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Finances Resilience Stress

Workplace Burnout and Your Finances: What Australians Need to Know

Workplace burnout was already a serious issue for many Australians before the pandemic. Today, the problem is even more widespread and has a major impact on our mental and physical well-being. Because money issues and mental well-being are closely correlated, burnout can also threaten your financial stability. We explore how our mental health and finances […]

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Resilience Wellness

How to Offer Inclusive Wellness Benefits

In today’s fast-paced and high-stress work environment, the need for employee wellness benefits has become increasingly important. In fact, more than 90% of workers state that their physical and mental well-being is just as valuable as their salary, according to a joint Deloitte and Swinburne University of Technology study. While many Australian companies offer wellness […]

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Profitable Resilience: Embracing Climate Change Adaptation in Business

Businesses all across the world are at a turning point due to climate change. There has never been a greater pressing need to adapt and develop resilience. But what if this change might both protect your company and increase its profitability? This article examines the idea of profitable resilience in business, which is an approach […]

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Difficult Conversations Resilience Stress Wellness

Stop People Pleasing: The Power of Setting Boundaries in Your Professional Life

People pleasing, also known as Super Helper Syndrome, is a term that is used to describe a person who goes above and beyond to help others, often at their own expense. This type of person may be a caregiver, a workmate, a friend, or a family member, and they may feel an intense desire to […]

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Are you having a midlife leadership crisis?

As many countries are heading out of lockdown and we’re let ‘out’ into the world again, many leaders hoped to be breathing a sigh of relief. Surely things were going to be easier, better and everyone would feel great? That after a summer holiday, they’d be refreshed and raring to go again. The reality is […]

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Communication Resilience Wellness Workplace

Why Leaders Need to Focus on Employee Mental Health

Any business is filled with what can sometimes seem like competing priorities. For many leaders, the primary one is to create profit that pleases stakeholders and pushes toward growth within the industry. It is also vital to ensure employees are treated with respect and consideration to keep them healthy and productive. In too many cases, […]

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Leadership Mindfulness Motivation Positivity Productivity Resilience Wellness

What to Do When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed at Work

Are you overwhelmed at work? Do you feel overworked and overwhelmed? Maybe your inbox is overflowing, and you wake up at night wondering what to do first when you arrive at the office in the morning. Take control of your workload before you become burned out. Start with this checklist for helpful things you can […]

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Change Communication Employee Engagement Leadership Motivation Organisational Culture Resilience

4 Ways to Help Employees through Change

Change is the six-letter word that makes most of us cringe. Ask anyone how they feel about change, and most people will tell you it’s not their favorite thing to experience in life. That’s because change can be incredibly difficult and more than a little stressful—especially when change occurs in the workplace. Here are 4 […]

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Mindfulness Positivity Psychology Resilience Stress

7 Ways to Combat Work Stress

Even if you’ve discovered your dream job, you’re not immune from work stress from time to time, simply because everything in life doesn’t always go perfectly according to plan. Whether you’re battling work stress every day or just once in awhile, there are some effective techniques you can use to relieve it. Learning healthy ways […]

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Finances Leadership Management Resilience Technology

Managing money effectively during COVID-19

Each year, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) publishes its insolvency report. For 2019-2020, the top cause of business failure was inadequate cash flow or high cash use in 51% of cases. 85% of failed companies had estimated assets of $100,000 or less, and 38% had estimated liabilities of $250,000 or less. The adage […]