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HILDA finds working from home boosts women's job satisfaction more than men's, and that has a downside

Written by Mark Wooden, Professorial Fellow, The University of Melbourne

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The shift to working from home is unlikely to reverse.

Data from the HILDA (Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia) Survey released on Monday show the proportion of Australians working “most hours” from home jumped from around 6% before the pandemic to 21% in 2020. Unpublished data...

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Can you ‘live long and prosper’ by learning economics from Star Trek? Or is that ‘highly illogical’?
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Can you return gifts without a receipt or packaging? A legal expert explains
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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
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The Ultimate Guide to Renting a Van: Tips and Tricks for a Smooth Experience
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Enjoy them while you can? The ecotourism challenge facing Australia's favourite islands
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Effective tips for hiring the right builder for your construction
Finding the right builder with the best home designs is one of the biggest causes of stress for people looking to complete their construction project. The builder you hire will…

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

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

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

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US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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

HILDA finds working from home boosts women's job satisfaction more than men's, and that has a downside

Worker exploitation can hide in plain sight. Here’s how to ensure an ethical summer holiday

In a world of digital money, what’s the right etiquette to split the bill with friends?

‘Weights of gold in bullion’: how the ancients invested in precious metals

Deep in holiday debt? How to start repaying overdue credit and buy now, pay later bills

Can you ‘live long and prosper’ by learning economics from Star Trek? Or is that ‘highly illogical’?

Can you return gifts without a receipt or packaging? A legal expert explains

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

The Ultimate Guide to Renting a Van: Tips and Tricks for a Smooth Experience

Enjoy them while you can? The ecotourism challenge facing Australia's favourite islands

Effective tips for hiring the right builder for your construction

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

RogersDigital.com Announces the Launch of TheBulletin.au, a Destination for Business, Policy and Financial Insight

Controlling business spend is helping finance leaders to forecast with confidence

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Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security