Business
Gender pay gap wider for managers than other job types
25 January
The hourly gender pay gap is wider for Australian managers than for professionals, labourers and other classes of workers. Men in management roles were earning almost 20 per cent more than their female counterparts based on average earnings each...[Read More]
Business ticks off expanded paid parental leave scheme
25 January
Business groups have backed a proposal to increase the number of weeks offered under the paid parental leave scheme. The federal government introduced legislation last year which would extend the scheme by two weeks each year from July 1, to...[Read More]
Corporate Australia winning at climate ‘double-speak’
18 January
Leading Australian companies are “talking the talk” on climate but failing to follow through on green commitments, posing a threat to national climate targets, researchers say. Data on corporate and peak body lobbying on climate policy found...[Read More]
‘Disinformation takeover’ a source of worry as AI grows
18 January
A world run by robots is often a top concern when discussing artificial intelligence but the government is not worried about a takeover so much as a disinformation deluge. As technology rapidly develops, it’s considering laws to ensure stronger AI...[Read More]
Leadership skills for workplace success
11 January
Developing leadership abilities is not always simple, which is why only a select few are successful in their quest to become effective leaders. Those who succeed, however, can take their teams and organisation to new heights. To become a successful...[Read More]
Winemakers could save the world, one goon bag at a time
10 January
Cask wine, sometimes called boxed wine but lovingly known to connoisseurs as goon, is not only better for your bank balance but could also help save the planet. Glass bottles, the vintner’s receptacle of choice for millennia, are responsible for...[Read More]
Snacks giant sorted with favourite Aussie ingredients
3 January
A global food giant is backing local manufacturing as Australians increasingly want to know what goes into their snacks. Some 90 per cent of what Cadbury and fancy cracker maker Mondelez sells in Australia is made here, with almost $1 billion a year...[Read More]
Strategies to increase employability: upskilling and reskilling
28 December
In a fast-paced, evolving work environment, continuous learning and adaptability are paramount to dealing with unemployment and in building and succeeding in one’s career. Employees and employers alike need to embrace upskilling and reskilling...[Read More]
Smart homes to save energy costs in virtual power plant
20 December
Energy costs could be slashed by plugging in two million smart meters linked to more than 140,000 household devices to create a virtual power plant bigger than a solar farm. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) on Monday announced $9.75...[Read More]
Australia not seeking to ‘hold back’ changing world
20 December
Australia is not trying to hold back a changing world, or isolate itself from it, Anthony Albanese says as the nation works to strengthen its relationships in the Pacific. In a speech to the Lowy Institute on Tuesday night, the prime minister said...[Read More]
Infrastructure boom drives skills and labour shortage
14 December
A construction boom across multiple Australian states will widen a skills and labour gap, with the nation already short of more than 200,000 infrastructure workers. The latest snapshot by Infrastructure Australia shows some regional areas in NSW,...[Read More]
Summer of extreme demand to test evolving energy grid
13 December
Australia’s energy market operators are confident the network is in good shape ahead of another hazardous summer. But governments, companies and regulators are readying for a so-called one-in-10-year day of high demand and potentially deadly...[Read More]
Preparing to go caravaning in Australia and the advantages of working remotely.
7 December
Preparing for a caravanning trip in Australia is an exciting venture, especially for those embracing the freedom of remote work. Australia’s diverse landscapes, from its sun-kissed beaches to the rugged outback, provide a spectacular backdrop for...[Read More]
Tried-and-Tested Tax Planning Strategies for Small Businesses
7 December
Every dollar counts in business, especially for small enterprises. Therefore, you need to find ways to minimise your tax liability in addition to optimising income or profit. With a small business tax planning strategy, you can increase profits...[Read More]
Time management – the meaning, importance & benefits
7 December
It is often said that ‘Time and tide wait for no one.’ Therefore, to achieve success in life, one needs to develop a deep appreciation for time. Anyone can benefit from time management — whether in school, in the office or with life in...[Read More]