Amantha Imber, Author at SmartCompany

Amantha Imber

“Far beyond the norm”: What the winners of Australasia’s best workplaces do differently

In the 2021 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list, the top ranking workplaces demonstrated several key differences compared to the rest.

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My staff have been doing four-day work weeks for eight months. Here’s what I’ve learnt

In 2020, Amantha Imber and the Inventium team ran a six-month experiment where everyone worked four days a week, but were paid for five.

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Four ways to replace serendipitous conversations in the virtual world

While many managers are lamenting the death of serendipitous conversations due to remote working, there are virtual alternatives.

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Three surprising ways to make Zoom meetings more engaging and personable

Zoom meetings aren't going away any time soon, so here are three ways to foster deeper connections with your co-workers.

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Intelligent calendars and endless pockets: Nine apps to make working from home a whole lot easier

Looking to increase connectedness with colleagues and reduce distractions in your home office? Here are nine apps that will help you out.

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Amantha Imber runs a successful business — but she still has impostor syndrome

I realised that all my life, I was waiting for the day that my achievements would somehow warrant feeling unequivocally confident.

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Lunchtime singing and awards for failure: The best perks from Australia’s most innovative companies

These organisations aren't just delivering results, they are creating innovative working environments too. Here are some of the perks on offer.

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Adapt or die: The business case for innovation

There are two significant reasons you should prioritise innovation: to grow your small business and to avoid a painful business death.

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Lock your phone in a safe: How the world’s most productive people avoid digital distractions

Six minutes. This is the amount of time people can stay focused on a task before succumbing to the digital distractions of email or messaging apps.

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Four science-backed ways to boost your productivity

The difference between getting to the top of our field and remaining mediocre comes down to how wisely we use our time.

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