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Waste key to economic recovery: CSIRO

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 25 JAN 2021
... CSIRO has published a roadmap to economic recovery finding innovation in Australia's waste management space could triple job creation. The National Circular Economy Roadmap suggested the key strategy for creating jobs and reclaiming billions in economic ...

Chief economist update: Virus now, inflation later

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 25 JAN 2021
The inauguration of Joe Biden as the US's 46th president and his almost immediate buckling down to work garnered much of the media's attention last week. Hours after he was sworn in, Biden signed 17 executive orders, memorandums and proclamations ...

Chief economist update: Jobs, jobs, jobs

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2021
... comes despite the 0.1 point increase in the participation rate to 66.2% - indicating jobseekers' confidence over their job prospects. This compares with the 8.0% unemployment rate the RBA forecast for end-year 2020 and lower than the Treasury's ...

Jobs return to pre-pandemic levels

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 JAN 2021
... inflation," the RBA said. "The board is prepared to do more if necessary." Speaking to the media shortly before the release of the job figures Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the economy is moving in the correct direction. "The Australian economy is outperforming ...

WFH arrangements need planning: Research

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JAN 2021
... they had been consulted by their managers. Employees believed a hybrid working model will positively impact productivity and job performance while employers reported managing staff as the biggest challenge. Pitcher Partners Melbourne consulting partner ...

Does financial services have a problem with women?

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2021
... harassed her. The fact that AMP was aware of this harassment allegation but continued to promote Pahari all the way up to the top job prompted some to ask whether there was something wrong with the culture of the company. Senator Deborah O'Neill ...

Super industry to fill China investment gap

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 15 JAN 2021
Australia's superannuation industry said it is prepared to fill the gap for infrastructure investment after the Treasurer rejected a deal with a Chinese-owned entity on the grounds of national security. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg put an end to the $300 ...

Fund supports deidentified recruitment

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JAN 2021
... recruitment style also sees the fund focus on asking questions of candidates that are based on testing the skills required for the job. This means candidates are less likely to be chosen purely on where they have worked in the past, rather on the skills ...

Super fund targets homegrown opportunities

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 JAN 2021
The coronavirus pandemic is a boon for the localisation of Australian businesses that will create investment opportunities and jobs growth, two superannuation fund experts predict. Statewide Super chief executive Tony D'Alessandro and chief investment ...

Challenger to buy industry-fund-owned bank

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 DEC 2020
... members and provides a great home for MyLife MyFinance customers and staff." "MyLife MyFinance staff have done an incredible job of building a strong banking offering, and we believe this move will enable the next step in the bank's journey," Cameron ...