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[4 research-backed strategies to boost conversions by leveraging an eCommerce tech stack](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/6492/data-driven-strategies-to-increase-online-conversions) — 26/06/2024 — Andrew Blair — Capterra surveyed nearly 500 frequent online shoppers in Australia to find out what strategies businesses should utilise to drive conversions in a time where consumers are feeling the pinch of risi... 2. [Online shopping habits: A study of generational variances in Australia](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/6475/generational-variances-of-online-shopping-habits) — 11/06/2024 — Andrew Blair — In this article, Capterra surveyed 5,585 respondents across multiple countries to compare how Australians shop online and analysed the generational differences to gain insight into their habits and... 3. [A third of employees would take a pay cut to work fully remotely: What would encourage a return to office?](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/6468/strategy-for-return-to-office-australia) — 30/05/2024 — Laura Burgess — After a period of primarily remote work or hybrid arrangements, many companies want employees to now work on-site more often, if not full-time. What are businesses doing to encourage this return to... 4. [Cost of living: 75% of employees say work-related costs have increased in Australia within the last year](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/6438/cost-of-living-and-work-expenses-increase-australia) — 30/04/2024 — Laura Burgess — Whether employees work remotely or are in the office, they inevitably experience work expenses related to commuting, child care, or utilities. Given that the cost of living is high, what can compan... 5. [Burnout is high for middle managers in Australia: What can companies do?](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/5443/strategies-for-middle-managers-burnout-australia) — 15/04/2024 — Laura Burgess — Middle managers are critical in companies as they are closest to day-to-day operations and frontline employees. However, according to Capterra's recent research, they often feel burned out and desi... 6. [Report finds 60% of Australians work with employees in other countries: how to ensure a collaborative workplace across locations](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/4537/report-on-collaborative-workplace-for-employees-across-locations) — 26/02/2024 — Laura Burgess — While international teams offer companies several benefits, they can face various challenges, such as time zones and cultural differences and lack of face-to-face interactions. But what can busines... 7. [Data breaches: Nearly half of Aussie employees use same password across multiple accounts](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/4506/data-breaches-and-employee-behaviours-australia-report) — 31/01/2024 — Laura Burgess — Employee behaviour is a critical factor in companies preventing data breaches. Adhering to cybersecurity practices, such as regular training and communication with IT departments, can help to prote... 8. [Cybersecurity threats: Advanced email phishing attacks are biggest concern for Aussie businesses in 2024](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/4488/cybersecurity-threats-report-australia) — 22/01/2024 — Laura Burgess — Cybersecurity investment is essential to any business strategy to protect sensitive customer and company data. Which cybersecurity threats are companies in Australia concerned about in 2024? Are th... 9. [Employee experience: What strategies can business leaders use to improve workplace engagement?](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/4379/employee-experience-strategies-for-business-leaders) — 07/12/2023 — Alexis Zahner - Guest Contributor — Great leadership can help foster a positive environment by providing direction, communication and support in the workplace. So, what can SME leaders do to improve the company’s employee experience ... 10. [5 types of employee satisfaction surveys and how they benefit companies](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/4368/benefits-of-employee-satisfaction-survey-australia) — 04/12/2023 — Anna Sheridan, Emilie Audubert — Every company has a source of innovation and improvement available at its fingertips: the opinion of its employees. In this article, we explain how to implement a suitable employee satisfaction que... 11. [Change management process: Everything businesses need to know](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/4348/change-management-process-and-software) — 27/11/2023 — Laura Burgess, Ines Bahr — Change is inevitable for both companies and individuals alike. It can be an uncomfortable shift for employees when organisational change occurs. So how can SMEs implement change management processe... 12. [How can business decision-makers avoid software buyer’s regret in 2024?](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/4353/how-to-avoid-software-buyers-regret-for-business-decision-makers) — 22/11/2023 — Laura Burgess — Capterra surveyed 350 business decision-makers in Australia about their software purchases in 2023 and the areas they might have experienced buyer's regret. What will decision-makers do to improve ... 13. [5 best practices for companies to avoid recruitment bias when hiring staff](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/1072/bias-in-recruitment) — 17/11/2023 — Laura Burgess, Anna Hammond — When hiring staff, avoiding recruitment bias is not only a matter of ethical consideration, but a diverse workplace can bring together employees with different perspectives, experiences and ideas. ... 14. [Capterra Australia’s consumer trends eBook](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/4331/australia-consumer-trends-ebook) — 07/11/2023 — Laura Burgess — Keeping up with consumer behaviour trends offers invaluable insights for businesses to stay competitive. However, sudden shifts are inevitable due to factors, such as technological advancements and... 15. [Recruiting strategies: How to handle high-volume job applications in 5 steps](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/4306/recruiting-strategies-high-volume-job-applications-australia) — 31/10/2023 — Laura Burgess — Smaller, fast-growing companies can face high volumes of job applications due to their rapid expansion and increase in recruitment needs. But what can small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) do to... 16. [Digital workplace tools: Report finds driving efficiency and saving time are top benefits for employees](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/4300/research-study-digital-workplace-tools-australia) — 30/10/2023 — Laura Burgess — Leveraging digital workplace tools can help businesses stay competitive and adapt to changing work environments. With advantages such as driving efficiency and saving time, do the pros of adopting ... 17. [Single Touch Payroll reporting explained](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/1330/single-touch-payroll-reporting-the-key-points-for-australian-smes) — 27/10/2023 — Anna Hammond, Laura Burgess — This article was originally published on 27/02/23. In this article, we break down the key points that small businesses need to know about Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting, STP phase 2, and how... 18. [Digital natives and digital immigrants: How to train a multigenerational workforce](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/4262/research-study-digital-natives-digital-immigrants-australia) — 17/10/2023 — Laura Burgess — Customising training sessions in technologies for digital natives (those who have grown up around technology) and digital immigrants (those who adapted to its evolution) is crucial when building a ... 19. [5 best practices for construction site safety](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/4228/best-practices-construction-site-safety) — 29/09/2023 — Laura Burgess — Construction site safety is crucial as dangerous equipment and physically rigorous tasks require precautions and safety measures to prevent on-site accidents or fatalities. This article outlines th... 20. [Smart cities: How can businesses contribute to their growth in Australia?](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/4212/research-study-smart-cities-australia) — 28/09/2023 — Laura Burgess — Successful smart cities require partnerships between governments, the private sector, and communities to help improve urban living and make cities easier to do business in. What are the advantages ... 21. [How to host a virtual home tour in 7 easy steps](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/1571/host-a-successful-virtual-house-tour-guide) — 22/09/2023 — Anna Hammond, Laura Burgess — This article was originally published on 08/06/2020. Virtual house tours offer numerous benefits for real estate professionals, enhancing their ability to market properties effectively and provide... 22. [5 key construction industry trends in Australia](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/4190/construction-industry-trends-australia) — 20/09/2023 — Laura Burgess — What are the latest construction industry trends in Australia? This article covers green building and sustainability, the rise of construction technology (ConTech) and the use of software, drones, ... 23. [AI-generated videos: Are companies using them as part of a content marketing strategy?](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/4158/the-use-of-ai-generated-videos-australia) — 31/08/2023 — Laura Burgess — From improving video quality to reducing production costs, marketers should consider using artificial intelligence (AI) to help with content creation. Read our survey results to see how many compan... 24. [Social media video marketing: Why it's important for businesses](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/4146/key-statistics-social-media-video-marketing-australia) — 24/08/2023 — Laura Burgess — Social media video marketing can benefit businesses with small marketing budgets as it’s a cost-effective way to reach large and even global audiences. But how are companies leveraging the use of s... 25. [Are SMEs leveraging AI in HR to help with decision-making processes?](https://www.capterra.com.au/blog/4107/study-on-the-future-of-ai-in-hr-australia) — 31/07/2023 — Laura Burgess — With artificial intelligence (AI) tools popping up everywhere, human resource (HR) departments may find AI data helpful with hiring, retention or lay-off decision-making. 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