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Expert

Why millennials are the future of franchising

It’s no secret that millennials have developed a bad reputation, particularly when it comes to the workplace. Baby Boomers and Gen Xs tend to have a not so complimentary view or the younger generation – but could these millennials have more potential than first meets the eye? [Related: How to transform franchisees into entrepreneurs] Typically […]

Anna Thomas · 2 min
Entrepreneur

Smoke, lasers & storytelling: Vanessa Stoykov on her business success in the finance sector

Over the past two decades, Vanessa Stoykov has carved out a successful career in the finance industry as a storyteller, TV host and entrepreneur. Her first business, Evolution Media Group, has become a multi-million-dollar production house off the back of demand for its educational video content about wealth. Meanwhile, No More Practice – Stoykov’s e-learning […]

James Harkness · 2 min
HR

Gen Y: We’re not as scary as we look

Don’t be too quick to dismiss Gen Y workers as being not up to the job. You’re likely to see more innovation and creativity from them than any other employee.

Rhiannon Sawyer · 2 min
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Gen Y not difficult, Baby Boomers problematic in the workplace

Managers find Gen Y staff easier to work with than the challenge of Baby Boomers, according to research conducted by Leadership Management Australasia (LMA).

Adeline Teoh · 2 min
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1 in 4 Gen X & Y access work email on their mobiles

Gen X and Y are increasingly taking their work mobile, with 25 percent using their mobile phone to access work emails on the go, according to a new survey.

David Olsen · 2 min
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74% of Gen-X employees willing to pay out of their own pocket for training

74 percent of Gen-X employees are willing to spend their own money on upgrading their skills, instead of waiting for employers to provide training, compared to 72 percent of Gen-Y employees and 68 percent of Baby Boomers.

David Olsen · 2 min
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Holiday deprived Australians branded “Generation Stress”

A new survey conducted by travel service comapny Expedia has exposed young Australians to be holiday deprived and fearful of taking all their annual leave.

Alexander Fleming · 2 min