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Industries in desperate need of skilled employees Worldwide, it is estimated that 69 percent of employers reported having difficulty recruiting the qualified workers they are looking for. At the same time, many countries still face high unemployment. Besides the economic recessions in different regions, the… more
Build your business around tools not talent Getting off the treadmill Many business owners get their first taste of success simply be being talented; they’ve got the goods. But the ones that go on to build highly successful companies will not do it on their talent, or even the talent of others. Too many… more
9 to 5 A business disease of the Industrial Age Get done. Go home. Work is good. It adds meaning to our lives. But work that is done from 9am-5pm is almost antithetical to our natural understanding of work. Dear Father, I received your letter on Thursday the 14th with much pleasure. I am well, which is one… more
What comes after Gen Z? Gen Zeds are the most formally educated generation in Australian history – not only have they started their schooling younger, they are also projected to stay in it for longer. Whilst 1 in 10 of the Builders generation have a university degree, 1 in 5 Baby… more
How much are you prepared to invest in your business? In the early days of running a business, we’re all in the same position. There isn’t much money coming in and cash flow is unpredictable. We spend a great deal of time doing the work that our clients need us to do, because we can’t yet afford to pay someone else… more
The participation age Are you? We’re out of the Information Age and well into the Participation Age. It’s your time – are you participating? In 2006 two of us were flown out to Silicon Valley to accept an award by Sun Microsystems for branding, messaging and design work. At this… more
Annoying youth habits in your workforce Day in and day out, more and more youth are coming into the workforce. Did you know that half the world’s population is under 25 years old, and the new generation’s work habits are following them into the workforce? Bad attitudes, scruffy work clothes, turning up… more
15 ways to beat ANY recession I’d like to say up front, that I don’t actually believe in recession. Everything in life has a cycle and business is no exception. I personally LOVE a bit of downtime every now and again. It allows me to breathe – to think – to re-energise myself and my business… more
Key trends and challenges for the next 2 years Embracing complexity: A lot of people have been asking us what we think are the critical trends, issues and developments that will influence our thinking over the next two years. While we have our views, we are also very conscious that these issues will differ… more
The key marketing trends for 2013 Know what to look for as a brand As the pace of technological and social evolution continues to gain momentum, brands are being faced with new and diverse marketing challenges on an annual basis. Each new year seems to bring a series of innovative trends, which… more

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