The China Syndrome

The China Syndrome

 About two months ago I dropped my car off at the smash repairer. Five days later I got a call to come and pick it – it wasn’t fixed. The parts were not in Australia and it would be a few months until there was any hope of getting the front bumper I needed. Global...
Productivity and performance: The four-day work week

Productivity and performance: The four-day work week

New research finds that Australians might be the most burnt-out workers in the world. The consequence is huge – last year, burnt-out Australians were considered a risk to the economy, costing taxpayers $11 billion. For businesses, burnout and demotivated workers mean...
White-collar employment expected to grow the fastest

White-collar employment expected to grow the fastest

And it is white-collar jobs that will lead the way according to Deloitte Access Economics partner David Rumbens. Mr Rumbens said a key reason why the national labour market recovery has been so swift is federal (and state) government pandemic spending. “The success of...