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Businesses show surprising confidence despite inflation woes
While a significant number of businesses are struggling, 60 per cent of companies say they are planning to expand in the next year, a survey shows.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Public sector right-to-disconnect advice goes further than the legislation, employers warn
A guidance document from the Australian Public Service Commission calls for government agencies to be model employers when the workplace change comes in.
- by Olivia Ireland
Exclusive
Regulation
Cutting Victoria’s red tape could save up to $1.6 billion a year
An internal state government review found Victoria has the second-highest number of business licences and permits in the nation.
- by Kieran Rooney
Opinion
Is it great to connect? The many lies of LinkedIn
Welcome to a world of toxic positivity, where ‘team players’ and ‘thought leaders’ are continually energised and thrilled by their own success but mostly excited to witness your downfall.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Opinion
Flexible working
Who’s going to win the return-to-office tug of war?
There’s a colossal battle happening right now in many workplaces across the country, pitting WFH employees against their office-obsessed bosses.
- by Tim Duggan
Big companies dodge spending crunch as small businesses face rising failure risk
Large corporations, including supermarkets, have become more resilient, but smaller retailers are facing greater risk of failure as the consumer spending crunch drags on.
- by Millie Muroi
Why no one wants to start a small business any more
Australia’s 2.5 million small businesses are collapsing at a rapid rate – and there are many who say the government is adding to red tape rather than reducing it.
- by Jessica Yun
Opinion
Work therapy
Should I tell the company board how badly our CEO is doing?
Taking your concerns about your boss to the board is a serious step, but it might also be necessary.
- by Jonathan Rivett
Opinion
Work therapy
My new boss terrifies me. What can I do?
It’s often said that with great power comes great responsibility. Perhaps it’s time for your boss to take some?
- by Jonathan Rivett
Opinion
Workplace culture
We criticise fickle young workers, but what about their managers?
We have been accusing the youth of today of disloyalty for decades. But what about the reverse?
- by Jim Bright