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Introduction May 2025Listen Now
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Letting workers go is seldom easy, but, as SMEs feel the heat and batten the hatches, it's an inevitable aspect of downsizing. So, our cover story this month features change expert and employment specialist Esther De La Cruz, who outlines w Read More | 
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Letting people go gracefullyListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 8:20It's a difficult time for many SMEs, and, because of the economic conditions, many are being faced with downsizing. But letting workers go is never easy. Read More |  Ester De La Cruz
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Insights from the front linesListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 8:56It's certainly been a challenging time for small businesses, economically and politically Workplace relations changes are just one example. Read More |  Andrew McKellar, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Fighting for family firmsListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 7:45They are staggering figures: Family businesses make up about 70 per cent of Australian enterprises and employ about half of the workforce. But it seems they are not getting the recognition they deserve. Read More |  Catherine Sayer, Family Business Association
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Should DEI die?Listen to a Preview
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Running Time: 7:26DEI - diversity, equity, and inclusion, - is in the spotlight, with diverse opinions on the issue. With the United States moving to abolish these programs, do you think Australia should follow suit? Read More |  Aaron McEwan, Gartner
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Clear communications for peak performanceListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 7:42It's often a struggle for managers to address poor performance effectively. Read More |  David Dilger, Edge Legal
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A 6-step guide to handle entitled employeesListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 9:08It's fair to say that entitled workers who balk at treatment the deem unfavourable to them, can be toxic for the workplace. Read More |  Michelle Gibbings
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Dealing with difficult conversationsListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 6:09How good are you at initiating, and then conducting, a difficult conversation? Sometimes, running an effective small business means traversing some tough conversations with staff. Read More |  Steve Vamos
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Mindful communication for businessListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 6:39When you hear the term 'mindful listening' do you think of it more as a soft skill, or a game-changing ability for business success? Read More |  Megan Flamer, Excited Adults
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Closing comments & quote of the monthListen Now
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Now, our quote of the month - which comes from Nobel Prize-winning American economist Milton Friedman, who said... Read More | 
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