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Written by John Sumanth, James Farr Fellow & Associate Professor of Management, Wake Forest University

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A glance at the day’s headlines reveals a universal truth: Leadership matters.

Whether uplifting and ethical or toxic and abusive, leaders profoundly shape our lives. And this is especially true on the job. Research consistently shows that leadership influences employees’ attitudes,...

How IT Services and IT Procurement Drive Business Success in the Digital Age
In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, businesses cannot thrive without strong digital infrastructure. From com…
1 in 3 Australians in their late 60s are still working, new HILDA survey shows
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Australians are losing more of their income to tax than in decades, new report shows
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Fewer friends, more time stress: the essential charts from this year’s HILDA survey
Dominic Kurniawan Suryaputra/Unsplash, The Conversation, CC BY-SAEvery year, one of Australia’s biggest longitudinal su…
A booming longevity industry wants to sell us ‘immortality’. There could be hidden costs
Lu ShaoJi/GettyIf you could, would you pay to live forever? Some Silicon Valley billionaires aren’t just making tech pr…
Engineering Companies Melbourne: Driving Innovation and Infrastructure Growth
As Melbourne continues to expand with new residential developments, commercial hubs, and large-scale infrastructure project…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

5 Reasons to Hire a Building Contract Lawyer Before Your Next Construction Project in Melbourne
If you're planning to build, renovate, or develop a property in Melbourne, you might be focusing on finding the right architect, builder, or project manager. But there’s one professional most…

Fiber Internet for Business: Why Speed Matters
As businesses continue to rely on technology for their daily operations, the need for high-speed internet is becoming increasingly important. While there are several types of internet connections available, fiber…
INVNT GROUP announces new hires for APAC
INVNT APAC, part of [INVNT GROUP] THE GLOBAL BRANDSTORY PROJECT™, has solidified its commitment to the APAC region with the appointment of new team members across its Australia and Singapore offices. Paola…
The states want a bigger say in skilled migration – but doing that actually leaves them worse off
Magnifical Productions/ShutterstockState and territory governments have long wanted a bigger say in Australia’s migration system. But our latest report shows states would actually be better off if the federal government…

Why it’s time telcos rethink location and put customer experience first

Maurice Zicman, Vice President - CX Strategy at TP in Australia unpacks why the telco industry must rethink old assumptions and focus on digital-f...

Manny Shah: Is your business disappearing from Google? You’re not alone

Small business owners across Australia are panicking as their websites vanish from Google’s front pages overnight. According to Manny Shah, cofounde...

MR Roads named Queensland Finalist in the 2025 Telstra Best of Business Awards

MR Roads, co-founded by Daniel Mikus and James Rolph, has been announced as a Queensland finalist in the prestigious 2025 Telstra Best of Business...

AWS research shows strong AI adoption momentum in Australia, with startups outpacing large enterprises in innovation

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, released new research revealing that while artificial intelligence (AI) adoption continues to acce...

Changing the World One Bite At a Time: IKU Turns 40

One of Australia’s first plant-based, chef-led eateries and now ready meal provider IKU is celebrating its 40 year anniversary with the business e...

Three generations marking 45 years in hot-air balloons

Australia’s leading hot-air balloon company is celebrating 45 years in the sky and its 700,000th passenger, driven by the passion of father-son du...