Business
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. If you’re planning to join the ranks of remote workers, convincing your employer to grant you...[Read More]
Big end of town ready on new climate regime
6 March
A survey shows big business is largely ready for Australia’s 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]
Top 10 healthy habits for business owners
29 February
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial for business owners, given the demands and stresses that come with managing a business. Here are ten healthy habits that can support business owners in maintaining their physical and mental well-being,...[Read More]
Rewards of working like dogs at corporate playground
28 February
Staff at a Sydney corporate office have a rooftop playground to exercise their canine companions while at work, with hopes they will soon be able to use public transport to get their pets there. Amazon Australia has opened the playground where...[Read More]
Why you need to do something you love every single day
22 February
Engaging in activities that you love is not only enjoyable but also offers a multitude of benefits that can enrich your life in various ways. So, if you’re on the fence about indulging one or some of your life’s passions, here are some...[Read More]
Non-compete clauses could slow higher pay, productivity
21 February
Australian workers could be missing out on higher pay because of a common clause in contracts that stops employees moving to competitors. About one in five employers are using what are known as non-compete clauses, according to an entirely new...[Read More]
Right to disconnect laws pass federal parliament
14 February
Employees will now have the right to disconnect from work out of hours, after industrial relations changes passed parliament. Under the workplace reforms, employees will have the right to ignore unreasonable calls and emails outside of their...[Read More]
Urgent changes needed to support women in STEM jobs
14 February
Urgent, industry-wide changes are needed to help more women, Indigenous Australians and migrants thrive in science, engineering and technology jobs, and to help Australia take advantage of emerging markets such as renewable energy, according to a...[Read More]
How asking a recruit’s past salary entrenches pay gap
14 February
Further entrenching the gender pay gap can be as simple as routinely asking job applicants what they earn at their current job, business leaders have been told. Winning support from the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, construction firm Lendlease no...[Read More]
Workers closer to getting a ‘right to disconnect’
7 February
Workers who are not paid to monitor their phones and emails 24/7 should not be penalised if they choose to disconnect, the prime minister says. A range of workplace changes are before parliament, designed to improve pay and conditions and stamp out...[Read More]
Aussie firms urged to deploy AI to save productivity
7 February
Australian businesses should deploy artificial technology across more parts of their operations or the nation risked falling behind the rest of the world in productivity, a major technology conference has heard. But Microsoft’s AI Tour event in...[Read More]
Five leadership skills that make a great leader
1 February
Being viewed or referred to as a ‘leader’ or ‘future leader’ in any establishment is a major sign of how well-regarded you are as an employee. However, while a leader may or may not be a manager, being a manager doesn’t instantly make...[Read More]
Gender pay gap wider for managers than other job types
24 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
24 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]