Business

Loneliness is a much discussed social issue, but it is rarely considered to be a workplace problem that needs to be managed like other health issues at work. The Social Connection in Australia 2023 report acknowledges loneliness hurts businesses, as it causes employee absenteeism and reduced productivity. However,

Dan Andrews has announced he is quitting, after nearly nine years as premier and three election wins. Andrews’ surprise announcement came early Tuesday afternoon. He said his resignation would take effect at 5pm Wednesday. He told a news conference it was not an easy decision

While the direct disruption of the pandemic on workplace mental health has eased, Australian workplaces are facing new pressures, as new research reveals cost of living is having a direct impact on employee sentiment towards work. More than a third (35 per cent) of surveyed

The results of the 2023 IMD World Talent Ranking (WTR) indicate that the long-lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are playing a determining role in the talent competitiveness landscape. The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) has just released its 2023 World Talent Ranking (WTR) which examines

Grant Thornton launched its 2023 Family Business Survey today on Australia’s National Family Business Day revealing the key challenges and focal areas for Australian Family Businesses. With family businesses accounting for around 70 per cent of all Australian businesses and employing approximately half of the country’s workforce,

Australian employers are taking a confident but cautious approach into the final quarter of 2023 with a net +32% expected to increase headcount during Q4, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey report released today. Of the 1,020 Australian employers surveyed, 45% reported an intention

Most Australians believe their workplace has a strong mental wellbeing culture, but outcomes are poorest for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers and those in the health and community service secto, inaugural Our State of Mind survey. Key Study Findings Optimism prevails; most Australians perceive

ASIC has commenced proceedings against PayPal Australia Pty Limited (PayPal) alleging that its standard form contracts with small business customers contain an unfair contract term. The case involves a contract term that gives PayPal business account holders 60 days to notify PayPal of any errors