Starting Your Own Business
Back at work and thinking that you could be doing more? You might be a corporate refugee.
Refugees are always a hot topic - but not all of them come from countries. The rise of the Corporate Refugee is now.
The gender equity debate has raged for many years. There has been some small wins and in turn some leaps backward, and these trends have been across the business landscape. Trying to buck these trends, the micro business space (5 employees or less, making up over 60% of businesses in Australia) has seen growth not only as a whole , but in the proportion of women entering and succeeding in the market. Whether women are fed up with the gender wage gap, seeking roles with more flexibility -...
The past few years have been draining for a lot of us. The gloom of perpetual crises have taken its toll and left a lot of people working longer hours, with higher levels of stress and in many cases maintenance or reductions in earnings. The Christmas and New Year's break is an opportunity to reflect on the year and to disconnect from work for a time. The re-entry in January though can be tough. Work piles up, deadlines loom and office politics take residence once again. This can be a trigger...
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The Group was also a finalist in three categories nationally including social responsibility, emerging business system and women in business. These accolades celebrate the ethical business model that promotes localised business ownership and the important role that women play in business. Louise Broekman, Managing Director and Founder of HR Coach was thrilled with the result. “This is recognition of the group’s support of the business sector in Australia and our unwavering dedication to...
Confidence amongst business and community leaders in regional areas is strong. “The sentiment is one of cautious optimism and action” stated Louise Broekman, Managing Director of HR Coach after returning from a research and market visit to Far North Queensland. “The strong partnerships and cluster activities between businesses make them resilient in the current market. It is good to see HR Coach Network Members forming regional strategies that are having a direct impact” Broekman said....