Five reasons why human skills will be essential in the age of automation
Automation can’t do everything — there are some things that even the smartest algorithms and automation will never, at least in our lifetimes, be able to do.
John Durie: Businesses are crying out for good governance as ‘shadow lockdown’ takes a toll
The reality is business is struggling, and in its meeting tomorrow the RBA is widely tipped to be taking the first step to raising rates by winding back quantitative easing measures.
Cryptocurrency trends to watch out for in Australia in 2022
While crypto is undoubtedly one of the most exciting technological developments of our time, it is easy to overlook the sector's vast potential.
Apple has entered the payments race, and it’s brought the fastest car
If you're 'in payments' you’d be upset because Apple has decided to turn its iPhone into a payments processing device.
Why it’s time to do away with greenwashing in the plastics industry
Companies are employing increasingly sophisticated greenwashing tactics to avoid taking any meaningful environmental action while appearing to be eco-friendly.
This app promises a 3% return, and that’s a good thing
Blossom targets 3% returns by bringing bond investing, usually available only to large investors, to everyday people.
John Durie: Why little pharma could be calmer — on the whole, COVID-19’s been good to chemists
Behind the cacophony of noise from the pharmacy sector in recent days, the reality is the pandemic has been very good for chemists.
Saul Eslake responds to Peter Strong: “Assertions, but no evidence”
"Contrary to Strong’s unfounded assertion that I’m a stereotypical, ivory-tower-bound, ‘laissez-faire’ economist, I have actually run a small business myself for the past six-and-a-half years," writes Saul Eslake.
Peter Strong: Why Saul Eslake’s paper is “offensive to everyone who works in small business”
Noted economist Saul Eslake's recent paper tries to "hide a disdain of small business behind an unemotional façade of statistics and unproven assumptions", writes Peter Strong.
With no end to border closures in sight, WA families and businesses are tiring of being kept “safe”
The promise of the West Australian borders opening on February 5, now taken away with no indication of a new opening date, is devastating news for business and families in WA.
Movie director Joss Whedon shows how not to respond to a reputational crisis
Movie director Joss Whedon has given what must be the most ill-judged interview during a reputational crisis since Prince Andrew’s notorious television disaster.
The seamless CX trend isn’t just overrated, it’s wrong
Behavioural science expert Dan Monheit says killing yourself to create an outstanding, end-to-end customer experience is an admirable pursuit but also a complete waste of time.
