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…
Apart from moral and ethical reasons to ensure the mental health of employees, the financial argument is compelling. Mental health disorders are the leading cause of work disability and estimated to cost the global economy up to A$23 trillion by 2030. “Claims for workplace compensation around mental health issues are Read more…
Call it people power. Or maybe just clever marketing. But the wellness industry – focusing on protecting health rather than treating disease – is on an exponential, vitamin and fitness-fuelled joyride. It’s also fresh enough to offer lucrative opportunities to those who can tap into a new style of health Read more…
Amid the chaos and uncertainty of global politics and corporate downsizing, serenity may be as elusive as that performance bonus. Yet for those who face the anguish of aligning personal values with cut-throat strategies, or achieving work-life balance in a tech-obsessed culture, surely peace of mind is the most desirable Read more…
More than a breath of fresh air, green offices can boost workspace productivity and save organisations thousands of dollars by dramatically reducing illness and absenteeism. “Our offices are designed to be the best place for people to work effectively,” says Duncan Young, Lendlease’s head of health and wellbeing. “Plants are Read more…
Changing times: unless the in-store experience is memorable, consumers will happily shop online. International retailers like Amazon have arrived in Australia, with smarter methods, cheaper offerings and, in some cases, very deep pockets. It’s an exhilarating time to be in retail in Australia – if you can survive. Competition is intense but Read more…
If money was no object, merely luxury, efficiency and wellbeing, we would all inhabit an office that met our every whim while shoring up our mental and physical health. No more not-quite-right chairs, previously owned desks or troublesome technical devices; noise, cramped quarters or lack of rejuvenation breaks banished. We’re Read more…
Technology saturation can be a drag on productivity, but these four high fliers have found a way to tune out… Switching off isn’t fashionable. Those at the peak rung of the corporate ladder are supposed to be continually “on” – through their smartphone, email or attitude. Yet, ironically, downtime is Read more…
You may have an accountant, a lawyer and a personal trainer, but if you haven’t employed a life wellness consultant, you’re not abreast of the trends. Life wellness consulting is a fast-growing business in the US, valued at $US869 million ($1.15 billion) a year with the maximum spend by high-income Read more…