Demand soaring for workers with people skills in the post-pandemic workplace
Research by Australian national science agency CSIRO has found that there is a growing demand for workers with strong interpersonal skills following the COVID-19 pandemic. Analysis of more than 12...
View ArticleThe talent magnet: how to attract and retain top performers
In the cutthroat world of business, small entrepreneurs learn that success comes from capitalizing on your strengths: innovation, flexibility, uniqueness, passion, and purpose. And it’s no surprise...
View ArticleCOSBOA and Square Australia report affirms resilience of small businesses in...
The 2023 Small Business Data Report, prepared by the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) and Square Australia, highlights the challenges faced by Australia’s small business...
View ArticleHow small businesses can prepare now for the back-to-school rush
The back-to-school season is a bustling time for small businesses, but for some, it presents a logistical puzzle of epic proportions. Imagine managing a business where 90 per cent of your annual...
View ArticleSME leaders fear economy is heading towards recession
The latest insights from Employment Hero’s SME Index seemingly indicate a probable economic downturn in Australia, as evidenced by slowing employment growth and declining hours worked by employees...
View ArticleFlinders University to teach students how to launch a start-up
Flinders University has launched a new academic program that aims to give university graduates and postgrads key insights on launching a new venture or realising a ‘passion project’ or ‘disruptive...
View ArticleInvestment in marketing and staff the key growth vehicles for SMEs
A new Commonwealth Bank report highlights the fact that SMEs are innovating and investing to respond to market challenges, with many planning to prioritise marketing or create new products and...
View ArticleAussie entrepreneur creates ‘Uber for beauty, fitness and massage’
Australians can now arrange beauty services using the online platform bemyfreelancer.com without having to call shops and coordinate their hectic schedules. Bhawna Singh, who has worked in banking,...
View ArticleGen Z accounts for more than half of Australia’s retail workforce
Generation Z was predominant in the retail industry last year, accounting for 50.4 per cent of the sector’s employees, a report by workforce management firm Deputy shows. The proportion of Gen Z...
View ArticleSMEs more optimistic thanks to lower inflation
The latest SME Sentiment Tracker by business market research firm Fifth Quadrant in partnership with Ovation highlights a more optimistic outlook on economic conditions both globally and in Australia....
View ArticleSide hustle culture thriving in Australia
Insights from GoDaddy’s international research initiative Venture Forward reveal the extent of the growth of Australia’s side hustle culture. According to the research, 61 per cent of Australian...
View ArticleYoung Aussie workers prioritise flexibility at work when choosing a role
The younger the worker, the more likely they will choose an employer that offers flexibility in work hours according to Jabra’s latest report Mind the Gap – How Gen Z is Disrupting the Workplace in...
View ArticleLeveling the playing field: how Australian small businesses can cut through...
SMEs are the backbone of the Australian economy. In OECD countries, SMEs account for 70 per cent of all jobs and contribute more than 50 per cent of GDP. However, when it comes to landing the best...
View ArticleSalary transparency: deciding if it’s the right strategy for your business
Pay transparency can be a polarising topic, and choosing whether or not to include salary is one of the much-deliberated decisions businesses will make as they craft a job ad. Determining salary can...
View ArticleAussies working more for less pay while small businesses experience slow jobs...
Employment Hero’s latest SME Index reveals a concerning trend: Australians are working longer hours for reduced wages, with small businesses bearing the brunt of the economic downturn. Despite a...
View ArticleThe simple ways small businesses can support workplace multiculturalism
The benefits of multiculturalism are well documented, both for businesses and their employees. Increased productivity, lower turnover rates, and a greater sense of belonging, ultimately driving...
View ArticleWhy and how your business could be accessing a wider talent pool
Australian small businesses are in the midst of an unprecedented skills shortage. In February 2020, mere weeks before the outbreak of COVID-19 in Australia, the proportion of businesses reporting at...
View ArticleAI, eCommerce and marketing freelancers in greater demand
In its newly-released 2024 Business Trends Index, Fiverr reveals that AI, eCommerce and social media marketing saw a significant increase in search results on their marketplace, indicating an...
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