Business
Work, Wander, and Well-being: Mastering the Art of the Working Holiday
28 March
Taking your business on the road for a working holiday presents an enticing blend of work and leisure, allowing you to explore new destinations while keeping your operations running smoothly. Â This concept has gained popularity with the rise of...[Read More]
Contractors in line for rewards over gender pay wins
28 March
Large employers will have to make concrete progress on gender equality targets if they want to stay in the running for future government work. Under a planned policy change, businesses with more than 500 employees will need to choose three...[Read More]
âFull-time, always-onâ senior roles lock out women
27 March
Job sharing and more part-time senior roles are among ways employers are elevating more women into leadership and narrowing gender pay gaps. Only seven per cent of managers work part-time compared to 22 per cent of non-managers â percentages the...[Read More]
PM says minimum wage workers âshould not fall behindâ
27 March
Millions of workers covered by awards and minimum rates of pay will be hoping for a sizeable wage boost this year to help cover cost of living pressures that are only recently starting to ease. The annual wage review debate has kicked off this week...[Read More]
Empowering Your Future: The Top 10 Reasons to Start Your Own Business
21 March
Starting your own business is a journey filled with challenges, opportunities, and personal growth. Itâs a path that many choose to embark upon for a myriad of reasons, each unique to the individualâs aspirations and circumstances.  Here are...[Read More]
Workers underprepared as AI reaches turning point
20 March
Only one in 20 Australian businesses are ready to deploy and leverage AI despite research suggesting almost all jobs will be affected, a report says. The crucial lack of understanding about generative artificial intelligence comes as workers already...[Read More]
Extra paid parental leave welcomed but unions want more
20 March
A jump in paid parental leave to 26 weeks will help address the gender pay gap and stop working parents from losing out when they have children, the peak union body has said as legislation cemented the move on Monday. The 20 weeks of paid leave...[Read More]
Calls to heat up competition in nationâs postal sector
20 March
Australian entrepreneur James Chin Moody loves to make curry, but he wonât settle for any old supermarket spice. âWe get our curry powder sent from Humpty Doo, itâs fantasticâ Mr Chin Moody tells AAP of the Northern Territory culinary...[Read More]
What does ethical investing mean? How does it relate to ESG investing?
14 March
Investing is typically perceived as a wealthy-only pastime with no regard for the environment or social issues. However, that is not always the case, and the old mindset of making money for its own sake doesnât need to stay. Â People have become...[Read More]
Work from home like a pro: tips for setting up your home office
14 March
The advent of digital technology has transformed the business landscape, ushering in a new era where working from home is no longer a rarity but a common occurrence. This shift has necessitated the need for entrepreneurs to create conducive...[Read More]
How to ask your boss to work remotely
14 March
The remote work trend has gained significant momentum in recent years, offering employees the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Â If youâre planning to join the ranks of remote workers, convincing your employer to grant you...[Read More]
NAPLAN results to arrive within weeks of testing
13 March
For more than one million Australian students, the anxious wait for their NAPLAN test results will be cut in half. On Wednesday, 1.3 million school students from nearly 10,000 schools across the nation will begin their NAPLAN examination, which...[Read More]
Need for better recognition of migrant qualifications
13 March
Australia must better recognise the international qualifications of migrants to help address crippling skills shortages, new research has found. The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) released a report on Wednesday showing the...[Read More]
Big end of town ready on new climate regime
6 March
A survey shows big business is largely ready for Australiaâs new climate disclosure regime that is slated to start soon, despite a strong pushback that could cause a delay. A climate governance study released on Tuesday by the Australian Institute...[Read More]
WorkCover changes to pass after premiums deal reached
6 March
The Victorian government and opposition have brokered a deal to push through contentious changes to the stateâs broken worker insurance scheme. Premiums for businesses under the WorkCover scheme will be frozen for the 2024/25 financial year under...[Read More]