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, bein …
Purpose of govt must evolve as voters seek ‘wellbeing’
Politicians are on notice that the old “jobs and growth” catchcry won’t be enough to attract voters, especially younger ones, in Australia’s evolving democracy.Federal politicians are particularly on …
Smart homes to save energy costs in virtual power plant
Energy costs could be slashed by plugging in two million smart meters linked to more than 140,000 household devices to create a virtual power plant bigger than a solar farm.The Australian Renewable En …
Businesses slam workplace changes as bill clears House
Business and industry groups are urging the Albanese government to go back to the drawing board on industrial relations laws after they cleared their first hurdle.The laws, aimed at closing labour hir …
Australians owed millions in unclaimed Medicare rebates
Nearly one million Australians could receive a festive season boost to their bank balance, as the government tries to return $234 million in unclaimed Medicare benefits.On average, these Australians a …
Building a better future for women: ACT honours leader
A business leader who has championed employing more women in the construction industry has been named the ACT’s Australian of the Year for 2024.Jo Farrell founded Build Like A Girl in 2020, a non-prof …
Recruitment blitz celebrates the power of top teachers
A $10 million recruitment blitz will be rolled out in a bid to boost the number of teachers across the nation.The new advertising campaign, called Be That Teacher, will shine the spotlight on eight sc …
Payment plan to help pensioners, job seekers into work
Barriers stopping pensioners and job seekers from working will be dismantled under a federal government plan to create a secure, fairly paid job for everyone who wants one.A vision for work in Austral …
Technicolour quilts sewing a path to financial freedom
Bolts of bright and spotty quilting material are stacked along the walls of a room in Vanessa Jasper’s house, a green table sitting in the centre.This is where the single mother-of-two is setting up h …
Heat on climate, gender at companies’ annual meetings
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, so …
Developing leadership abilities is not always simple, which is why only a select few are successful in their quest to become effective leaders. Those who succeed, however, can take their teams and org …
The importance of personalised advice in navigating ambiguous information
In an era saturated with information, the need for personalised advice tailored to an individual’s unique financial situation is paramount. Whether it’s in the business world, investment markets, or p …