#Resignation
How startups can survive co-founder issues
Recently, Matt Berriman – the co-founder of fast-growth adtech startup Unlockd – wrote an open letter explaining why he was stepping aside as CEO. This shone the media spotlight on the intensity of co-founding a fast-growth company and started a valuable conversation about issues and solutions. This article discusses how to lay strong legal foundations for […]
Why you mustn’t ignore the virtual workplace
Rising employee turnover remains a significant challenge for Australian businesses. Every time a resignation letter lands on your desk, it will cost you up to 150% of the vacant position’s annual salary to restaff the role. That comes in the form of recruitment and advertising expenses, as well as training costs and lost productivity as […]
NSW Premier Mike Baird to retire next week
NSW Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian has stated on Facebook that she will run for Premier after Mike Baird announced his intentions to resign from the post – and retire from politics – next week. Baird explained his decision at a media conference, earlier today, citing the ‘strong personal cost that comes with public life’ along with the ‘serious health challenge’ currently being faced […]
Becoming your own boss: the need-to-knows
When people think about being their own boss, there’s often the misconception that you can wake up in the afternoon, sit around in your PJs all day, whilst drinking coffee and working in front of the TV. If you think this is true, then think again. Becoming your own boss can be one of the […]
Zero week’s notice: how to make a quick hire after an abrupt resignation
It’s the scenario no manager wants to face but it happens all too often: an employee quits on the spot and the position left vacant needs to be filled ASAP. Usual recruitment cycles can take up to two months with job ads to create, interviewing, hiring and offering and all the recruitment admin that’s part of […]