Sally Elson

Sally Elson is MYOB’s head of people advisory and talent.

Latest from Sally Elson

How are you taking care of your mental health?

By Sally Elson | 13 March 2024

  Running a small business allows 2.5+ million Australians to be their own boss and carve out a rewarding career and lifestyle. It is often seen as the epitome of entrepreneurial success and financial independence. However, particularly during economically challenging times, many small business owners experience a negative impact on mental health, writes Sally Elson,…

How to compete in a tough talent market

By Sally Elson | 1 October 2023

  The tight talent market right now is making recruitment tricky for all businesses. In late 2022, there were more jobs available than people to fill the roles, and according to the National Skills Commission, recruitment was consistently more difficult last year compared with 2021. So, what is to come in 2023? Sally Elson, Head…

Breaking the bias’ by helping women attain careers in STEM

By Sally Elson | 3 July 2022

As International Women’s Day rolls around once more, this year’s theme of ‘Breaking the Bias’ is a reminder that we still have a long way to go to achieve gender balance in fields that have up til now been dominated by men. One way to achieve this balance is to encourage and support more women…

4 easy changes to make workplace wellness work for you

By Sally Elson | 7 December 2021

Workplaces are going beyond traditional health and safety requirements for their employees and emphasising more holistic wellbeing, with mental health and financial wellness new areas of employee benefits being offered by employers, says Sally Elson, MYOB’s Head of People Advisory and Talent. It’s no surprise that mental health is a key concern for small business…

5 of the best tips to make the most out of remote work

By Sally Elson | 31 August 2020

Coronavirus restrictions have seen a significant shift in how we work, with 46% of working Australians now working from home, a first for many small businesses across the country. Sally Elson, MYOB’s head of people advisory and talent, provides tips for small business owners adapting their workforce to a longer-term work from home environment. Changes…