Why every employer should have a family and domestic violence policy
The recognition of family and domestic violence in employment laws is critical, yet ours are lacking in both content and messaging, writes Wesley Rogers from Marque Lawyers.
Stop fiddling round the edges: It’s time to make the asset write-off permanent
If this government has seen value in continuing the instant asset write-off for seven years, asks Eloise Keating, why not make it permanent?
Do robots make better investment decisions than humans?
AI is already widely used in investment markets, and we’ve now seen all forms of ‘algorithmic trading’ used by large-scale hedge funds and specialist fund managers.
Why flexible working arrangements for women is good business
Workplace flexibility has long been a holy grail for parents, particularly women, trying to juggle the competing demands of work and family.
How supporting digital fluency in SMEs could unlock $10.5 billion for Australia’s economy
A digital skills gap means many Aussie SMEs aren’t in a position to scale or stay relevant in an increasingly digital world, writes MYOB's Helen Lea.
My best budget: Sandy Chong, CEO of the Australian Hairdressing Council
This week SmartCompany is speaking to key members of the SME and startup communities to find out what they want to see in next week’s budget.
John Durie: Government hands farmers a tax win on carbon credits. Now it’s time to take on the big emitters
The federal government’s decision to bring carbon credit income into the farm income net this week is a welcome and logical change. Now it's time to take to fix supply issues in the market.
Four reasons Steven Marshall lost the election in SA
First and foremost, it was the former premier himself who sealed the Liberals' fate in South Australia.
E-commerce, video, and CX: Three key trends that SMEs must be focusing on in 2022
Navii co-founder and CEO Liz Ward looks at three key developments that are proving especially pertinent to small businesses this year.
What is recommerce and how can it help save the planet?
From pollution to supply chain disruption, recommerce could play a role in solving many of the problems the world currently faces.
Why small builders need government financial support in the face of consistent price hikes
Builders are not provided with any financial government backing or support as they face price hike after price hike, writes TCON director Tim Walker.
How the Russia boycott has changed corporate issue activism forever
The lightning pace of businesses boycotting Russia over the invasion of Ukraine means corporate activism on social and political issues will never be the same.
