5 Ways To Look After Your Employees’ Mental Health

Manager supporting employee mental health in the workplace

Mental health issues are a serious concern in Australia. According to Beyond Blue, three million Australians are currently living with anxiety or depression. Some of them will be your employees. It can be hard to know how to support employees who are struggling. But as a responsible employer it’s a must, particularly when you consider the stats. So, what can you do to help?

Pros And Cons Of Letting Your Employees Work From Home

Employee experiencing benefits and challenges of working from home

When COVID spread throughout the world, everything changed. For employers that included how they ran their business. For many employers these changes look set to remain. The experience has shown them the benefits of allowing employees to work from home. But there are some negatives too. Here we weigh up both from an employer’s point of view.

4 Reasons To Work Remotely (And 4 Reasons Not To)

Pros and cons of working remotely from home

Many employers have become more flexible in how their employees work. Working from home is no longer considered a perk, but rather a viable long-term option. For many workers, this comes as a breath of fresh air. However, like anything, it’s not all rainbows and sunshine. Where there are pros, there are also cons. Here we look at both.

How To Be Ready For Anything When Pitching Your Services

Confident professional prepared to pitch services in any situation

Planning for a bid, tender, proposal, or pitch can be daunting, especially when competing with bigger companies. Many small businesses may discover that they don’t have all the resources required. However, this shouldn’t put them off pitching. With the right approach and some careful planning, the project win could be theirs.

Successfully Integrating White-Collar Workers Into A Blue-Collar Environment

Integration of white-collar and blue-collar employees working together successfully

Regardless of the industry, most organisations’ workforces are made up of a mix of blue- and white-collar workers. Integrating white-collar workers into a blue-collar environment doesn’t need to be hard. With the right approach, an inclusive culture can be established. The result? There’s no ‘them and us’. Instead, everyone works as one.

6 Practical Tips For Keeping Your Staff Engaged

Engaged employees enjoying team-building activity at workplace

Creating and maintaining an engaged and energetic workforce is one of the most important things any employer can do. An engaged workforce results in better employee health and satisfaction, lower absenteeism, higher retention and greater productivity and profitability. So, regardless of your industry, putting employees first is the way to go.

Successfully Navigating The Festive Season In A Multicultural Workforce

Multicultural team celebrating festive season in an inclusive work environment

When it comes to building a strong and inclusive workforce, navigating the holiday season is well worthwhile. The holidays bring festive cheer and a chance to stop and appreciate professional achievements. However, with them also comes questions and concerns from employers with a multicultural workforce.

5 Ways To Overcome Unconscious Bias When Hiring

HR team practicing inclusive hiring to reduce unconscious bias

We’ve all heard the saying ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’, but, as humans, it’s not always easy. In fact, sometimes our bias is so automatic we don’t even know it’s there. Commonly known as ‘unconscious bias’, this is particularly problematic in a hiring sense. Fostering a diverse workforce leads to a workforce that’s happier, more creative, innovative and performs better.