Measuring what matters: Chalmers unveils ‘ecological economics’ to track Australia’s wellbeing
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is about to release what he is calling “Measuring What Matters” – Australia’s first national wellbeing framework.
Research shows clear relationship between unemployment and suicide
The study is based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data on underutilised labour and suicide rates from 2004 to 2016.
Endota Spa founder Melanie Gleeson shares her personal health and wellbeing tips
Endota Spa has grown to become one of Australia’s most recognised spa and wellness brands since launching in 2000.
Why some employees still avoid taking a mental health day
If you work for an organisation or in a team where you feel safe to discuss mental health challenges, you are fortunate.
Paypa Plane shows how startups can embrace paid parental leave equality
The parental leave policy removes the “primary” and “secondary” labels that can too often be applied to parents from employers and governments.
Five reasons why gender-neutral dress codes can positively affect employee wellbeing
The shift to having a more relaxed dress code in the workplace is not only stylish and more comfortable, but it also has a positive effect on our mental health.
With new regulations in place, it’s time to make managing psychosocial hazards a top business priority
While new regulations can feel overwhelming, there’s clear processes and steps to take to make managing psychosocial hazards a priority in your business.
How small businesses can support new and expectant parents in three simple ways
One of the biggest ways you can support expectant and new parents in your business is to build a culture that puts their wellbeing front and centre. Best of all? It doesn’t cost a cent!
Experts call on the government to look at flexible four-day work weeks ahead of massive Australasian trial
Pressure will be put on the government as an employer to look at flexibility measures like a four-day working week, says an economic expert.
Overall wellbeing of Australia’s small business owners lags behind the general population, Xero report reveals
High inflation, uncertainty about the future, slowing economic growth, and staff wellbeing concerns are high on the list of challenges facing the nation’s small business owners in 2023.
High achievers use these five effective strategies to overcome their anxiety
Here’s a little secret: some very successful people are wracked by anxiety. They worry about worst-case scenarios and every little thing that could go wrong.
Short sleeves, shorter weeks: Aussie workwear brand TradeMutt trials four-day roster
Queensland-based social impact workwear brand TradeMutt is already two months into trailing a four-day work week, with founders Ed Ross and Daniel Allen deeming the response to the six-month trial as “incredible.”