Will working from home change how the next generation of workers choose their professions?
Working from home has become an increasingly important factor in deciding what job to take on. But what does that mean for the future of crucial industries where it's just not an option?
From Kath Day-Knight to a can of VB: All the weird and wacky suggestions for our new $5 note
Which iconic Australian would be worthy of a feature on the $5 note, if not King Charles? Have your say in our poll.
New Xero data shows small business sector sales are booming over the year — but economists say inflation could mask the real damage
The performance of Australia's small business community is improving, new data suggests, but economists have advised that a 'phantom' spending downturn may be hidden in those rosy figures.
Five Aussie jobs that will be automated in 10 years
A new Future of Australian Jobs Report has predicted which vocations are most likely to be automated within the next 10 years. Yikes.
Why the outlook on petrol prices is not as bad as it seems, now the fuel excise cut has ended
The fuel excise was halved for the past six months, but that ended at midnight. So what can you expect local petrol prices to do now?
How Australia could escape the impending global recession
There are several reasons to think Australia might be able to escape a global slide into recession — though it will need careful management.
This week’s Friday “sickies” could cost the economy millions as staff eye four-day weekends
Australian workers taking sick leave this Friday could result in hundreds of millions of dollars in lost productivity nationwide, according to new analysis from comparison website Finder.
Think Queen Elizabeth II was one of the richest people in the UK? Think again.
The late monarch bequeathed a mere £437 million to her son and heir, a modest amount that would have just squeezed her into the top 200 of the BRW Rich List.
Why multi-employer bargaining is unlikely to boost wages — and could actually make it worse
The main obstacle to higher wage growth in several sectors is not enterprise bargaining, but an unwillingness on the part of governments (on behalf of taxpayers) to stump up the cash.
The jobs market shows no signs of slowing down, so prepare for more big rate rises
Our employment market is running hot, even if no one is getting wage rises. And that means there'll be a lot more interest rate increases to come.
Can monetary policy fix inflation caused by climate change? The RBA isn’t sure
The review of the Reserve Bank wants to know what happens if monetary policy can't fix inflation caused by factors like climate change.
“There shouldn’t be those kind of barriers for entry”: Canva’s head of people on finding talent amid a skills shortage
Canva's global recruitment chief Jennie Rogerson says the company unearthed hidden talent and turbocharged workplace culture by resetting its hiring criteria.
