Category: Business
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Tim Cook is Nike’s new Lead Independent Director
Nike’s co-founder Phil Knight has officially stepped down as chairman after 50 years with the company, with his recommendation Mark Parker taking over as President and CEO. In addition to this important leadership change, Tim Cook has been named as the lead independent director after having served as chair of the Nike board’s compensation committee…
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Work, work, break?
A new report released by national network of specialists has advocated for a maximum 38-hour work week. The report was released this week by the Work + Family Roundtable, a group of 34 academics who specialise in work and family policies. They believe that a shorter workweek is the best way of achieving gender equality…
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How office dress codes are changing
A recent look at the trends of dress codes in business has showed a huge reduction in strictness, many bosses looking toward smart casual as the benchmark for appropriate work wear. A receptionist in the UK was sent home recently for not wearing high heels to work, which reignited the often visited topic of dress…
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25 Unique Startups to watch
In this age of entrepreneurship, it seems like there’s a new startup everywhere you turn. To help you keep up to date (and to spend some cash), here’s a list of 25 unique and interesting startups that have products available right now. These startups are aimed straight for success. You can see even more thanks to Startup…
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5 Leadership Tips from Obama’s Presidency
The President of the United States held his final White House Correspondent’s Dinner in Washington D.C. over the weekend, and we’re taking the time to honour the way he’s presented himself as an incredible leader over the past eight years of his Presidency. 1. Accessibility An undeniable asset of Obama’s presidency has been his ability and…
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5 tips to get investors for your business
Your startup is going well so far but it’s time to expand and the only way to do that is get investors involved. You might have the best business in the world but without the right approach it’s still easy to get knocked back. A well-honed plan can go a long way in successfully convincing…
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How to Network Like a Pro
There are many reasons people attend networking events or attempt to network in general. Some of the main objectives include exposure, connections, growth and job leads. The most important thing to remember is that you have just as much to bring to the table as others. People often mistakenly try to suck so much out…
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A Tailored Suit Can Make All The Difference
Suits, do they really matter? Won’t what I bring to the table trump what I am wearing? The way you present yourself has an effect on the way people perceive you and these perceptions can lead to alternate outcomes. You can shift these outcomes by dressing your best and a tailored suit ensures that you…
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Top 10 Business Retreat and Conference Locations in Australia
Business retreats are a great way to take your team’s productivity to the next level. Australia is full of incredible locations for your next business retreat and here are our top 10 picks. 1.Peppers lodge Cradle Mountain Tasmania This is the ultimate spot for the outdoors retreat. Set in Cradle mountain national park amongst native…
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Corporate Wellness an Integral Part of success?
In this day and age, we run on sensory overload as a given, from screens to sounds, our eyes and ears dart and our mind jolts around in between. This aside we spike ourselves on stimulants like coffee, processed sugar, alcohol and pharmaceuticals along with a 5 am wake up it means it is normal…