Australia joins the global celebration of International Women’s Day under the theme of #InspireInclusion. Within our entrepreneurial landscape, women find an increasingly welcoming and diverse environment to lead businesses. Recent government data highlights a significant shift in Australia’s small business landscape, with women now comprising approximately one-third of small business […]
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Men continue to outstrip women in the salary stakes, with men’s median annual salary $11,542 greater than women’s, according to newly released data for Australian private companies. It’s a gap of 14.5%, down from last year’s 15.4%. Men’s median annual base salary in 2022-23 of $79,613 compares to $68,071 for women. […]
Coles and Woolworths, the supermarket chains that together control almost two-thirds of the Australian grocery market, are facing unprecedented scrutiny. One recent inquiry, commissioned by the Australian Council of Trade Unions and led by former Australian Consumer and Competition Commission chair Allan Fels, found the pair engaged in unfair pricing practices; an […]
Young workers under 18 years of age occupy a unique and poorly understood position in Australia’s labour market. They contribute to crucial industries and the economy, but are uniquely vulnerable. Compared to adults, child workers experience high rates of workplace injuries, bullying and sexual harassment, wage theft and unpredictable hours. […]
Dow Jones, a global leader in news and business information, has unveiled its latest innovation, the Risk & Compliance Financial Instruments. The new venture is poised to elevate and streamline pre- and post-trade investment screening in response to the escalating complexity of the regulatory landscape. The financial services industry faces […]
A festive trip for dozens of Jetstar passengers has turned into a nightmare after the budget airline lost their luggage during a recent long-haul flight. The nine-hour journey from Melbourne to Bangkok, via Singapore, on Sunday’s JQ7 left travellers in distress after their belongings, including Christmas presents, valuables, and essential […]
We’ve all crossed paths with them – the infamous corporate “Karens” unleashing chaos in workplaces through a medley of bullying and intimidation tactics. From subtle power plays like flooding inboxes with cc’d higher-ups to unrestrained temper tantrums that leave staff in tatters, these workplace maestros of misery know no boundaries […]
Oxfam Australia has taken aim at major fashion brands, including Zara, Uniqlo, Jeans West, and Best & Less, for their lack of transparency in addressing the treatment and pay of overseas garment workers. With the fast fashion industry set to record a staggering $2 billion in expected profits, the human […]
