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.
Companies
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.
Australia’s biggest companies reveal their new WFH rules
From banks to supermarkets, miners and tech, work from home policies have shifted. Here’s what some of the biggest workplaces are now requiring.
Union blasts Westpac for slashing 300 jobs
The union representing bank workers has blasts Westpac’s decision to axe more than 300 jobs as part of its cost rest program.
‘Reliable’ EV customers to drive MoneyMe’s growth
The characteristics of electric vehicle owners is giving MoneyMe faith its plan to lose money through discounted car loans will actually strengthen the bank.
Small rail haulers to be hit with 600pc safety fees rise
Small rail companies are about to be hit by “out of control” fee increases by regulators, which the industry says will put more trucks on country roads.
‘Old offices need to make way for apartments’
Structural shortage of housing will force big cities to rethink how they use empty office space, says the boss of the world’s biggest property fund.
PwC halts partner intake as Senate considers list
Disgraced professional services firm PwC has deferred its partner intake after handing over a list of names to a Senate committee.
Boral boss warns ‘inflation here to stay’ for 12 months
Boral chief executive Vik Bansal has declared inflation is here to stay for at least the next 12 months with the company seeking price hikes from customers to counter cost pressures.
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