The Christmas hiring rush disappeared in 2022, SEEK says, as annual report reveals trends from a tumultuous year
Employer appetite for full-time workers is so strong that non-permanent Christmas job listings have failed to meaningfully boost hiring numbers, SEEK says.
Facebook, Instagram and TikTok come under the ACCC’s microscope as inquiry asks how small businesses engage with social media giants
The ACCC is investigating how tech giants like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok engage with commercial users and consumers alike.
Cash-in-hand leniency is well and truly over, ATO says, after receiving 43,000 ‘shadow economy’ tip-offs
The ATO has unveiled new data on its 'shadow economy' enforcement activities, as it cracks down on unregulated transactions estimated to keep $11 billion from the taxpayer each year.
Australian BNPL sector touts $14.3 billion in economic benefits as lawmakers weigh the fate of pay-in-four providers
As Australian lawmakers consider how best to regulate the BNPL sector, a leading industry group claims pay-in-four systems provide a massive boon to local retailers and benefit local consumers.
ANZ reportedly eyeing a stake in MYOB as the business banking arms race continues
Accounting platform MYOB is staying mum after reports the bank is considering acquiring a stake in the firm.
ACCC raises fears online marketplaces are boosting their own listings ahead of small business sellers
The ACCC is concerned online marketplaces like Amazon, Kogan, Catch, and eBay Australia may "self-preference" their own goods over the listings of third-party sellers.
Sharper lending algorithms and “more affluent” users turning Beforepay to profitability, CEO says
The fortunes of pay-in-advance fintech Beforepay appeared to shift on Thursday, after a new report contrasted losses against rapid customer growth and a significant reduction in debt write-offs.
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Boom Town: Top five growth industries in Australia for SMEs
Based largely on ABS data with the assistance of renowned demographer Bernard Salt, the Boss Insights report identified five quite diverse key areas of growth for sole traders ranging from “couriers to accountants, solicitors to IT and healthcare workers”.
New skills needed: How to equip your business against a cyber attack
The threat of cyber attacks in 2021 is a very real one, and many have not been prepared, a recent report from RMIT Online reveals.
“Burned out”: Study shows the devastating impact of COVID-19 on women in tech
The report, which was undertaken by nonprofit Girls in Tech, looked at the ways the NGO’s 40,000 members were coping during the pandemic.
Work well, wherever you are: Lessons from Australia’s remote workforce
DocuSign surveyed 2,008 members of the remote workforce around Australia to understand how COVID-19 has changed attitudes towards the future of work.