People & HR
Australians are $2000 worse off due to productivity failure
"Australians are already paying the price for our failure to lift productivity through lower living standards," says BCA...
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Government Policies
One year on, has the government’s economic roundtable paid off?
The government’s challenge now is to embed the culture of reform our nation sorely needs, both within government and acr...
Culture
Fifteen Aussie companies adopted a four-day work week. Here’s how it went
All but one of them decided to continue with the four-day work week. And none reported a loss of productivity.
Culture
Maximum distraction: The unexpected down side to the end of WFH
Another study showed background conversations and noisy environments can increase distraction for workers.
Innovation
In NZ, staying a small business could be a strength. Here’s why
Some of the most innovative and resilient firms of 2026 may be those that remain deliberately small.
Digital
Do focus apps actually work? And why do we need them anyway?
These apps use gamification and cute characters to encourage focused work.
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How to delegate like a (good) boss
Learn how small-business owners can delegate tasks to scale their operations, from setting clear outcomes to avoiding mi...
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Productivity is the buzzword of the week: We are not making the most of half the workforce
Day two of the three-day roundtable focused on cutting red tape, embracing AI, and keeping markets competitive.
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Economic roundtable convened as business groups call for reforms
Ahead of the economic roundtable, the Alliance of Industry Associations urged the government to implement key reforms to...
Finance
Employers slam Labor’s penalty rate plan – but the full story is more nuanced
While workers are most likely to suffer when penalty rates are cut, there may also be negative consequences for employer...