Brains Trust
Irate customers and emotional colleagues: how to defuse workplace explosions
Challenging behaviours in the workplace come in many forms. If not managed correctly, they can become a workplace hazard and impact on productivity.
News & Analysis
Airtasker and Unions NSW come to agreement on minimum rates and workers’ compensation
Unions NSW has today announced it has come to a “groundbreaking agreement” with Airtasker to deliver workers on the platform a number of conditions.
News & Analysis
Microsoft Australia appoints Steven Worrall new Managing Director as Pip Marlow heads to Suncorp
Microsoft has announced today that Steven Worrall will step into the role of Australian Managing Director for the company.
Profiles
US startup We Roam looks to create location-independent workplaces around the world
In taking a new approach to the workplace is US startup We Roam, which looks to create location-independent places of work. Launched earlier this year, We Roam has created a travel program with curated trips around the world for those of us who can work remotely.
Profiles
Online mental health startup Uprise offers ‘psychological toolkit’ to employees at risk of burnout
One local startup Uprise wants to take e-mental health care further, offering companies of all sizes a digital suite of evidence-based therapies, starting with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), one of the most powerful treatments in psychology. The startup has essentially stripped down CBT so that it can be delivered online at a fraction of the time and cost.
Profiles
SafetyCulture raises $6.1 million in Series A round to invest in tech, sales and marketing talent
Townsville tech company SafetyCulture has announced that it has secured $6.1 million in its oversubscribed Series A round of funding – most of the investors in this round are existing shareholders. The latest round brings the total amount of funds raised by the startup to just under $11 million, with investors including Bill Tai, Blackbird Ventures and Farquhar, who is also a backer of Blackbird.
Profiles
Vinomofo partners with PetRescue to launch Workplace Foster Care Program for homeless animals
Vinomofo has just announced its partnership with animal welfare charity PetRescue to launch the Workplace Foster Care Program, which matches homeless dogs and cats with workplace foster families.
Other
Carefree is the new stressed: Gen Y changing workplace etiquette
When I first entered the workforce six years ago, acting stressed was fashionable. In fact, business etiquette silently dictated that we run around like headless chooks whenever we’re in the premises.
