- This month in Australia, around 20 people will die at work
- This year, 43 of every 1,000 workers will experience a work-related injury or illness
- Over half will be males
- The majority will be aged over 50 years.1
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On Again, Off Again: Finding the Work / Life Balance
In an increasingly digitally connected world, switching off from work can be a challenge, particularly if you’re running your own business. In fact, most of us end up staying ‘on’ 24/7.
That’s despite our knowledge that taking time to think, relax and enjoy time with friends and family is essential for mental health and productivity.
Get the Most out of Working Remotely (Infographic)
“We like to give people the freedom to work where they want, safe in the knowledge that they have the drive and expertise to perform excellently, whether they [are] at their desk or in their kitchen. Yours truly has never worked out of an office, and never will.”
– Richard Branson, Founder and CEO of Virgin
Diversity and Inclusion: The Secret to a Successful Workplace
Attracting high quality, ‘informed’ contractors and employees is increasingly challenging for businesses and it’s causing them to rethink their recruiting strategies, according to international job site Glassdoor.1
‘Informed’ candidates are well-researched about the business they are applying to, engaged and ready to ask relevant questions when in an interview.
ATO Changes You Need To Know About
And the good news is… if your business has an annual turnover of $10 million or less, you should have less tax to pay on your 2017 return.
That’s because the Australian Taxation Office lowered the company tax rate to 27.5% for the 2016–17 income year for businesses with a turnover of less than $10 million that have operated for all or part of the year.
Prepare Now for a Volatile Future
Businesses should begin preparing now for a volatile future according to an insightful report published by Bain and Company in the US.
The report predicts that a “collision” of automation, an ageing population and a widening gap between the rich and poor, will “trigger economic disruption far greater than we have experienced over the past 60 years”.
Emotional Intelligence: What Does It Take?
Emotional intelligence (EI) is the latest buzzword in corporate circles and it’s something that every employer or contract manager is looking for in their hires. Quite simply, a person with emotional intelligence is someone who can identify and manage their emotions and the emotions of others.
Sounds straight forward enough, yet many people don’t have the ability to apply their emotions to tasks like thinking and problem solving; or to manage (ie regulate) their own emotions and help others do the same.
Are Contractors the Solution to Achieving Your Business Potential?
There was a time when business owners took the view that taking on employees was the best way to achieve consistent quality, productivity and growth.
Not any more.
Time to Take Control of your Taxes
How many times have you received a bill from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and shoved it aside, hoping it will disappear?
We all know that sinking feeling when an envelope arrives branded ATO and, despite the best of planning, there’s not enough cash in the tin to pay the bill inside.
But we also know tax payable to the ATO has to be paid. So… why put your head in the sand – you need to take control of your taxes now because what doesn’t hurt too much today will come back with a sting in its tail in the next few months.
Benchmarking for Success: Are You Doing It?
Do you know how your business is performing compared to other similar businesses in your industry?
Do you want to identify opportunities to make it more successful than it already is?
Benchmarking is a great place to start – it’s the process of measuring your business’ performance in quantitative and qualitative terms to determine how it’s going.
Once you’ve done your benchmarking, you can compare it with your similar businesses in the sector… and that will help you identify opportunities to develop new products and services, or finesse your processes for greater efficiency, productivity and or quality.
Going forward, regular benchmarking will let you measure your business performance against previous quarters and years, so you can see the results of the action plans you implement and make further refinements.
