Business News

The CrowdStrike outage caused chaos for business – could we see a class action?

Written by Michael Adams, Professor of Corporate Law & Academic Director of UNE Sydney campus, University of New England

Until last Friday, many businesses hadn’t really dealt with anything quite like the speed and severity of the CrowdStrike IT outage.

Being forced to stop operations is costly. Some estimates put the damage bill from the outage at more than A$1 billion in Australia alone.

As they continue to tally the losses, it’s only natural that...

Is it okay to feel ‘schadenfreude’ at work? Here’s how to navigate this complex emotion
Pressmaster/GettyHave you ever felt delighted (perhaps secretly) when something went wrong for someone else? We may not openl…
Despite new tariffs on beef, China is far from closing the door on trade with Australia
Australia has been reminded once again that China isn’t always a reliable trading partner. Last week, on New Year&rsquo…
Inflation cooled more than expected in November. But rate cuts remain unlikely anytime soon
Annual inflation cooled in November. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) consumer price index (CPI) report, rele…
Building a Crisis-Proof Network for Australia
The Growing Impact of Climate Disasters: Australia is facing an increase in climate-driven disasters. From catastrophic fl…
A fresh start feels powerful – until motivation fades. Here’s how to set work goals that stick
May Lim/GettyEvery January, offices quietly reset. New planners appear on desks. Fresh notebooks open in meetings. To-do list…
Women have fought hard to be recognised as farmers. There’s still more work to be done
pixdeluxe/GettyWhen we think of an Australian farmer, we often still conjure up an image of a bloke in a hat, perhaps leaning…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

Jim Chalmers' historic moment to build a well-being economy for Australia
Australia’s new federal treasurer, Jim Chalmers, spoke regularly in opposition about a well-being budget and the need to measure more than just the traditional economic indicators. He was even mocked…
What now for petrol prices? Global doom and gloom makes the outlook surprisingly positive
shutterstockIn early March Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed global oil prices up by about 30% and Australians faced paying more than $2.15 a litre for petrol. Contrary to economists’ advice…
Finance drives everything — including your insecurity at work
Finance capital is calling the shots and one of the many consequences of this is increasingly insecure employment.jijomathaidesignersThere’s a common link between the many things that have promoted insecurity at…

I’ve been in customer service for years now. As my team has grown, the number one piece of advice I give is to be your...

Richard Valente, VP of Customer Experience Strategy at TP in Australia, explores how IT-BPM outsourcing is revolutionising the travel sector throu...

Online shoppers with HealthPost’s Flora & Fauna have made 11,000 contributions towards climate and biodiversity projects when ordering parcel ...

Aussie SMEs warn RBA not to ignore global trends, with the current sledgehammer approach threatening business viability and increasing inflation ...

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), Australia’s provider of the leading small business marketing and sales software platform, has been awarded the Employer of ...

RogersDigital.com has announced the launch of TheBulletin.au, a new national digital publication designed to deliver sharp, data-driven reporting ...