The Australian Financial Review --- Page: 64 : 31 October 2006
Original article by Bronwyn Fryer

ABIX Summary
Business people should not work to excess, to the point of exhaustion. Those who go with little sleep, working extra long hours, end up in a state of fatigue that is like being drunk. They simply cannot make smart decisions. They also pose a risk because they may make mistakes, or cause accidents. The body's circadian rhythm cannot be switched on to work extra long hours. A person who goes without sleep builds up a sleep debt and the body and mind force him or her to sleep eventually. Employee work time should be limited for this reason too. Shift workers have to have days off, so the body can rest and sleep can occur naturally. Originally published in "Harvard Business Review".

Is this you?...

Link: http://www.hodgsonco.com.au/setupbusiness.htm

Setting up your own business is an important project personally, legally and emotionally.

There is much to do, learn and make decisions about. The structure of your business, and the cost of establishing it, are vital. It is preferable that you obtain advice from your professional advisers (lawyer accountant and financial adviser) banker and others before taking those first steps. They can give you invaluable assistance in your new venture and their advice may even save you money in the future. This article sets out some of the issues to consider in establishing your business.

When setting for the Brand You, what structure will work best?
Have you set yourself up one way and then wished you had made a different decision?

Link: http://www.hcamag.com

In Brazil passions run high, in everything from football to salsa dancing. Yet for all its cultural contributions to the world, it's not exactly perceived as a hotbed of business innovation. It's a country which has taken its fair share of hard knocks in recent years, with an economy that has struggled with hyperinflation, four currency devaluations and record unemployment. Against this backdrop, one company has dared to be different.

And thank goodness for that! Why organisations continue to clone each other does not make for a Unique Working Proposition! We at aCE model ourselves on Semco in our own way, and you know what, we're really rather happy about it all.

What about your organisation, or ones you work within, are there more rules coming out each day or are more being removed?
If there are rules being removed, an example?

Link: http://www.acetalentnet.com.au

Tom Peters was the first we made reference to in regard to a Brand You World in a Story on Talent.
According to a new report from Hays, mature-aged workers will become sought-after, and employment Branding is a long-term solution to the skills shortage.
They also believe that training will take on a new significance in the workplace as a result...nothing new there!
We ran a poll last month asking "Does your organisation have structured working policies and processes to retain mature age workers in the workplace?"....with a whopping 69% saying "NO".

How are you working on Brand You?
Is your organisation reflecting Mature Age Talent pool management?
If not, why not?

Link: http://www.acetalentnet.com.au/deirdre_gruiters.php

Deirdre Gruiters is a business woman with extensive experience in consulting, organisational development, and learning and development.

Industry experience spans the financial services industry including retail banking, corporate banking and learning and development. Deirdre has a passion for continuous learning and sharing that passion with others. Her consulting background coupled with a solutions mindset ensure she is focused on providing clients with creative and flexible solutions that meet their specific needs and align with business strategy and best practice people management and development.

Deirdre joined aCE talentNET, in 2003. She enjoys her role as Executive Director and Corporate Talent Agent, and being part of a winning formula that will not only ensure the continuing growth and success of aCE talentNET, and also that of aCE's clients and consultants.

Deirdre is responsible for consulting and brokering services by providing clients, and consultants, with quality support and advice on resourcing needs.

She is also an internationally published author after being featured as the lead article in the "Consulting Ahead" July 08 edition (hyperlink to attached article) - The Journal of the Consultancy Development Centre, India.