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The koala is under serious threat, according to a new report by an Australian Parliamentary inquiry into the status of the iconic animal’s population.

30 September 2011

Following a lengthy investigation, the official report released a few days ago paints a bleak picture, indicating that koala numbers are in free fall, with few exceptions.  “Declines of 80 per cent in some areas and even localised extinctions in other are... read full story

Three Business Lessons from 'Moneyball'

27 September 2011

When business as usual isn't cutting it, you might consider turning your company's strategy on its head. Or, perhaps, find someone else who can help you do it. That's the premise of Moneyball, a film based on the 2003 Michael Lewis book Moneyball: The Art... read full story

Entrepreneur magazine's guide to brainstorming:

26 September 2011

Brainstorming meetings don't have to hurt your brain. Here's how to to lead an effective session for cultivating new ideas. Tip: Bring snacks. And beer. Go to: http://www.entrepreneur.com/video/220321   read full story

Emotional intelligence for an enviable workplace culture

23 September 2011

This week we are revisiting the world of Emotional Intelligence in the workplace, focusing on the work of one of our Enviable Workplace collective, Dr Martyn Newman. Consulting psychologist and author of the international best selling book, Emotional Capi... read full story

World braces for US Fed's response

19 September 2011

World braces for US Fed's responseWhen Ben Bernanke decided that this week's meeting of US Federal Reserve policy committee should last two days instead of one, it was a signal. Bernanke knew. He could have bet that Europe's debt crisis would be unresolve... read full story

Full-time jobs decline in August; SEEK says job market softening; plus more

09 September 2011

The unemployment rate rose again in August, up 0.1 percentage points to 5.3%, according to today's ABS labour force figures.Seasonally adjusted total employment decreased 9,700 to 11,432,600 in August, driven by a 12,600 decrease in full-time jobs to 8,03... read full story

Ikea opens new Melbourne store, here are 10 secrets to their success

09 September 2011

Australia has been keen on welcoming the big-box retailers lately, and IKEA is the latest entry, with the company opening its second Melbourne location in the suburb of Springvale this morning. The store, which had been rumoured for quite some time before... read full story

Payroll Tax Rebates (NSW)

08 September 2011

Rebates apply to new workers in NSW for employers who exceed the payroll tax threshold for apprentice or trainee wages. Rebates are provided by the Office of State Revenue (OSR) by allowing the amount of the rebate to be offset against monthly payroll tax... read full story

The worst songs of the Nineties

07 September 2011

The list could be entitled 'songs we've all danced to at weddings' or 'every retro DJ's go-to list'. It is though, a list of the ten songs that Rolling Stone readers voted the worst songs of the 1990s. Rolling Stone is careful to note that not all 90's mu... read full story

Bridge skills gap with bilateral labour treaties: Arkless

05 September 2011

Signing international treaties to import labour from overseas is the "only smart thing" Australia can do to stop its resources industry from grinding to a halt, says ManpowerGroup president of corporate and government affairs David Arkless. Speaking at th... read full story