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Research shows networking is painful, but it can be a lot better

Written by Libby Sander, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond Business School, Bond University

Smiling on the outside, struggling on the inside. Networking can be painful.www.shutterstock.com

Is it enough to throw a group of people together, give them a name badge and hope for the best? Research suggests it isn’t.

Forming and maintaining strong professional relationships is a key component of career success. These networks help...

The AI boom feels eerily similar to 2000’s dotcom crash – with some important differences
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As Black Friday sales kick off, these are the dodgy sales tactics to look out for
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Green finance was supposed to contribute solutions to climate change. So far, it’s fallen well short
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Some people choosing DIY super are getting bad advice, watchdog warns
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Is AI really coming for our jobs and wages? Past predictions of a ‘robot apocalypse’ offer some clues
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AI can help the government spend billions better. But humans have to be in charge
Getty ImagesThe New Zealand government spends about NZ$51.5 billion each year – around 20% of GDP – on goods, ser…

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…

Understanding the Importance of Property Valuation Services in Darwin
Introduction Darwin’s property market is known for its unique blend of residential, commercial, and rural investments. With constant changes in market demand, infrastructure development, and lifestyle shifts, understanding the real value…

Tic:Toc closes $54m Series D funding round to transform lending service delivery experiences
The investment will deepen Tic:Toc’s product offering as it seeks to enhance its open banking capabilities and market-leading customer experiences Australian platform technology company, Tic:Toc, has secured a further AUD$24 million…
feedback can curb their online losses
Online wagering is the fastest-growing segment of gambling in Australia. It’s a trend of particular concern because losing money through online brokering and betting apps is associated with higher rates…
Australia's unemployment rate of 4% is good news – and set to get even better by polling day
When Labor leader Anthony Albanese couldn’t say whether the unemployment rate was 5% or 4% on Monday, he might have had a point.It’s 4%. But for a decade – the…

A new generation of young Australian small business owners is redefining success, driven by a desire to create a lasting legacy through the positi...

In a world where many small businesses are still trying to work out how to actually use AI (not just talk about it), Australian fintech LoanOption...

The world of mobility is changing fast, and car ownership is no longer the default. Across Australia, professionals and businesses alike are seeki...

“You shouldn’t need a large account balance to experience real-time investing. Technology should make that kind of access universal.” For decades...

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), Australia’s provider of the leading small business marketing and sales software platform, announced that Greg Nicolle, G...

pay.com.au, the end-to-end payments and rewards platform, today announced the launch of International Payments, Australia’s first foreign exchange...