Business
What does ethical investing mean? How does it relate to ESG investing?
14 March
Investing is typically perceived as a wealthy-only pastime with no regard for the environment or social issues. However, that is not always the case, and the old mindset of making money for its own sake doesnât need to stay. Â People have become...[Read More]
How to ask your boss to work remotely
14 March
The remote work trend has gained significant momentum in recent years, offering employees the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Â If youâre planning to join the ranks of remote workers, convincing your employer to grant you...[Read More]
NAPLAN results to arrive within weeks of testing
13 March
For more than one million Australian students, the anxious wait for their NAPLAN test results will be cut in half. On Wednesday, 1.3 million school students from nearly 10,000 schools across the nation will begin their NAPLAN examination, which...[Read More]
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]
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 stateâs broken worker insurance scheme. Premiums for businesses under the WorkCover scheme will be frozen for the 2024/25 financial year under...[Read More]
âEnergy from wasteâ 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 stateâs first âenergy from wasteâ...[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. Â Here are ten healthy habits that can support business owners in maintaining their physical and mental well-being,...[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 youâre on the fence about indulging one or some of your lifeâs passions, here are some...[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 OâConnor on Monday outlined a review of the Australian apprenticeships...[Read More]
Four-day work week trial delivers sick leave surprise
14 February
A four-day working week trial at Australiaâs largest private health provider has delivered a marked drop in sick and carerâs leave among frontline workers. Stress levels have also reduced across all 250 workers in the first 10 weeks of...[Read More]
Australia will issue rules for âriskyâ 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]
Schools to trial AI alternative after ChatGPT ban
7 February
Children in more than a dozen NSW schools will help test an in-house artificial intelligence app after the state banned the popular ChatGPT over cheating concerns. The trial AI app, called NSWEduChat, was an important first step for the rollout of...[Read More]
Calls for fee-free uni for disadvantaged students
1 February
Students from disadvantaged backgrounds should be eligible for fee-free university places in industries facing chronic shortages, the sectorâs peak body has urged. In a pre-budget submission to the federal government, Universities Australia has...[Read More]
Five leadership skills that make a great leader
1 February
Being viewed or referred to as a âleaderâ or âfuture leaderâ 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, being a manager doesnât instantly make...[Read More]