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Business owners' control of their work-life balance is the fine line between hard work and hell

Written by Park Thaichon, Lecturer and Cluster Leader, Relationship Marketing for Impact Research Cluster, Griffith University

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We live in a society in which people are trying to do more each day. Both work and life are worthy competitors for time. Yet the complex demands of modern society have redefined the notion of work-life balance.

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Business owners' control of their work-life balance is the fine line between hard work and hell

KPAT Hotels appoints acclaimed chef Marky Godbeer to helm the Sunshine Coast’s newest venue Sully's Rooftop

Why Australia is right to put affordable medicine ahead of beating US pharmaceutical tariffs

How Australia’s mining sector locks women out of high-paying roles

Australia’s biggest stock exchange needs tougher competition, or we all risk paying the price

Want a dog-friendly workplace? Here’s what you’ll need to get right

This little-known government scheme can help retirees tap into $3 trillion of housing wealth

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Microsoft Announces New AI Powered Bing Search Engine

Australia’s leading innovation festival _SOUTHSTART // ODYSSEY has launched the 2023 festival program

8 Tricks To Increase Creativity in Your Office

Work-life Balance Key to Solving Construction Talent Shortage

How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

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