Tag: Workplace Culture

Google’s “chief happiness officer” shares some of the wisdom that has made the company’s employees more content and productive.

No matter how confident you are that you’ve selected the right candidate to join your business, sometimes your offer isn’t accepted. This process can be costly, so here’s what you can do to clinch the perfect person for the job, first time.

As flexible working becomes a reality for many businesses around the country, SMB owners should know their legal position in regard to employee requests for changes in work arrangements.

The best places to work also often have the best employee productivity, customer retention, and financial performance.

With all the political, economical, social and technological change taking place around us, how important is cultural fit in 2012 when recruiting to fill roles within your business? Very, says one expert.

It’s not enough to have a great product anymore. Consumers want to buy into company culture.

Creating a strong workplace culture is one of the most powerful and lasting things any organisation can focus on. Why? Because strong culture leads to better performance, higher retention and a more aligned organisation.

With workplace stress on the rise and its health and productivity implications extending further than ever, it’s essential both employees and employers implement stress-busting strategies.

An increasing number of small and medium businesses are adopting flexible working practices, and they’re seeing rises in productivity and revenue as a result.

Flexibility in the workplace optimises resources, improves productivity and boosts sustainability, according to a new report by the Diversity Council Australia (DCA), but many businesses continue to see flexibility as special treatment rather than a tool for success.