‘Last gasp’ for traditional work as hybrid takes over
Companies which mandate workers in the office are ‘tethering’ employees to inefficient processes, says an Atlassian executive.
Companies
Wesfarmers snaps up 5-year-old start-up in $135m deal
A group of investors will pocket a cash windfall after selling their five-year-old Melbourne-based e-health start-up for $135m to Wesfarmers.
Big super to grow even bigger on advice shake-up
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones is moving cautiously with financial advice to remain out of reach for many.
Advice approval gives UniSuper incentive to hire
UniSuper said the federal government’s announcement in response to the Quality of Advice Review would give it the confidence to step up its investment in staff and technology.
We’re powerless without incentives for landowners: Origin
Origin Energy says the progress of expanding the poles and wires network has been too slow and incentives must be offered to secure landowner permission.
Rio skips carbon-free aluminium in smelter upgrade
WA lithium and nickel producer IGO has scored the recruiting coup of the season by securing the services of Rio’s aluminium boss.
Domino’s store closures to deliver savings
Australia’s largest pizza franchise is curtailing new store openings here and shutting down stores overseas as it looks to save $55m.
Hybrid work creating tension among staff
As employers grapple with the hybrid model, some workers unable to work remotely resent those who can stay home.
Founder problem that blew up Bubs and Blackmores
One thing is clear amid the mudslinging at Bubs and previously Blackmores: the departures of founders need to be handled with care.
Catching ‘falling knives’ delivers $1bn success
Becoming the CEO of what is now Magentus looked like a mistake three years ago for Mark McConnell, but now he’s not looking back.
‘No alternative’: Suncorp defends controversial $4.9bn ANZ deal
Suncorp argues the sale of its bank to ANZ would not reduce competition or impact the level of service provided to customers.
Why ANZ deal for Suncorp Bank must proceed
Queensland and thousands of ‘mum and dad’ investors are set to be the losers if Australia’s competition watchdog knocks back ANZ’s $4.9bn takeover of Suncorp Bank.
Tamboran plans Darwin LNG export terminal
Tamboran Resources plans to develop a new LNG export terminal in Darwin with first production in 2030.
ChatGPT’s only a little intelligent, says WiseTech boss
The ‘a’ in AI largely overshadows the ‘i’ with the technology remaining largely artificial and only a little intelligent for now, says WiseTech CEO Richard White.
The man who turned the wine sector on its head
Engineer and biomed executive Greg Lambrecht came up with a wine preservation system that’s turned the industry upside down.
‘Excitement and fear’: How AI will change Australia
Some of the world’s most powerful investors are turning their minds to the cutting edge tech and see a seismic shift coming. Is Australia ready?
Slowdown ‘absolute and definitive’: Larry Kestelman
The owner of brands like Snooze, Hush Puppies and Clarks says spending has dropped off, but there’s a key reason why he’s still a believer in investing here.
Chemist Warehouse does some Sigma alchemy
Control of pharmaceutical company Sigma has now changed and the question for shareholders must be ‘where is the premium’?
Why Blackstone boss is bracing for ‘third economic wave’
The head of the $1.5 trillion asset manager believes most countries will be able to trade through the slowdown.
Transmission the biggest energy threat: Debelle
The Fortescue Future Industries director joined the chorus of energy executives concerned about the pace of developing new high-voltage transmission cables.
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