Headline:

Bad emails causing workplace stress

Abstract:

Poor quality emails are causing almost as much stress in the workplace as the number of emails received, a psychological study has revealed.

Keywords:

Email, workplace communication

Category:

Management

Order code: 060709Ntermpayments – Word count: 515 – Publish date: 6 July 2009

Headline:

More accountability on termination payments through new Bill

Abstract:

The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, has introduced into Federal Parliament legislation aimed at improving the regulatory framework applying to termination payments for company directors and executives.

Keywords:

Corporate issues, executive, company directors

Category:

Management

Order code: 290609Neowareport – Word count: 515 – Publish date: 29 June 2009

Headline:

Women board directors influential but still few and far between

Abstract:

While there is only one woman board director for every 12 male board directors, when women do finally make it onto the boards of Australia’s top 200 companies they appear to be punching above their weight, according to a research report released today by the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA). Women executive managers in the same companies, however, are faring badly compared to their male colleagues.

Keywords:

Board membership, women, corporate issues

Category:

Management

Order code: 290609Nflexiblework – Word count: 679 – Publish date: 29 June 2009

Headline:

Flexible hours key to staff satisfaction

Abstract:

Almost half of Australian employees are unhappy with their working hours, according to a study of 3,324 workers that found staff want to work fewer hours for a greater work-life balance.

Keywords:

Work/life balance, workforce participation

Category:

Management