COSBOA, Tony Burke face off in campaign to split contentious IR reforms
COSBOA is locked in a staredown with Employment Minister Tony Burke, as the federal government refuses to split off elements of its highly contentious Closing the Loopholes industrial relations reform package.
Pensioners’ work bonus limit to get $4,000 boost
Pensioners also in a form of employment will be able to earn up to $4,000 more without their pension being affected.
Design sprints: Innovation accelerator or innovation theatre?
Design sprints are an attractive option for teams pressured to innovate cheaper, better and faster. But one of the three needs to take precedence.
Labor under pressure to pass workplace reforms covering PTSD for first responders, domestic violence and regulation of silica dust
Labor will face pressure to push through parts of its own workplace law reform package with the crossbench and coalition teaming up to force the government's hand.
Disney’s century of magic-making was built on hard-nosed business tactics
Disney has survived by balancing its wholesome, family-oriented image with hard-nosed business strategies.
Massive contract changes to hit Australian businesses
Businesses should expect that regulators – the ACCC in particular – will be active in enforcing and prosecuting the use of unfair contract terms.
Aussie artist slams Temu for $14 “stolen” blanket design that would cost her $60 to make
Melbourne artist Kelsie Cosmic has urged her social media followers to help stop large companies like Temu from 'stealing' artists' designs.
How businesses can benefit by venturing out of their referral network
Staying within your referral network can make it challenging for businesses to objectively self-evaluate its position within the broader market.
Why this “thankless chore” is central to your AI implementation
Poor data hygiene can lead to serious compliance problems, such as violating data privacy laws, which can easily happen if documents are fed ad hoc into AI tools.
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Six ways to establish an innovation framework across your business
One way proven to increase your chances of innovation success is to design and embed common frameworks across your organisation.
Christmas closure countdown: Important rule changes for annual leave and shutdowns
With Christmas less than 90 days away, employers should be turning their minds to planning and confirming their Christmas/New Year shutdown arrangements.
