Veronica Joseph

The Bendigo Bank is urging its staff to take up to ten days unpaid leave in an attempt to avoid job cuts.

The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index revealed a slight increase in economic growth in May, suggesting the worst of the downturn in Australia could be over.

The NAB monthly business survey has shown business conditions have been pushed back to their pre-crisis levels after receiving their strongest reading since September 2008.

International research has revealed office plants can help a business through hard times by boosting staff morale and improving business performance.

Specialist consultancy, Franchise Alliance will hold a free information seminar for business owners on franchising as growth strategy in Western Australia.

A Newspoll commissioned by Lifeline Australia revealed almost nine out of ten Australians are stressed, with the majority citing work as the cause.

New research by Tourism Australia’s No Leave, No Life program has found the blurring of the boundaries between work, home and personal life has led to an increase in sick leave in the workplace.

Businesses are restricting access to external collaboration technologies such as social networking sites to avoid exposure to malicious attacks and information leaks.

Discount broker, iRefund is working to ensure their clients are not paying any unnecessary fees by refunding the commissions generated by their accounts and policies.

A new study has revealed poor health significantly impacts employment by preventing one in every two sick Australians from working.