New research commissioned by Telstra for the 2009 Telstra Business Women’s Awards has shown that the majority of business women are confident they can survive the economic crisis. The survey revealed that while 90 percent of women who operate or own their own business are concerned about the state of the economy, 88 percent are […]
Workers with diverse needs and backgrounds are becoming the silent victims of the financial crisis, as unemployment grows and employers search for staff. Diversity@Work CEO Mark Heaysman, said that with layoffs becoming more prevalent and competition for jobs at boiling point, businesses now have the luxury of choice from a well of experience and may […]
The latest Travel Habits Survey conducted by Travel.com.au has revealed that more than half of surveyed Australian passengers are becoming frustrated with flight delays before they have even boarded a flight. “It seems the biggest flying frustration comes before passengers have even boarded the plane,” said general manager for the Travel.com.au brand Lisa Ferrari. She […]
Research released by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) has shown that the number of business-to-business debts referred for collection has increased by 20 percent, as firms take action to improve their cash position. According to Christine Christian, D&B’s CEO, executives are beginning to realise the critical role that the accounts receivable function plays in improving the […]
The head of the ACCC Graeme Samuel has said he is becoming increasingly concerned with the reduced competition in the banking sector, with recent bank mergers and the Federal Government’s guarantee’s to the big four banks, forcing a number of smaller lenders out of the market. According to new research, in the first quarter of […]
The financial crisis is changing the eating habits of everyday Australians, according to research conducted by Dangar Research Group which has shown that many are going “back to basics” and eating in. Liz Dangar, founder of the Dangar Research Group said that Australians are pulling in during the crisis and becoming more budget conscious. “In […]
The debate about the Federal Government’s emissions trading scheme is still raging, with environmental groups on opposite sides of the fence in regards to the impact of the scheme. The Climate Institute has released a report indicating that the Federal Government’s emissions trading scheme has the potential to boost the economy, creating over 30,000 new […]
A new online advisory service for small business has launched, to help small businesses stay afloat in the current climate. The website, d.r-maxx was designed specifically to provide cost-effective, concrete advice to business owners in a time of uncertainty says founder John Tapper. “Many small businesses are struggling right now… they often don’t have access […]
Employers are being warned to implement proper risk management procedures and be prepared to send sick staff home as the number of confirmed swine flu cases in Australia reaches 17. Joydeep Hor, managing partner at Harmers Workplace Lawyers says business owners and managers have an obligation to keep their workplace safe and to take property […]
Amid growing criticism of the Rudd Government’s controversial changes to the employee share scheme, the Government will release an options paper examining alternative proposals. Mr Swan made the announcement on Sunday with Assistant Treasurer Chris Bowen, citing growing concerns within the community. “Given the community concerns with the proposed changes and the possible unintended adverse […]
