TikTok users are going viral while sharing tax return shocks. Here’s why
Australian taxpayers are using TikTok to share their surprise and disappointment at their 2022-2023 income tax returns, highlighting some of the significant tax changes that came into effect last financial year.
Scott Farquhar’s WFH rallying cry backed by independent business
Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar, one of Australia's most prominent remote work supporters, has again made headlines for his out-of-office sensibilities — and drawn support from small business founders a decade into their own WFH strategy.
Jeff Kennett wants pay cuts for those working from home. Here’s why it wouldn’t work
If you’re working from home today, you’re saving money and stress on commuting. So why not take a pay cut to help compensate those who have no choice but to go to a place of work?
How businesses can build culture-first workplaces in the era of remote work
Are you trying to figure out how to achieve a human-to-human connection, a culture-first approach in a “remote first” workplace?
Why Elon Musk’s work-from-home-is-immoral argument is wrong, ethically and historically
There’s a superficial logic to Elon Musk’s position. But scrutinise it closer and the argument falls apart.
How to make the four-day work week work for your business
Workplaces are reconsidering their flexible arrangements to stay relevant, competitive, and attractive to the very best talent. For business owners wondering how best to tackle this, it’s time to get curious, consider your options, and earn the commute.
Employees and job hunters want flexibility. Here’s how to get it right in 2023
Business leaders cannot afford to ignore flexibility, which is a major focus for job hunters, particularly those in younger generations.
Accountants call for permanent WFH tax deductions similar to cents-per-kilometre car claims
The federal government should legislate a standard tax deduction for work-from-home expenses, mirroring how drivers are reimbursed for every kilometre they cover for work, according to CPA Australia.
Why new Fishburners CEO Martin Karafilis wants to champion regional startups
Fishburners new CEO Martin Karafilis talks to us about how the Australian startup scene has matured and how he wants more regional entrepreneurs supported in the changing ecosystem.
Ten trends that will shape Aussie workplaces in 2023
In many respects the illusive future of work has arrived. So will this momentum continue through 2023?
Why your business will suffer if you don’t have a Christmas party
Lots of people still prefer remote work for a bunch of perfectly good reasons. So it’s up to you to get them together in some way to create personal links and re-establish ones lost in recent times.
The Christmas hiring rush disappeared in 2022, SEEK says, as annual report reveals trends from a tumultuous year
Employer appetite for full-time workers is so strong that non-permanent Christmas job listings have failed to meaningfully boost hiring numbers, SEEK says.