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Worker disconnect to ‘skyrocket’ with back-to-office mandates

A survey finds that flexibility is key to happy teams and forcing people back to the office exacerbates disengagement.

30 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

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SME job growth fall ‘a sign of recession-to-come’

The first decline in six months points to challenges ahead for small business, says Employment Hero.

25 January 2024 • By Philip King

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Mike Baird to join KPMG board as independent director

The firm has enlisted the help of the former NSW premier to shore up governance amid ongoing scrutiny of the sector.

25 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

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How CommBank is supporting women in finance

CommBank’s executive general manager of small-business banking Rebecca Warren reveals how Australia’s largest bank is...

25 January 2024 • By CommBank

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Declining business conditions ‘improve inflation outlook’

NAB’s December survey shows economic growth remains on a downward trajectory, helping to ease the growth of prices and...

24 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Dwindling demand sinks growth expectations

Industry leaders forecast a bleak outlook for 2024 and are making productivity a focus to cope, Ai Group says.

24 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Small businesses ‘lack disaster plans’ despite floods, cyclones

Recent natural disasters highlight the need to prepare for the worst, ASBFEO says.

23 January 2024 • By Philip King

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Job anxiety stokes consumer stress levels to 4-year high

Concerns about the cost of living are levelling out but other factors mean all income groups have cut back on...

23 January 2024 • By Christine Chen