their approach to project management. According to Karen Williams, Gen Y is very real and unlike any […]
The Rudd Government’s commitment to build a high speed National Broadband Network has become a hot talking point in recent months, with plans to revolutionise Australia’s digital infrastructure. Brad Howarth explores the benefits and what it will mean for business. Whether the Rudd Government’s commitment of $4.7 billion to building a high speed National Broadband […]
