Should bosses spy on workers? How businesses can solve the COVID-19 productivity puzzle Productivity Matthew Elmas 26 August 2020 Monitoring software is on the rise, but experts say those looking for a tool to solve their productivity problems will be disappointed.
Planning for disruption: Why every employee, manager and student should learn to code Analysis James Curran 26 August 2020 We are all living and working in a digital economy, yet most people don't know about the basic building blocks of this software-rich world.
Algorithms are entrenching a power imbalance between employer and employee Analysis Tom Barratt 26 August 2020 Algorithmic management entrenches a power imbalance between management and worker, because algorithms are closely guarded secrets.
Apple, Google and Fortnite’s battle shows just how far big tech will go to retain power Analysis Ben Egliston 24 August 2020 Epic’s popular game Fortnite was removed from Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store last week. And it escalated from there.
A misunderstanding of AI could see Australia adopt suffocating and unnecessary regulation Analysis Allan Waddell 24 August 2020 Australian regulators are in the midst of a general push towards tech regulation which threatens to seriously hobble the promise of AI.
How Aristotle’s ancient works are influencing chatbot technology Technology The Conversation 20 August 2020 A revamp of Aristotle’s ancient works could very well shift us into a new frontier of human-computer interaction.
Sydney Tools sues competitor Total Tools over alleged email hacking Cyber Security Jo-Anne Hui-Miller 19 August 2020 According to Sydney Tools, Total Tools hacked into its email system last year to give them insight into its expansion plans.
Why wearable tech and proximity monitoring is the next step for Australian workplaces Coronavirus Kylie Wansink 19 August 2020 Wearable devices and proximity monitoring can assist businesses in complying with social distancing expectations.
Not concerned about cyber crime? This business owner’s story might be a wake-up call Business Advice Susie Jones 17 August 2020 Many business owners still struggle to understand how cyber crime can target small business. But it's far more prevalent than most realise.
Deliveroo moves into dine-in tech with contactless ordering service as competition heats up Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 11 August 2020 Deliveroo's has launched a contactless ordering product, dubbed Table Service, which will see it directly compete with local startups.
We need to help unemployed postgraduates start businesses, says CSIRO chief scientist Cathy Foley Analysis Cathy Foley 10 August 2020 Highly skilled postgraduates should be employed by organisations looking to boost R&D or assisted in starting businesses of their own.
Eleven cyber security tips for small businesses Business Advice Hannah Kingston 3 August 2020 Here are 11 cyber security tips for small businesses with remote workforces that want to keep their data and systems safe.
