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Productivity in the workplace is affected by a number of different things. Being aware of common barriers to productivity in the workplace, as well as engaging with advice on how to boost your productivity to above average levels, can be extremely beneficial to your business outcomes. Here are five things that all businesses should be thinking about: 1. Motivating Staff...

Through the slow demise of newspaper job advertising, job boards such as SEEK have been the main tool for connecting employers and jobseekers. Despite a rapidly evolving market and a host of new technology and tools, many employers continue to stick to the 'wanted poster' approach to attracting talent. They write a job spec, hoist up an internet advertisement and...

WR Engineering has been building garage doors and providing innovative home improvement solutions to Canberra homes and businesses since 1967. WR is a long-standing, trusted local business with uncompromising quality, continuous improvement and technology at the heart of its operations. For WR, being Canberra's B&D Accredited Dealer makes them the 'go to' team for leading builders and professionals. B &D...

Dying without a Will can lead to unexpected results, especially for the family of a person who has recently gone through family law proceedings. Media reports recently shared the story of a young man who died unexpectedly at the age of 30. He had previously had a short marriage in which he and his wife had purchased a block of...

Under the direction of leading Canberra development group, Crafted, the 1962 office building at 8-10 Hobart Place, Canberra City, has been transformed into one of Canberra's newest icons. Featuring a striking LED fa ade which is computer controlled, is capable of up to 16 million different colours, and runs multiple programs throughout the night, changing with the seasons and for...

The SuperStream standard is part of the government's Super Reform package. It will provide a consistent, reliable electronic method of transacting linked data and payments for superannuation. Background The ATO is seeking to achieve the following: * Employer compliance in paying their employees' superannuation obligations. * A reduction in the number of lost super accounts and unclaimed monies. * Improve...

According to data published by the Australian Taxation Office ("ATO") the growth in the use of Self Managed Superannuation Funds ("SMSF") continues. However, a recent publication stated that in the 2012/2013 financial year for the first time in the SMSF sector's history the amount paid out by SMSF's was greater than the amount contributed to them. Money can only, generally,...

While privatisation of Commonwealth Government functions continues to cause some uncertainty in Canberra, a big increase in new contract-based opportunities plus growth in the private sector are giving many employees in the nation's capital itchy feet. As the shift back towards a more typical candidate-driven market continues, Canberra organisations will need to be on their toes if they want to...

The short answer is, very promising! Trying to predict Canberra's uniquely volatile employment market is often fraught with challenges. Although our market is largely dominated by Government business and recruitment activity, recent recruitment activity has been positive, and we are confident that we are now heading towards a market recovery over the next 12 - 18 months. In early 2014,...

I am regularly asked about whether an official "reading of the Will" needs to take place after someone has died. You have probably seen American movies where the family gathers after the death of a relative in an oak-paneled office while a white-haired solicitor reads out the last wishes of the deceased person. In Australia, there is no legal requirement...

In the simplest terms, cloud computing means storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of your computer's hard drive. The most common example in business today is internet banking - most businesses access their bank accounts through browser based software, with the data hosted in the Cloud. A cloud based accounting package is simply one that resides...

BOQ Canberra City sets the pace in service and style " BECAUSE WE RUN OUR OWN BUSINESS WE CAN SOMETIMES UNDERSTAND WHERE OTHERS MIGHT NOT IF YOU DON'T TICK ALL THEIR BOXES " BOQ Canberra City recently moved into a modern new fit-out, located on the corner of Bunda and Akuna streets, having outgrown their previous office. "We didn't want...

Local Company continuing to provide innovative 3PL solutions for industry and government In recent years, National Mailing and Marketing (NMM) has established itself as a leading supplier to government in the provision of warehousing, order processing and distribution services, together with digital printing, bulk mail fulfilment, kitting and related services. NMM also offers the same diverse range of quality services...

People power comes to RSM Bird Cameron Canberra RSM Bird Cameron is delighted to announce the appointment of Kim Kirsten to its Canberra Advisory team. Kim has an outstanding track record in helping clients transform their workforces into high performing teams and highly productive workplaces. An experienced management consultant, Kim brings a specific focus on Human Resources, People Management, Organisational...

The Merchant bringing life to Kingston Foreshore Local entrepreneur and business owner Beatrix Nagy has launched her most ambitious project to date - opening three new businesses at Kingston Foreshore. These are: The Merchant, a caf and restaurant serving European based modern Australian dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week from 7am - 10pm. Prohibition - The...

Is it a loan? Is it a gift? No it's a possible nightmare! The apparent housing affordability crisis that is regularly talked about in the media and at backyard barbeques has led to a shift in the way some young people are funding the purchase of their first, or in some cases second or third house and it generally involves...