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The Future Of Work According To CEOs

From increased flexibility to lifelong learning Here’s what some of the world’s leading CEOs believe to be required in the new post COVID-19 world. A more flexible future “The world of work will need to be completely reassessed in the eventual aftermath of the pandemic, with much more flexible workforces, on-demand workdays and big deals increasingly being conducted virtually… It is not...

In 2021, Business Success Belongs To Camels Not Unicorns

  2021 is the year for all businesses large and small to focus on profit, sustainability and resilience. Despite the commencement of the global roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine there is still significant level of economic uncertainty in Australia as businesses continue to struggle to see a clear way forward. Despite the Government rhetoric that the ‘economic numbers look promising’ there...

The 5 Types of Corporate Gifting

  No matter if you are a start-up, been in business for years or part of a large corporate, you will appreciate how far a little gift can go, given at the right time in the right way. Making solid connections and building long lasting relationships begins with getting to know your employee, prospect, or client. A simple way to accelerate these relationships is to develop a well-planned...

10 great employee recognition ideas

  Remember how you felt the last time someone told you what a great job you were doing? That’s why it’s so important to make time to praise employees for a job well done. Recognition makes people feel good about themselves. It also motivates employees to keep up the good work. Positive reinforcement sets an example for everyone in your company, showing them the kind of work you value...

Why Corporate Gifting has Become so Important in 2021

  COVID19 has changed the way we work, conduct business, and socialise forever. In just 12 months, most Australian companies have pivoted entirely. Shifting their entire workforce from the traditional working in the office model to working 100% from home and then back to a combination of both. Doubling down to improve employee wellbeing programs With such major changes to working conditions,...

Fringe Benefits Tax and Corporate Gifts

  Ever wondered how much you can spend on your team before you get hit with Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)? The answers are clear according to the Australian Tax Office (ATO). Put simply and we quote the ATO “there is no separate fringe benefits tax (FBT) category for Christmas parties, and you may encounter many different circumstances when providing these events to your staff. Fringe benefits...

10 Tips to Reward Employee Motivation faced with Three Places of Work

  The number of remote workers in Australia has grown significantly since March 2020. Initially, the impact of COVID and lockdowns created pandemonium among employers and employees. Tech teams, HRD’s and senior management performed herculean tasks to keep productivity moving and teams connected. Six months later, many employees are now starting to go back to work in the office full time,...

How to show appreciation without holding a work Christmas Party

  With Christmas weeks away and many Australian states gently removing their restrictions on social gatherings thousands of work Christmas parties have been cancelled. While the cancellation of the Christmas party might be a relief for some employees, it is nevertheless an event that signals the end of the year and acts as a companywide thank you. Without the Christmas party many companies...

How to reward employees for their innovation during challenging times

  Back in March, when public health orders were put into place instructing businesses to allow their employees to work from home, managers and staff had to move quickly to adapt to working remotely. With next to no notice, employees had to learn to navigate technology, manage ergonomic home set-ups and start servicing clients on-screen from their loungerooms - often while home-schooling...