Business
Need for better recognition of migrant qualifications
13 March
Australia must better recognise the international qualifications of migrants to help address crippling skills shortages, new research has found. The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) released a report on Wednesday showing the...[Read More]
Big end of town ready on new climate regime
6 March
A survey shows big business is largely ready for Australia’s new climate disclosure regime that is slated to start soon, despite a strong pushback that could cause a delay. A climate governance study released on Tuesday by the Australian Institute...[Read More]
WorkCover changes to pass after premiums deal reached
6 March
The Victorian government and opposition have brokered a deal to push through contentious changes to the state’s broken worker insurance scheme. Premiums for businesses under the WorkCover scheme will be frozen for the 2024/25 financial year under...[Read More]
‘Energy from waste’ licence milestone for cleaner paper
6 March
An emissions-busting project aims to save a paper mill, create hundreds of jobs and take the equivalent of 50,000 cars off the road by converting waste to energy. Recycling Victoria on Monday announced the state’s first “energy from waste”...[Read More]
Top 10 healthy habits for business owners
29 February
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial for business owners, given the demands and stresses that come with managing a business. Here are ten healthy habits that can support business owners in maintaining their physical and mental well-being,...[Read More]
Rewards of working like dogs at corporate playground
28 February
Staff at a Sydney corporate office have a rooftop playground to exercise their canine companions while at work, with hopes they will soon be able to use public transport to get their pets there. Amazon Australia has opened the playground where...[Read More]
Pay gap transparency as workplace salary data published
28 February
GENDER PAY GAP * Private-sector employers with 100 or more workers have had their median gender pay gaps published by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency * The release includes all employee salaries other than CEOs, heads of business, casual...[Read More]
Why you need to do something you love every single day
22 February
Engaging in activities that you love is not only enjoyable but also offers a multitude of benefits that can enrich your life in various ways. So, if you’re on the fence about indulging one or some of your life’s passions, here are some...[Read More]
Non-compete clauses could slow higher pay, productivity
21 February
Australian workers could be missing out on higher pay because of a common clause in contracts that stops employees moving to competitors. About one in five employers are using what are known as non-compete clauses, according to an entirely new...[Read More]
Rewards push to give apprentices the tools to stay on
21 February
Industry groups hope a review into a federal apprenticeships will lead to better financial incentives for trainees to stay on the job long term. Skills Minister Brendan O’Connor on Monday outlined a review of the Australian apprenticeships...[Read More]
Right to disconnect laws pass federal parliament
14 February
Employees will now have the right to disconnect from work out of hours, after industrial relations changes passed parliament. Under the workplace reforms, employees will have the right to ignore unreasonable calls and emails outside of their...[Read More]
Four-day work week trial delivers sick leave surprise
14 February
A four-day working week trial at Australia’s largest private health provider has delivered a marked drop in sick and carer’s leave among frontline workers. Stress levels have also reduced across all 250 workers in the first 10 weeks of...[Read More]
Urgent changes needed to support women in STEM jobs
14 February
Urgent, industry-wide changes are needed to help more women, Indigenous Australians and migrants thrive in science, engineering and technology jobs, and to help Australia take advantage of emerging markets such as renewable energy, according to a...[Read More]
How asking a recruit’s past salary entrenches pay gap
14 February
Further entrenching the gender pay gap can be as simple as routinely asking job applicants what they earn at their current job, business leaders have been told. Winning support from the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, construction firm Lendlease no...[Read More]
Australia will issue rules for ‘risky’ solar inverters
14 February
Cybersecurity standards for solar inverters, batteries and electric vehicle chargers are being developed by the Australian government amid concerns some equipment could leave the nation exposed to foreign interference. The issue emerged in two...[Read More]