Posts tagged "human resources"

Many of the jobs small businesses rely on will become "redundant roles" in the coming years, as automation pushes workers into more human-focused occupations.

Who is meritorious, what constitutes merit, and how merit and gender targets can operate together are widely misunderstood questions

Fitting a new team member into your existing work family is easier said than done. Balancing the priorities such as career goals, on the job…

It didn’t take long for Envato co-founders Collis and Cyan Ta’eed to realise they needed to fire their first employee. Here's what they learnt.

In a big week of funding for Aussie startups, Culture Amp has raised $US40 million ($54.3 million) in Series D funding, led by VC fund Blackbird Ventures.

The borderline between disrespect and workplace bullying or harassment is when negativity becomes habitual, concentrating on one person. 
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LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock Partners investor Reid Hoffman has revealed how studying philosophy has helped him as an entrepreneur.

Wherever you’re working, successfully navigating office politics is a bit like building a brand identity: people who do it well are able to clearly define and consistently maintain their public persona.

A recent SmartCompany poll indicated 67% of business owners admit they make mistakes when hiring, and this can be costly.

According to W…

If you’re struggling to say “no” at work and instead feel the need to constantly assist coworkers you might be compromising your success.

A growing number of Australians are using work hours to spend time online shopping, so how can small businesses tackle the issue?

Referees are often in a privileged position, able to see both sides, and can improve the chance of a job working out.