Business

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]

Australian workers ‘running to stand still’: PC

11 October

Australians are working more than ever to make ends meet but that’s not necessarily translating into extra goods and services. The mining sector led a two per cent fall in labour productivity growth in the June quarter as highlighted in a report...[Read More]

Solution to energy transition might be over our heads

11 October

Australia’s clean energy transition may have “stalled” but the answer could already be on our rooftops, experts say. Home batteries, electric cars and heat pumps are being installed alongside Australia’s world-leading rooftop solar, creating...[Read More]

Work from home like a pro: Essential tips for setting up your home office

5 October

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]

Stress, Time, and Money: The Impact of Commercial Legal Disputes

5 October

In the complex world of business, commercial disputes are a common occurrence that can be both challenging and draining. Whether it involves a disagreement between two businesses or an issue with a supplier or client, commercial disputes are never...[Read More]

Heat on climate, gender at companies’ annual meetings

27 September

Aiming for a sustainable, fair economy also grows companies’ long-term value and responsible shareholders will vote accordingly at upcoming meetings, investors are warning boardrooms. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have taken on...[Read More]

Skills passport wanted to connect workers and employers

27 September

There’s a proposal to create an Australia-wide system to connect workers looking for a new job with employers seeking people with specialised skills and training. The federal government has committed $9.1 million to support a business case for a...[Read More]

Air and sea boost in government’s defence sights

20 September

Australia will step up its pursuit of foreign talent to help develop a nuclear submarine workforce, as the defence force buys over a $1 billion worth of surveillance aircraft to upgrade its anti-submarine capability. Discussions are taking place...[Read More]

Equity fund on stand-by to put federal billions to work