Australian employers are expected to maintain strong hiring intentions through the second quarter of 2023 amidst a backdrop of continued talent shortages, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey report that is released today. Of the 1,020 Australian employers surveyed, 44% reported intentions to
Employee engagement is among the most telling indicators of an organisation’s health. And although employee engagement surveys are one of the best ways to measure employee engagement, there are multiple ways to measure engagement. The employee experience spans the entirety of the employee journey, from
Small to medium business owners, sole traders, family businesses, managers, and micro businesses are the backbone of the Australian economy. However, running a successful business in today’s competitive market requires more than just hard work and determination. It requires access to the latest information, resources,
Just like the rest of the world, Australians are feeling the pinch. With increasing energy costs, higher food prices and the biggest jump in interest rates in decades, households are expected to cut back on discretionary spending. Reuters reports that rising inflation is putting the
The three years since the onset of the pandemic have witnessed a dramatic redistribution of national income, away from labour compensation and towards business profits. No one should be surprised. Supply-chain disruptions, pent-up consumer demand and inflation have provided businesses with a golden opportunity to
Here’s a hard truth: People often judge your credibility based on your business website. Extensive research conducted over the years has shown that poor user experience on a website can directly impact sales and affect customer loyalty. A study by Kissmetrics found that not only do 47%
Energy Efficiency Grants for Small Business; up to $25,000 to purchase energy efficient equipment upgrades. Small and medium businesses are encouraged to look at a new grant from the Australian Government providing up to $25,000 to replace or upgrade existing equipment to improve energy efficiency
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the attention of venture capital (VC) investors globally. Against this backdrop, 3,198 AI startups received $52.1 billion funding across 3,396 VC funding deals during 2022, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. However, an analysis
Inflation and global supply issues are being felt by Australia’s manufacturing industry with new data showing a sharp increase in the number of days outstanding for invoices issued. “Over the last 6 months the number of days it’s taking debtors to pay their invoices has
Australia’s startup ecosystem is booming, but regional startups have been left behind without access to vital resources to help them grow and succeed. That’s why, the newly established angel network, Regional Angels, is stepping in to give regional entrepreneurs the boost they need to bring
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