News

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has instituted legal proceedings in the Federal Court against Ozdirect Online Brands Pty Ltd, for misleading consumers.

New research has found that industry super funds are outperforming retail funds.

A new web data service is now available to help South Australian businesses plan and research, to better understand the opportunities available in their local area.

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.

Whether you want one or not, every company has an ‘employer brand’. This is your reputation as an employer.

A survey conducted by rogenSi Australia has found that employees are quickly losing faith in the abilities of their leaders.

Oh good God, new research says us ladies have to act like men to get ahead at work. Yawn. What century are we living in?!

Australian owned specialty coffee brand, Gloria Jean’s Coffees, recently launched an innovative new internal campaign aimed at successfully engaging with its Generation Y team members.

A new survey commissioned by accounting software specialist CODA has found that Australian SMEs have admitted they lack control of their cash flow and have trouble improving payments from debtors.

Women who adopt a “masculine approach” at work earn up to $80,000 more than “nice” women, a new study has found.

The spread of swine flu across the country has worsened, with the death of a fifth victim in Sydney, taking the national death toll to 20.

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.

The global financial crisis has severely impacted the present and future lifestyles of Australian retirees, according to new CoreData research.

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.

Sustainability is still a long way off for Australian businesses, says Swinburne academic Associate Professor Linda Brennan.

Tough economic conditions are negatively impacting household budgets, according to Dun & Bradstreet’s Consumer Credit Expectations Survey.