Business News

The workplace challenge facing Australia (spoiler alert – it’s not technology)

Written by Sarah Kaine, Associate Professor UTS Centre for Business and Social Innovation, University of Technology Sydney

Power imbalances are doing far more to change the way we work than are apps.Shutterstock

This is part of a major series called Advancing Australia, in which leading academics examine the key issues facing Australia in the lead-up to the 2019 federal election and beyond. Read the other pieces in the series here.

With all the hype around the future of...

After the Market’s Rollercoaster Year, It’s Time to Bring Back “Boring” Stock’s
A leading stockbroker says 2026 may be the year investors rediscover the power of “boring” stocks. Craig Semmens, CEO of P…
How this ‘dirtbag’ billionaire chose to do capitalism differently
Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesFew people globally have influenced business, sport, the environment a…
Apptio Rolls Out FinOps Suite to Boost Financial Visibility and Cloud Efficiency for Australian Organisations
As AI adoption surges across Australian industries, rising cloud infrastructure costs are putting finance and technology de…
How to get managers to say yes to flexible work arrangements, according to new research
Diva Plavalaguna/PexelsIn the modern workplace, flexible arrangements can be as important as salary for some. For many employ…
Digital ‘tokenisation’ is reshaping the global financial industry. Is NZ ready?
Getty ImagesImagine investing in a premium Central Otago vineyard, or owning a slice of prime Wellington commercial property…
A stronger focus on prevention could help governments rein in health care and social spending
Deb Cohn-Orbach/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesAt the start of the new year, many of us will commit to joining a …

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…

How Australians are missing out on retirement returns
Australians are missing out on potential returns by not regularly salary sacrificing, according to new research by Finder, Australia’s most visited comparison site. A new Finder survey of 722 people with…
Aussies to spend less dining and drinking amidst cost-of-living pressures
Driven by cost-of-living pressures Australians are preparing to significantly reduce the frequency they visit - and the amount they spend - at restaurants, bars and cafes, according to new research…
The Main Reasons That Small Businesses Should Use Signs for Marketing Purposes
In the dynamic world of modern marketing at the start of the 21st century, many small businesses are finding themselves in a challenging position, competing with larger corporations for consumer…

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Australian retailers are turning to artificial intelligence to simplify and automate returns and exchanges, while strengthening loyalty programs a...

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

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...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

The workplace challenge facing Australia (spoiler alert – it’s not technology)

After the Market’s Rollercoaster Year, It’s Time to Bring Back “Boring” Stock’s

How this ‘dirtbag’ billionaire chose to do capitalism differently

Apptio Rolls Out FinOps Suite to Boost Financial Visibility and Cloud Efficiency for Australian Organisations

How to get managers to say yes to flexible work arrangements, according to new research

Digital ‘tokenisation’ is reshaping the global financial industry. Is NZ ready?

A stronger focus on prevention could help governments rein in health care and social spending

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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

How Australians are missing out on retirement returns

Aussies to spend less dining and drinking amidst cost-of-living pressures

The Main Reasons That Small Businesses Should Use Signs for Marketing Purposes

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

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

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security