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Productivity is not the responsibility of workers. It’s up to managers and that’s a real challenge.

Learn how to make job sharing work with practical strategies for communication, role clarity and collaboration that support performance and flexibility.

Recruitment specialists at CareerCast say people should find out what’s available at work.

Discover how to manage intrapreneurs effectively by balancing innovation, structure and support to drive growth from within.

Managers accustomed to using certain practices are going to have to change their ways – and practices – if they hope to engage and retain Gen Y.

Discover how challenging times create opportunities to bounce forward, build resilience and emerge stronger through effective leadership.

Discover why Tim Ferriss has the X factor, examining his approach to performance, experimentation and redefining success.

Managing employees who remain after downsizing can be every bit as challenging as telling people they are no longer required. By Leon Gettler Rebuilding morale after a round of redundancies is one of the most difficult tasks for managers. Energy levels might have dropped and employees who survived the cleanout might experience what is referred to as "survivor syndrome". Their initial relief can turn into guilt at having kept their jobs while their colleagues lost out. Others can feel envious over their colleagues' severance packages or even their new jobs.

It might seem a tad morbid, but you should always be prepared for that dreaded tap on the shoulder. By Tom Skotnicki The recent election of a Coalition government may not provide sufficient stimulus to stop the tightening of Australia's job market, particularly with its announced intention to reduce public sector jobs. As job prospects wind down, more thought will need to be given by executives to exit strategies.

Discover how leaders can motivate staff during tough times by building trust, communication and shared purpose.