#Holidays
Five things SMEs can get right at Christmas
With the festive season already underway, there’s a range of workplace issues and obligations small to medium business should be aware of heading into Christmas. Below are a few things business owners and managers can get right over Christmas and set up for a successful 2017. 1. Say Thank You in a way that’s personal In […]
How will some of our leading business execs and start-up founders be spending Christmas?
For many Australians, Christmas is an opportunity to take a well-earned break from work, however short, and spend time with family and friends. But for business leaders, including start-up founders, the holidays are often a juggling act: while it’s important to recharge the batteries, they remain personally responsible for their business, including its clients, regardless […]
The business travel trends taking flight in 2017
Australian businesses are requiring their employees to travel more – and farther afield – than at any time in the past. This is due to increased globalisation and the distance between Australia and the rest of the world, as well as the vast distances between Australian cities. Despite technological advances that make it easier for workers to […]
Five days of annual leave left unused by average Aussie
The average Australian is leaving behind 5 days of unused annual leave every year, yet 53 per cent say they feel vacation deprived.
Your guide to fighting the January blues
The combination of tight purse strings after the expense of Christmas and New Year festivities, and employees with post-holiday blues, can mean an all-round slump for business.
‘Tis the season for expense reports
SMBs brace yourselves. The receipt race is coming. As the holiday season draws closer and SMBs prepare to shut down over the break, they could find themselves confronted with employees eager to be reimbursed for their expenses they accrued over the year.
COSBOA fears for small business owners’ health
The Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA) has expressed concern about the health of small business owners Australia-wide following a recent survey by Telstra Business that found more than half will be spending the holidays doing work.
The business owner’s pre-holiday checklist
Forget the 12 Days of Christmas, Alicia Beachley sets out the 12 top things business owners should do before the end of the year. “Get a list started so you’re not walking back into the office in January saying, ‘What did I have to do again?'”
Holidays challenge work/life balance
More than half of holidaying Australians check their emails while on their break, and almost 40 percent of people do work other than emailing while on holiday, according to the Holiday Habits Report, conducted by Nielsen for accommodation specialists Stayz.
Travel insurance: Are you really covered?
When it comes to travel insurance, the devil is in the detail! Here are some expert tips and common traps when looking for a policy that will cover your business trips and honour your claims.
30% of small business owners have not had any time off in 2010
Three out of ten small business owners have not had any time off from their business this year with 64 percent having had only one week’s leave or less according to a survey of small business owners this month.
70% of employees “need more stress at work”
70% of employees are operating on auto-pilot and should be exposed to regular ‘positive’ stress at work, claims workplace management expert Tony Wilson.
Stress peaks when co-workers are on holidays report finds
Over half (53 percent) of Australian workers become stressed and believe they have to work harder when co-workers are on holidays because of poor planning by managers.
Jucy grows Australian fleet to 550
This month car and campervan rental company Jucy Rentals announces the release of it’s upgraded Choppa campervan. This is in response to the growing demand for campervan holidays in Australia, with data showing a four percent increase in stays in caravan parks and camping grounds last year.