Work, Wander, and Well-being: Mastering the Art of the Working Holiday
Taking your business on the road for a working holiday presents an enticing blend of work and leisure, allowing you to explore new destinations while keeping your operations running smoothly.This conc …
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 mainta …
Rewards of working like dogs at corporate playground
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 …
Pay gap transparency as workplace salary data published
GENDER PAY GAPPrivate-sector employers with 100 or more workers have had their median gender pay gaps published by the Workplace Gender Equality AgencyThe release includes all employee salaries other …
Students from disadvantaged backgrounds should be eligible for fee-free university places in industries facing chronic shortages, the sector’s peak body has urged.In a pre-budget submission to the fed …
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 …
