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This International Women's Day, join us as we spotlight remarkable Indigenous women entrepreneurs. Their inspiring stories of resilience, innovation, and inclusion are changing their communities and redefine progress.
As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2024, journey with us as we unravel the crucial role of women in tech & STEM, the barriers prevented them from advancing, and insights from top industry executives championing change.
Unearth strategic ways to boost your brand's reputation and draw in eco-conscious customers through meaningful sustainability initiatives in our latest edition of Let’s Talk. Discover insights from industry experts on striking the balance between business growth and environmental stewardship.
Explore the World Bank's alarming report highlighting a widespread global gender gap, where women have just 64% of men's legal protections. Discover how bridging this gap could skyrocket global GDP by over 20%.
Discover how Australia's top specialists are taking action against the rapidly growing crime of online child sexual exploitation. Learn about the importance of awareness and collaboration in preventing this issue and what you can do to make a difference.
What makes Australians loyal to their favorite stores? A new study delves into the world of loyalty programs and their impact on shopping. Discover the top reasons for loyalty, the most popular programs, and how retailers can win and keep loyalty in today's market.
Calling all ambitious female entrepreneurs! Don't miss out on the chance to win $60,000 in funding for your business idea. Attend free Female Founder Festivals and workshops to network and grow your idea into a successful venture.
Unlocking the IT sector's full potential necessitates gender diversity, yet a scarcity of women persists. Discover how industry leaders are challenging stereotypes and fostering a more inclusive environment to aid the representation of women in IT.
Don't let International Women's Day be just another tokenistic campaign. Discover why SMEs need to go beyond this one day and implement lasting gender equality measures. Learn how your business can drive sustainable change in this thought-provoking article.
Discover the power of regional innovation with iAccelerate's new programs! From fisheries to ecotourism, these programs will provide entrepreneurs with the tools and support they need to tackle big challenges and drive economic resilience in regional areas.
In the 2024 Global Soft Power Index, Australia and New Zealand sprint ahead, spotlighting both nations' successful strategies. Dig deeper to see how their amazing trek upwards reflects a powerful blend of economic strength, diplomatic relations, and popular global perception.
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International Women's Day, celebrated annually, highlights women's achievements and promotes gender equality. The 2024 theme, 'Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress', emphasizes economic empowerment. This day, established in 1909, fosters diversity, challenges stereotypes, and empowers all women.
Women's unpaid domestic labor in Australia is worth $771 per week, compared to men's under $500. This essential work is undervalued and excluded from official economic measurements, contributing significantly to gender inequality. Women's contributions must be recognized and accounted for.
The Australian government will start paying superannuation to parents on the paid parental leave scheme from July 2025, in an effort to close the gender super gap and achieve gender equality. This reform follows other changes to the parental leave scheme introduced in the 2022-23 budget.
Australia
Business owners and CEOs face challenges fitting into the digital world, as technology advances rapidly. Australia leads in AI adoption rates, highlighting the importance of human service advantages like physical presence, attention, emotional understanding, and human spirit.
Ian Pratt of Lexis Education highlights the arbitrary visa rejections faced by legitimate students in Australia following new rules. This ambiguity impacts international education, with high refusal rates benefiting the government financially, but harming students.
South Australian government launches Fearless Innovator Grants Program to support women-run startups. Aimed at addressing gender gap in funding, it offers tailored support and capital to female founders in the state. Other initiatives include Seed-Start grants and Innovation Leaders Network.
Australian Economy
61% of potential employees consider equity crucial in job decisions, but only 50% understand its true value. Australian companies often provide equity with a 1-year cliff and 3-year vesting period. Clear communication on equity is vital.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of the slowing national economy alongside fighting inflation in the upcoming federal budget. Balancing cost of living help and budget repair, the focus shifts with the need for future growth foundations.
India
Moody's Ratings expects India's GDP to grow around 8% in FY24 driven by government expenditure and strong domestic demand. Despite declining net interest margins, Indian banks' profitability will remain healthy with improving asset quality.
India’s financial crackdown widens with new restrictions on shadow banks, IPO markets and lenders like JM Financial and Paytm. The RBI aims to curb risky lending practices amidst the country’s booming economy and soaring demand for loans and IPOs.
World
In "Bidenomics: The Debate Continues," Tyler Cowen questions the success of President Biden's economic policies, particularly in the context of climate change. With heavy government subsidies and borrowing, the long-term impact remains uncertain.
India is set to sign a free trade agreement with EFTA, comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, to boost economic ties. EFTA has 29 FTAs with 40 countries, enhancing trade opportunities.
Tech
Former Google engineer, Linwei Ding, accused of stealing AI trade secrets for Chinese companies, faces prison time. Ding allegedly uploaded confidential files to personal accounts while working for Google. The case highlights ongoing US-China trade tensions.
OpenAI responds to Elon Musk's lawsuit with evidence suggesting a shift away from open source practices. Musk's suit accuses the company of prioritizing profit over its nonprofit mission, sparking a bitter feud reminiscent of a divorce proceeding.
LinkedIn recently experienced a global outage, impacting users worldwide. The technical glitch affected ad campaigns, leading to decreased reach and conversions. Services were restored within 20 minutes, with the issue traced to the API developer platform.
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Franchise owners, solopreneurs, and independent contractors must urge lawmakers to protect their way of earning a living. Federal agencies are attempting regulatory workarounds that threaten the right to operate businesses as usual. Act now before policies take effect on March 11.
Protecting your business from personal injury lawsuits is crucial. With 8 million slip and fall ER visits annually, the risk is high. Ensure you have proper insurance, conduct safety audits, provide employee training, inform customers of risks, and document everything.
AI technology has become mainstream, transforming industries and daily life. To successfully implement AI, organizations must centralize data, educate employees on its role, and start small to ensure it complements work instead of replacing it.
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