RedBalloon in the News

Here's our archive of coverage in the business media for Australia and New Zealand.

For media requests please contact our Communications Specialist, Lauren Ashton directly on 02 8755 0034 or email lauren@redballoon.com.au

Our founding director Naomi Simson is a regular speaker on leadership, engagement and entrepreneurship. Should you be interested in a guest speaker please contact Philippa Lowe directly on 02 8755 0040 or email philippa@redballoon.com.au

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The Happiness Factor - HR Monthly (29 November 2011)

Staff can't be expected to keep their nose to the grind stone without any thanks. These days emotional drivers are just as important as pay when it comes to employee satisfaction. Carolyn Boyd investigates and interviews among others RedBalloon's engagement consultant James Wright. Read More
Webcast: Naomi speaks with Innovative Women (18 August 2011)

RedBalloon’s Founder, Naomi Simson talks with Innovative Women on the Boardroom Radio Australia network on managing a fast growth company, how to best motivate her people, the importance of engagement and a few other helpful advice for online businesses. Read More
RedBalloon acknowledged as Best Place to Work (27 June 2011)

RedBalloon has been ranked by BRW and The Great Places to Work Institute as Australia’s 29th. It's the third year in a row we have made the list and BRW Journalist Jackie Range came out to us to visit and see what made us tick. Her article 'More than Hot Air' appeared in the winners issue of BRW. Read More
HR needs to connect with commercial: Report (15 April 2011)

Thomson Reuters HR Report examines RedBalloon and Shirlaws Engagement Capabilities Report and the need for HR Managers to follow up on engagement surveys with implementation plans and measure ROI. Read More
Praise for The Big RED Toolkit (18 March 2011)

St George Bank has implemented a new program that provides managers with a constant reminder of the importance of recognition and allows them to reward staff with experience vouchers. Ross Miller, General Manager HR, at St George Bank talks to HR Leader. Read More
HR Leader: Secrets of a happy workforce (10 February 2011)

The happiness and wellbeing of employees is a critical business issue and impacts directly on the bottom line. At an exclusive HR Leader roundtable RedBalloon's Naomi Simson and James Wright share their secrets alongside other HR professionals on how to build a happy workforce. Read More
NineMSN Money: RedBalloon Founder says Google wage incentive is a waste! (16 November 2010)

NineMSN Money runs RedBalloon Founder Naomi Simson's reaction to Google pay cuts, deemed as wastage and short sighted. Read More
RedBalloon Founder says Google US$233m wage spend waste of money (12 November 2010)

Naomi Simson CEO RedBalloon responds to Google's announcement of a global 10 percent pay rise and says it is a short sighted and won't save retention. Read More
Who's Who of HR Announced (11 November 2010)

The Who's Who of HR has been announced by Human Capital Magazine identifying the industry's movers and shakers of the last 12 months - and our Megan Bromley makes the list! Read More
Australia's Dream Employers announced (28 October 2010)

RedBalloon and Insync announce Australia's Dream Employers and key findings from national research project at media event Read More