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October 30, 2023

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Charles Power, Holding Redlich’s Workplace Relations & Safety Partner, discusses the intricacies of annual leave, and leave without pay, shedding light on rights and obligations in these areas.

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Here’s a recap of recent funding developments from Australia, India, the US and beyond.

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majority of ANZ businesses see hybrid and remote work as having a positive impact on their bottom line, with CEOs voting hybrid work flexibility as #1 driver underpinning successful employee experience (EX) strategies.

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A new survey reveals that one-third of Australians plan to do their holiday shopping online this year. With the convenience and flexibility of digital platforms, retailers have an opportunity to meet evolving consumer needs.

Lessons from the referendum: managing change requires pressure for change, clear goals, a plan, relevant information, willingness to listen, and united leadership.

Australia

American Express has announced the six Sydney-based restaurants that will be receiving grants as part of its program to support small, independent establishments affected by the pandemic. Each restaurant will receive AU$21,000 to boost their businesses and continue delivering meaningful experiences for their customers.

The backlash against "woke" funds is growing, but BlackRock's Larry Fink refuses to change his investment approach, while Australia's sustainable funds experience slowing growth. Will companies still prioritize ESG issues?

Geoff Culbert, former CEO of Sydney Airport, will become the president of the Business Council of Australia (BCA). Culbert's deep business experience and ability to navigate complex environments make him well-suited for the role.

Australian economy

Despite criticism of the government's spending, a report shows that the JobKeeper program successfully saved hundreds of thousands of jobs and prevented an economic disaster. The lesson learned is that uncertainty comes at a cost, but it's better than chronic unemployment.

As inflation and interest rates rise, Australian households are cutting back on insurance, dipping into savings, and relying on short-term credit, risking their financial stability. Find out more in this exclusive report.

World

The Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2023 promises to be a must-attend event, featuring industry heavyweights and discussing key topics such as inflation, insurance penetration, and banking technology.

Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir and tens of thousands of women in Iceland are participating in a strike to protest the gender pay gap and gender-based violence, marking the first full-day women's strike since 1975.

Lloyds Banking Group, the UK's largest mortgage lender, anticipates house prices to drop in the coming years before ultimately recovering. Find out the factors behind this forecast and the potential impact on homeowners.

Tech

Microsoft has identified Octo Tempest, a threat group that uses social engineering attacks, SIM swaps, and physical threats to extort victims. Unlike typical ransomware attacks, Octo Tempest threatens to publicly share stolen data unless a ransom is paid.

Google's desperation to be the default search engine has been unveiled in the US antitrust trial, revealing that the tech giant paid a whopping $26.3 billion for the privilege. That's enough to buy two million Rolex watches or fund massive infrastructure developments.

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