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what Virgin Australia staff can learn from ex-Ansett workers

Written by Helena Steel, Lecturer HRM, PhD Candidate - Job loss, career adaptability & HRM interventions, Swinburne University of Technology

As the COVID-19 economic crisis crimps travel and hurts airlines worldwide, Virgin Australia has been placed under external administrators. The Queensland government has put a $200m bid on it (a move derided by several federal ministers) but what’s clear is this is a period of enormous uncertainty for Virgin’s 10,000-strong Australian...

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If you live in public housing, what rights do you have to stay in your home?
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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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The 2025 budget has few savings and surprises but it also ignores climate change
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Working four-day weeks for five days' pay? Research shows it pays off
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How Do I Know if a Business Has My Best Interests at Heart?
In a world with so many options for consumers and customers, spending your money on products made by good people can be a tricky business. After all, how can you…

2025 Thryv Business and Consumer Report - Australian small businesses show grit under pressure

Australia’s small businesses are powering ahead with optimism, resilience and discipline, however, mounting pressures on costs, wellbeing and cons...

Security by Default: Why 2026 Will Force Organisations to Rethink Cloud and AI

financial accountability to how they run cloud and AI, according to leading Australian systems integrator, Brennan. Based on customer insights...

UNSW launches plan to help Aussie startups scale overseas

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Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

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Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

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Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

I’ve been in customer service for years now. As my team has grown, the number one piece of advice I give is to be your...

what Virgin Australia staff can learn from ex-Ansett workers

The Missing Link credited by Microsoft for discovery of high-severity Power BI vulnerability (CVE-2026-21229)

Why your brain has to work harder in an open-plan office than private offices: study

Retail Property Australia confirms inaugural President and Vice Presidents

AI threatens to eat business software – and it could change the way we work

As world trade shifts to invitation-only clubs, Australia is facing tough choices

If you live in public housing, what rights do you have to stay in your home?

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

The 2025 budget has few savings and surprises but it also ignores climate change

Working four-day weeks for five days' pay? Research shows it pays off

How Do I Know if a Business Has My Best Interests at Heart?

2025 Thryv Business and Consumer Report - Australian small businesses show grit under pressure

Security by Default: Why 2026 Will Force Organisations to Rethink Cloud and AI

UNSW launches plan to help Aussie startups scale overseas

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security