#Anxiety
On fire or burnt out? Self-care for SME owners
A new year often gives business owners time to reflect on how to do things better in their organisation. What if the answer was: self-care for the boss (you)? ‘Busy’ is a common state for many business owners, but with great activity comes great responsibility – not just to ensure your staff are well looked […]
Late payments impacting 3 in 4 small businesses
New research by MYOB highlighting the financial and emotional toll late customer payments are having on SME owners has prompted the cloud accounting provider to renew calls for federal government and big business to implement a solution. The company’s latest SME Snapshot, revealed 77% of business owners had been impacted by late payments. Notably, 35% […]
“I don’t deserve to be here”: the prevalence of imposter syndrome among successful leaders
‘Corrine’ is a hard worker who consistently smashes her KPIs. Over time, she becomes invaluable to her employer, who rewards her by promoting her to a position of authority. It’s a well-deserved win – simply put, she’s the best person for the job. Corrine, however, doesn’t agree. She believes she has tricked her way into the C-suite and […]
Mental health issues driving unemployment among young Aussies
A jump in mental health conditions among the country’s 18-24 year-olds has led to a big rise in the number of young Australians looking for work.
Annoying employee habits and what to do about them
Whether it’s the person who never washes up after lunch or the one whose ear seems to be glued to their mobile phone, almost every employer knows of a few pesky employee habits they’d rather not see in the workplace.
7 ways to tackle Christmas stress
During the Christmas period it can sometimes feel like everyone wants a ‘piece’ of you.
How to take a guilt-free holiday break
Stressed about balancing holiday festivities and your responsibilities as a business-owner? Here are tips to beat your anxiety.