Business
5 ways to nurture business innovation on a global playing field
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…
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Mental health in a roving workforce
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…
Wellness Features & Columns
Post-crisis psychology: Staying calm during the storm
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…
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Choosing an investment strategy that delivers the best return
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…
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In this job, every day is a matter of life and death
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…
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How to cash in on the 50-plus market
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…
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How “green space’ can improve your health
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…
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TV vs Real Life: How to avoid overcapitalising your home or residential property
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…
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How to choose the perfect outdoor furniture
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…