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Six key points to manage remote working for your company
Human Capital Management

Six key points to manage remote working for your company

Remote teams can stay productive without surveillance if firms cut meeting overload and set clearer boundaries, Basecamp’s Jason Fried says.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020
New horizons for Daddy Day Care
Human Capital Management

New horizons for Daddy Day Care

COVID-19 is giving thousands of fathers a chance to test flexible work, with research showing home working can benefit families and employers.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020
Successfully managing remote teams
Hybrid & Remote Work

Successfully managing remote teams

Isolation and confusion can derail new home-working teams, but clearer routines and the right tools help keep work on track.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2020
Changing unsafe attitudes for a stronger safety culture
Risk & Compliance

Changing unsafe attitudes for a stronger safety culture

Employee buy-in, training and trust are key to reducing fear, blame and unsafe behaviour across the workforce.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020
The one trait all remote workers need and how to cultivate it
Human Capital Management

The one trait all remote workers need and how to cultivate it

Regular thanks can improve remote workers’ sleep and morale, while also cutting sick days and strengthening team commitment.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
How Australia is ending a culture of workplace bullying
Human Capital Management

How Australia is ending a culture of workplace bullying

A new risk-management tool could help employers tackle bullying earlier, as the behaviour costs Australia up to USD $36 billion a year.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019
Why developers need to rethink traditional office design
Hybrid & Remote Work

Why developers need to rethink traditional office design

Workers increasingly want offices with nature, flexibility and better amenities, forcing developers to move beyond rigid, process-driven design.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Sun, 28th Jul 2019
How to hire smarter – common mistakes to avoid
Human Capital Management

How to hire smarter – common mistakes to avoid

Bad hires and wasted recruitment spend are more likely when owners rely on generic job descriptions rather than a hiring scorecard.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
Three ways to deal with underperforming workers
Human Capital Management

Three ways to deal with underperforming workers

Managers can curb slipping performance by opening with support, then clarifying expectations and the reasons behind the decline.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2019
Five toxic things that should never come out of a manager’s mouth
Human Capital Management

Five toxic things that should never come out of a manager’s mouth

Staff morale and productivity can suffer when managers use blame, denial or dismissive language in the workplace.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2019
Flexible working set to eclipse Artificial Intelligence as a key disruptor in the 2020s
Human Capital Management

Flexible working set to eclipse Artificial Intelligence as a key disruptor in the 2020s

Flexible work could cut New Zealand’s CO2 emissions by 900,000 tonnes a year and add up to NZ$18.1 billion to the economy by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2019
Workplace mental health package launched by Mental Health Foundation
Human Capital Management

Workplace mental health package launched by Mental Health Foundation

High workloads and poor work-life balance are driving poor mental health at work, prompting a new free guide for employers.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 10th Mar 2019
Embracing diversity is vital for a future focused infrastructure industry
Human Capital Management

Embracing diversity is vital for a future focused infrastructure industry

Skills shortages are forcing infrastructure firms to widen hiring, as sector leaders say diversity and inclusion are key to future growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019
How the Australian water industry is transforming the world from down-under
Smart Cities

How the Australian water industry is transforming the world from down-under

With population growth and climate change mounting, utilities are rolling out new operations, reuse and safety measures to secure future supply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 3rd Mar 2019
Four simple ways to improve leadership
Human Capital Management

Four simple ways to improve leadership

Simple habits like smiling, listening and praising can lift team trust, engagement and results without any extra cost.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Six symptoms of toxic work behaviour
Human Capital Management

Six symptoms of toxic work behaviour

Narcissistic colleagues can erode morale and reputation, so spotting six warning signs early may help staff protect themselves at work.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019

Global Stories

Organisational culture stories

Diversity & Inclusion starter kit to help Asia Pacific organisations
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion starter kit to help Asia Pacific organisations

Culture Amp offers free Diversity - Inclusion starter kit to Singapore and Asia Pacific organizations, aiming to address workplace diversity deficit.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
Gartner: Technology, culture change must go hand in hand
Digital Transformation

Gartner: Technology, culture change must go hand in hand

Gartner asserts CIOs will become pivotal in culture change, aligning technology and HR to drive digital transformation and enhanced organisational performance.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2019