Yes it nearing the end of the year.  We are entering party season - a great time to unwind, rub shoulders with workmates etc.  This can be a fun time! But end of year parties have a very serious side as many of these antics lead to "regrets" after. Recent research in Australia found that 70% of people believed that hitting the booze led to a more "personal" feeling amongst staff.  Nearly a quarter of females interviewed admitted that their boss had made a pass at them at an office party. read more

Recent research has identified the challenges businesses are facing in managing people in 2011. This is quite a list!   read more

Ever wondered what successful businesses do differently?  We may have some answers for you in a new white paper! read more

Fair Work Australia has published their decision varying the General Retail Award 2010 to allow casual school aged workers to work shifts shorter than 3 hours. read more

Last financial year, the Fair Work Ombudsman commenced prosecutions against in excess of 50 companies for underpayment of wages and entitlements to their employees. read more

Did you know that 89% of employees in Australian Businesses were employed by companies employing 20 employees or less? (Australian Bureau of Statistics 8165.0 2010) read more

Today I was almost involved in an accident in my car. I was driving along the road, the last of three cars travelling along a suburban street. Up ahead was a side street with one car waiting to turn out and another waiting to turn into it. Unexpectantly, the first of the two cars ahead of me suddenly stopped to let these two cars exit and enter the side street. Taken by surprise, both I and the driver of the second car braked hard. Unfortunately, the second car was unable to stop in time and drove straight into the rear of the first car, which then crashed into both the cars turning. Luckily, I was travelling far enough behind to avoid being physically involved and my car was undamaged - something I can not say for the other 4 cars involved. read more

The HR Coach Research Institute has released its latest quarterly index. The latest information coming out of the business sector indicates a significant drop in business confidence and a unique situation developing in terms of a two speed economy. The following summary is provided courtesy of the Institute: read more

On Monday, Fair Work Australia finally laid down a decision that should have not been required in the first place. Nearly a year and a half ago, a number of teenagers lost their after school jobs because of a clause within the General Retail Award which basically said a casual could not work for less than a 3 hour period. For these teenagers, this effectively ruled out going to work after school as the time between school finishing and the retail outlet they worked in closing was less than 3 hours. read more

Have you ever wondered how important good presentation is to your business?  How dressing your team well could impact your business performance.  Have a read of this great article from one of our business partners - House of Colour Brisbane.  If you or your staff are in need of an "image refresh" - their contact details are at the end of the article! read more