STRATEGY WORKPLACE 01 Mar 2020 “I am a strong believer in innovate or die, but innovation doesn’t necessarily start with an idea, it starts with a problem to solve,” says Evette Cordy. By HELEN HAWKES Innovation in a business setting is not just about the next breakthrough product or service. It’s Read more…
LEADERSHIP WORKPLACE 23 Mar 2020 Making staff wellbeing a priority is a mark of all good organisations, and part of that is regular communication around relevant issues.By HELEN HAWKES Remote working presents a raft of upsides: cost savings, increased productivity and reduced absenteeism. But in the age of telecommuting, is emotional Read more…
STRATEGYWORKPLACE11 Apr 2020 Setting small, achievable goals, such as eating more healthily, can help mental health. Achieving even one goal can boost our confidence and sense of self efficacy.By HELEN HAWKES Redefining ‘success’ may be the most important step in your professional development during the COVID-19 crisis. It’s been called the Read more…
October 18, 2019 in Investment Trustees must make a decision about whether a single diversified option or a life cycle approach is more appropriate for their members. Generally, a single diversified strategy offers a “balanced” approach to investing, with around 60 to 70 per cent of contributions in growth assets, such as Read more…
By Helen Hawkes November 22, 2019 — 12.00am If you’ve seen a lot of episodes of Grey’s Anatomy, you may think that’s what it’s like to work in emergency medicine. Not exactly, says Dr Shima Ghedia, a specialist emergency physician at a number of public and private hospitals in Sydney. For one Read more…
From career to cultural expectations, business leaders and consumers over 50, 60, and even 70, are redefining the meaning of age. So what opportunities will the ‘new old’ open up and how will baby boomer activism impact the workplace? Fifty isn’t just the new 40, it’s the age at which Read more…
Walking in the park, swimming in the ocean and chasing waterfalls can all boost your overall health. Helen HawkesJune 2019 If you’ve ever noticed how much happier and calmer you feel after a walk in the park or a hike in a rainforest, you may have accidentally discovered an effective Read more…
Before you spend a cent on a renovation, it’s important to do your research. Perhaps because of our passion for home-renovation shows, last year we spent a record $9.826 billion on renovations, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.1 The problem is, while there’s been a long-held assumption that residential Read more…
Creating a backyard sanctuary not only extends your living space, it improves the quality of your everyday life. Imagine enjoying your first espresso in the morning sun, plunging into a comfortable outdoor chair for an after-work catch-up, or firing up the barbie for a lazy brunch or weekend lunch with Read more…
Holidaying doesn’t have to mess with your routine (Helen Hawkes | Presented by Swissôtel Bangkok) Staying fit and healthy when you travel is tricky for anyone who likes to clock up frequent flyer points. Overwhelmed by new sights and routines, it’s easy to bench exercise, eating well, or even much-needed Read more…