Job sharing and more part-time senior roles are among ways employers are elevating more women into leadership and narrowing gender pay gaps. Only seven per cent of managers work part-time compared to 22 per cent of non-managers – percentages the head of Australia’s gender equality agency...
Demonising gas is adding to the cost of living crisis, exacerbating the domestic supply gap and threatening investment in Australia, according to the gas industry. Senex Energy chief executive Ian Davies has accused the federal government of “deliberate demand destruction” and “secret and selective” consultation in...
Ending supermarket price gouging without unintended consequences is important, the Nationals say, but can be done through a deal with the Liberals rather than the Greens. As Coles and Woolworths record more than a billion dollars in profits, consumers are struggling to pay for groceries as...
Millions of workers covered by awards and minimum rates of pay will be hoping for a sizeable wage boost this year to help cover cost of living pressures that are only recently starting to ease. The annual wage review debate has kicked off this week with...
Starting your own business is a journey filled with challenges, opportunities, and personal growth. It’s a path that many choose to embark upon for a myriad of reasons, each unique to the individual’s aspirations and circumstances. Here are the top 10 reasons why starting your own...
Maintaining a positive outlook on life, nurturing mental health, and staying physically fit are key components of overall well-being. Feeling good about yourself is a holistic process, encompassing mind, body, and spirit. Here are the top ten ways to enhance your self-esteem, foster positive mental health,...
Visiting the natural wonders of the world as holiday destinations can offer unique and unforgettable experiences, each with its own set of activities, sights, and cultural significance. Here’s what you might expect when visiting some of these remarkable places: Great Barrier Reef, Australia: A paradise for divers...
Issuing loans or lending money comes with certain risks. This is why the majority of lenders require that borrowers provide a guarantor for their loan. If the borrower is unable to repay the debt on their own, a guarantor promises to do so in their stead....
DOCTORS’ PRIORITY ISSUES * More than half of patients waiting for urgent care in emergency departments are not seen within a recommended 30-minute window * One in three patients languish in emergency departments for more than four hours * More than 70 per cent of private hospitals are...
Only one in 20 Australian businesses are ready to deploy and leverage AI despite research suggesting almost all jobs will be affected, a report says. The crucial lack of understanding about generative artificial intelligence comes as workers already embracing such tools save about 5.3 hours a...