Three reasons why almost every company does a terrible job onboarding new staff
There are three structural reasons contributing to widespread ineffective onboarding. The post Three reasons why almost every company does a terrible job onboarding new staff appeared first on...
View ArticleSix Cs to check when going into business with a friend
As Amy Parfett and her best friend approach eight years since launching Wedshed, she says working together has had an unmatched upside. The post Six Cs to check when going into business with a friend...
View ArticleThere are reasons why staff ignore your emails. Here’s the fix
We spend a huge amount of time writing and receiving emails, and yet, employees regularly disregard messages. So what can you do about it? The post There are reasons why staff ignore your emails....
View ArticlePerformance reviews should not just be an annual exercise — here’s why
Performance reviews can be the key to engaged, high-performing employees, but many of us are still stuck in the past with our approach. Here’s how to future-proof your review process, to make it...
View ArticleIn the age of quiet quitting, here’s how to build a positive workplace culture
While some employers might be annoyed by workplace memes and double down on bad behaviour, the memes and trends should ultimately be cause for reflection: How many of your employees are quiet quitters?...
View ArticleSmart50 Workplaces 2023: What can these Top Performers teach you about hiring...
SmartCompany is pleased to reveal our inaugural Smart50 Workplaces, leading the list were our six category top performers. The post Smart50 Workplaces 2023: What can these Top Performers teach you...
View ArticleHow small businesses can support new and expectant parents in three simple ways
One of the biggest ways you can support expectant and new parents in your business is to build a culture that puts their wellbeing front and centre. Best of all? It doesn’t cost a cent! The post How...
View ArticleIf you want high performance, act like a SME
The key to unlocking exceptional results lies not only in expansive budgets and top-tier talent but also in the nimble and adaptive practices of SMEs. The post If you want high performance, act like a...
View ArticleOpenAI’s weird board structure made it easy to fire Sam Altman [Updated]
While we're all talking about why the OpenAI board fired CEO Sam Altman, less has been said about how the company's structure allowed it to happen. The post OpenAI’s weird board structure made it easy...
View ArticleA rational tool like AI can’t exist in an irrational workplace environment
While the technological advances are remarkable, the promises of AI do not square with what we have learned in over 40 years of research in organisational psychology. The post A rational tool like AI...
View ArticleThe personalised work benefits that employees actually appreciate
A job with assorted incentives sounds appealing. But what kinds of benefits actually support employees, and thereby employers? The post The personalised work benefits that employees actually appreciate...
View ArticleAussie managers “on the brink of exhaustion” as workplace rift with leaders...
A first-of-its-kind study of more than 1000 Australian managers has revealed the vast majority believe there is a growing rift between them and their business leader counterparts – and it could...
View ArticleBad news for managers: 74% of Aussie employees are looking to switch jobs
Australian workers are more likely than those elsewhere to be planning to change jobs, with 74% reporting now is a good time to look for a new position, compared to 52% globally. The post Bad news for...
View Article“Pretty alarming”: 90% of managers are emotionally supporting their teams and...
Managers are reportedly spending more than five hours a week providing emotional support to their team members who are struggling with personal issues, a new survey has found. The post “Pretty...
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