Business
Small businesses to get free cyber education boost
22 November
A new cyber health check program is being set up for small and medium businesses, allowing them to undertake a free assessment of their security measures. Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil says cyber issues are a growing risk for all businesses...[Read More]
Firms eye redundancies as job market hits tipping point
22 November
Australia’s ultra-tight job market could be reaching a turning point as more employers flag redundancies. Yet the sharp rise in redundancy intentions – to 31 per cent from 17 per cent – in the Australian HR Institute’s quarterly survey comes...[Read More]
Quality is what people remember
16 November
Like other well-known fashion houses that have stood the test of time, Gucci is an iconic brand that has always been focused on quality. From the leather bags they made for saddles in the 1920s to the clothes and accessories the brand is known for...[Read More]
Cybercrime hits government, business and Australians
15 November
A cybercrime is reported in Australia every six minutes. While this represents a surge in cybersecurity threats, it is just the tip of the iceberg, a government intelligence agency says. Australia is a particularly big target for many syndicates and...[Read More]
‘Alarming’: big gaps in organisations’ cyber security
15 November
The confidential information of Australians could be at risk after a survey from the corporate regulator revealed many organisations had limited or no capability to adequately protect data. A report from the Australian Securities and Investments...[Read More]
Worker protections sooner on the cards as bill split
8 November
Employees with post-traumatic stress or facing domestic violence have been given new hope they could have further protection by Christmas. A slate of changes to workplace laws have been split so less contentious parts can pass immediately while the...[Read More]
Businesses on Facebook, Instagram can be Meta-verified
1 November
Businesses on Facebook or Instagram can subscribe to a verification tool that should stop consumers getting stung while shopping online. Just this week, Australia’s well-known fashion label Sportscraft warned customers there had been an increase...[Read More]
Workplace bill won’t force workers off casual contracts
1 November
Casual workers who do no want to transition into permanent contracts will not be forced to after the government agreed to amend its workplace reforms bill. The laws seek to close loopholes in an attempt to improve pay, protections for gig economy...[Read More]
5 Key Leadership Skills You Need to Develop Now
26 October
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]
Industrial emissions a key to hitting climate targets
25 October
Many clean energy advocates want to focus on electrifying homes but Australians need to consider how their emissions-intensive economy makes products, a leading public financier says. Darren Miller, CEO of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency,...[Read More]
Many women left behind by pay gap efforts
25 October
Women who don’t fit the mould of being straight, white and able bodied have been left behind by gender pay gap initiatives. A report from Victoria’s Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner, has exposed how a person’s age, cultural identity,...[Read More]
Is owning a business the same as having a job?
19 October
Given a chance, most people would love to own a business and be their own boss. If you have a great product or service concept, the thought of building your own company from scratch can be very attractive. After all, who doesn’t want to be the...[Read More]
Rise of artificial intelligence creates heavy workload
18 October
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) will spawn sprawling data centres and could threaten essential services without major changes, a leading company warns. Data centres account for approximately four per cent of Australia’s energy usage each...[Read More]
CEOs urged to ‘lean in’ on cybersecurity
18 October
Chief executives need to “lean in and educate themselves” about cybersecurity, and their businesses should conduct consistent stress testing and drills, one expert says. Jacqui Kernot, the security director of Accenture ANZ, told AAP that CEOs...[Read More]
Five ‘Must Dos’ for Employees Who Want to Become Business Owners
12 October
Are you ready to make the jump from employee to business owner? While starting your own business can seem daunting, there are lots of things you can do to improve your chances of success. Having an experienced mentor with an accounting background...[Read More]