Sydney City Walks

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

7 TIPS TO MANAGE AND MOTIVATE REMOTE TEAMS

Hello there,

I had recently bought a business for sale in Sydney when the pandemic started spreading in the country. We had to go in a lockdown as NSW was one of the worst affected states. Anyway, we continued to work remotely but it made me very anxious as I had not yet developed a rapport with my team. It was time to pull up my socks and get in touch with each of them one-to-one to know what they were feeling. I asked HR to conduct team meeting and schedule daily calls with them to discuss all the projects and their work commitments. We also took out time to informally enjoy our discussions and it helped. Here is an article that will teach you all about managing remote workers.

https://www.business2sell.com.au/blogs/strategy/tips-to-manage-and-motivate-remote-teams

COVID pills, a holy grail vaccine and 'immune fitness': Why there's a virus 'recalibration' coming

Kerry Chant probably summed it up best: "All of us just want COVID to be gone."

The NSW Chief Health Officer was speaking at a press conference earlier this month and said while the idea of the virus vanishing was not possible, 2022 would be a year of "recalibration".

All states and territories in Australia are now living with COVID-19 and — bar occasional snap lockdowns and lockouts in some Top End communities — restrictions are, generally, being eased.

NSW's Blue Mountains could lose World Heritage status if Warragamba dam plan goes ahead: experts

Scientific advisers to the United Nations have delivered a scathing assessment of the NSW government's plans to raise Warragamba dam, prompting fears that the Blue Mountains could lose its world heritage status if the project proceeds.

In a letter to the federal government, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), said raising the dam "appears to be inappropriate in relation to the requirements of the World Heritage Convention".

Australia is a signatory to the World Heritage Convention, and under federal environment law, the federal environment minister is not allowed to approve a project that is inconsistent with the Convention.

Asian Australians' celebrations of Lunar New Year hampered by COVID

As COVID again spoils traditional Lunar New Year celebrations, Asian-Australians have been forced to keep their usually free-ranging family traditions closer to home.

For Marianne Bogard, who is of Vietnamese and French origin, celebrating both Christmas and Lunar New Year is a highlight because her mixed ethnicity means "double the fun".

However, the Year of the Tiger marks the third year in a row Ms Bogard has missed out on celebrating Tết (Vietnamese for Lunar New Year) with her Vietnamese family in Ho Chi Minh City.

Monday, January 10, 2022

How To Clean Hardwood Floors For Scuff-Free Shine

Hi All!

Regular house cleaning chores can help you maintain a clean and hygienic indoor environment. It is good to learn the best ways to clean hardwood floors if you have installed them in your house. They need special care and attention for a polished look. You can’t use anything on the delicate surface, especially abrasive tools and products. Instead use mild dishwashing detergent, white vinegar, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, etc to achieve best possible results. For more tips, read the article I am sharing below on my page and learn the best ways to achieve scuff-free and shiny hardwood floors.

https://www.bondcleaning.sydney/how-to-clean-hardwood-floors-for-scuff-free-shine/

Nurse quits her job at Sydney's Westmead Hospital in protest over 'chaotic and dangerous' conditions due to COVID-19 pandemic

Registered nurse Amy Halvorsen will work her last shift at Sydney's Westmead Hospital on Monday after resigning from the job she loves in protest at ongoing staff shortages that she says have left her burnt out and anxious.

After four years as a nurse, she's decided she could no longer keep working in the "chaotic and dangerous" conditions she saw every day on the wards.

The 32-year-old said she was speaking out to raise awareness about the chronic staff shortages that were crippling the state's hospitals.

"I am nervous about coming forward, however, I believe this is becoming a health crisis and the public needs to know how dire the situation is inside the hospitals right now," she said.

NSW records 30,062 COVID cases and 16 deaths, isolation exemptions for critical workers introduced

NSW has recorded its highest number of COVID deaths in a single day since the pandemic began.

In the 24 hours to 8pm on Saturday, 16 people died from COVID and 30,062 official cases were recorded.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said it was a "very difficult" day for the state which has now recorded 727 deaths since the first COVID case was reported in NSW.

NSW Health said those who died were in their 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s but did not disclose who was or was not vaccinated.

Seven people were from south-west Sydney, two people were from south-eastern Sydney, two people were from Western Sydney, two people were from Sydney’s inner west, one person was from the Central Coast, one person was from the south coast and one person was from northern Sydney.