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 […]
Burnout is one of the few mental disorders recognised by Work Safe Australia as directly caused by too much work; and it contributes to a $20 billion “stress bill” businesses foot each year. Through the ubiquitous smart phone, leaders are always connected to work when at home, and when on leave. In my role as […]
A survey of 2000 small, medium and large NSW businesses, undertaken by the state government, has revealed nearly half don’t have measures in place that specifically address mental health in the workplace. Noting that people spend a third of their adult life at work, with the potential for significant mental health impacts, Minister for […]
Brisbane will soon boast a new co-working space with the launch of The Cove in Newstead at the end of September. According to owner and director Courtney Norris, the experience has been designed to encourage creatives to be “brave in business” while eliminating their “Monday blues”. Norris told Dynamic Business that Brisbane has always […]
With winter well and truly kicking in, it’s that time of the year when people get particularly vigilant about their own health. And there’s always that one person in the office who, upon hearing the hint of a sniffle, finds the culprit and demands they go home immediately to protect the well-being of everyone else. […]
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.
86 per cent of Australian organisations have reported mental health issues are common or very common in the workplace, according to new research by Diversity Council Australia (DCA).
Maintaining a clear head in business can be a challenge, but one expert says it can also make a difference to your bottom line and future prospects. Stephanie Thompson is the principal corporate psychologist at Insight Matters, Corporate Psychology and Coaching, a small business that she started 14 years ago. With two decades of experience […]
Nearly half of Australian workers have left a job because of concerns it was contributing to poor mental health, according to a new study released by beyondblue.
A worryingly high section of the workforce don’t don’t feel as if they have enough energy to go to work each day.
