The gender qualification gap: Why women ‘over-invest’ in workplace capabilities
While men over-invest by up to 4%, women over-invest by up to 11%, hinting at higher hurdles for women to clear along the career ladder.
Superman feat friends: Unpacking Australia’s productivity paradox
Real wage growth has been close to zero in the past two years, in line with close to zero productivity growth. So why is this the case?
Why are unions so unhappy? The relationship between trade union membership and real wage growth
Economic evidence shows conditions for Australian workers have been getting worse as membership numbers in unions have declined.
An economic standpoint: Amazon has lifted minimum wage, but the implications aren’t as good as you might think
Amazon has just voluntarily raised its employees’ minimum wage to US$15 an hour — and given the US federal minimum wage is US$7.25 it is a big shift.
Treasurer establishes drought taskforce to address small business pain as conditions deteriorate further
Small businesses and farmers affected by the drought are being offered increased support from a new taskforce being set up by the federal government.
Surplus here we come: What the government’s budget deficit tells us about the Australian economy
The government’s final budget outcome for 2017-18 is a deficit of $10.1 billion.
Scott Morrison “open-minded” about pay transparency, following Labor’s announcement of parent-focused superannuation plan
The Morrison government hasn’t yet completely ruled out a push to force companies with more than 1000 employees toward pay transparency.
Trade wars on clothing retailers could create fashion victims
If the upcoming trade war skirmishes drag in a broader range of countries and categories, it’s likely clothing prices will jump.
Why Australia should invest in paying day care workers a liveable wage
Today, across the nation, educators who work in long day care centres are walking off the job for the fourth time in 18 months.
Housing prices spark concern for retailers, but there’s bright spots on the horizon
Some housing exposed retailers are experiencing a slow-down, but a potential rebound may be on the way.
Australia’s “uneven and fragmented” childcare system: Out-of-pocket expenses up 48% in six years
More of us are using formal childcare in order to participate in the workforce, but childcare is becoming even less affordable.
Crackle and pop! Why investment markets have bubbles
Market bubbles, and their subsequent busts, reflect over-reaction. They have nothing to do with balance sheets and everything to do with human behaviour.
