Category: Business

The head of the ACT Education Directorate, Katy Haire, is taking legal action against the territory’s Integrity Commission over its investigation into the Campbell Primary School expansion. The head of the ACT Education Directorate, Katy Haire, is taking legal action against the territory’s Integrity Commission over its investigation into the Campbell Primary School expansion. Public Schools, State…

Many Australian consumers are unaware of the extent of personal data being collected about them on a day-to-day basis, says a new report.  Many Australian consumers are unaware of the extent of personal data being collected about them on a day-to-day basis, says a new report.  Media, Privacy, Consumers Latest business news

The good news for chief executive Vicki Brady is that the mobile division continues to motor on nicely. She needs this motor to purr like a kitten. The good news for chief executive Vicki Brady is that the mobile division continues to motor on nicely. She needs this motor to purr like a kitten. Business / Companies Sydney…

Fish farm employees shot dozens of native seabirds which were taking salmon from Tasmanian pens in an effort to deter them, documents reveal — with the scare tactic failing in part because the cormorants were unfazed, even if the bird next to them was shot. Fish farm employees shot dozens of native seabirds which were taking…

Australia’s dream of a thriving small business sector is being hampered by a government procurement system stacked against them, according to a scathing new report by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO).  The report paints a grim picture, revealing a system riddled with risk aversion that discourages small businesses from even attempting to compete…

Providing feedback to your team is an essential part of not only an individual’s professional development, but the performance and engagement of an organisation.  An effective and regular feedback process can be crucial to ensuring that you are on the same page with your teams, to discuss growth opportunities for the future and of course,…

Over half of small business owners have experienced poor mental health, confessing that running their own business has jeopardised their wellbeing.  However, harnessing AI effectively can significantly alleviate stress, and yield substantial time and cost savings for business owners, with a recent AIPRM survey revealing that one in eight US businesses have saved between $1,000 and $5,000 by replacing simple…

Key Points: ACTU proposes stronger right-to-disconnect clauses in workplace awards. Right to disconnect allows employees to refuse after-hours work communication. The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is stepping up its fight to solidify the right to disconnect for workers. They submitted a proposal to the Fair Work Commission advocating for stricter regulations within workplace…

The FDA is developing front-of-package labels that corporations may have to start printing as early as 2027 Ultra-processed foods are ultra bad for you. Here’s what to know Step into a grocery store in France and you’re liable to see a green, yellow or red score on the front of most packaged foods: a green…

A growing number of grocery-store foods, from fruit-flavored yogurts to packaged bread, are being tied to health concerns What are those weird ingredients in our favorite packaged foods? Shopping for yogurt, bread and granola bars might feel like a healthy decision. The dairy seems like a calcium-boosting choice for kids, the whole-grain bread looks better…