The talent battle

Let’s delve into the world of talent retention and discover how to create a workplace that top professionals never want to leave.

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Maziar Foroudian
October 27, 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.

The Australian Innovation Competition has unveiled its five winners, representing diverse industries and offering transformative technological solutions.

With inflation rising a further 1.2% deeping fears of a potential RBA interest rate hike in 2 weeks’ time, writes Amy Benson.

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Let’s delve into the world of talent retention and discover how to create a workplace that top professionals never want to leave.

Top stories

Small businesses in Australia are grappling with rising inflation and the tough choices it presents, such as whether to raise prices, lay off staff, or offer special deals to customers. The data reveals the challenges they face in the current economic climate.

Australia

Quantum computing startup Q-CTRL has partnered with QUIN to offer advanced quantum technology training to TAFE students in Australia, aiming to develop a more diverse quantum workforce.

As inflation and interest rates rise, households in Australia are cutting back on insurance, using short-term credit, and depleting savings, increasing financial risk. Find out more in our exclusive article.

KPMG Australia has cut 100 staff due to a challenging market, with no improvement expected until next year. The firm has already made 100 redundancies over the past eight months.

Australian economy

Leading fund managers predict a tough Christmas and slow spending in the early part of next year for Australia, with the possibility of interest rate rises in the cards. Geopolitical uncertainty and a slowdown in consumer spending are also factors to consider.

World

As conflict in the Middle East threatens to send oil prices skyrocketing, the Biden administration is scrambling to find ways to prevent a surge in gasoline prices. Efforts include discussions with oil-producing nations and potentially tapping into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

China's trillion yuan stimulus plan highlights President Xi Jinping's concerns over the sluggish state of their economy. The stimulus comes with a departure from traditional approaches and amidst structural challenges facing China.

Tech giant Nvidia has been ordered by the Biden administration to immediately halt shipments of advanced AI chips to China. The crackdown reflects the US government's focus on cybersecurity, with measures also aimed at Iran and Russia. Nvidia remains confident the ban will have minimal financial impact, while China has criticized the decision.

Tech

New study shows a decline in tech industry layoffs, signaling a potential end to the worst of the job cuts. Companies are also cutting down on business travel and embracing remote work. Read more.

Google is testing a customizable overview dashboard for Google Ads, allowing advertisers to personalize the data they see. This could be a significant time-saving tool if rolled out widely.

As the 2024 election approaches and AI-altered media becomes more prevalent, Google introduces tools to help users fact-check images. Here are ways to verify viral images using Google's tools.

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In the era of remote work, leaders must avoid common pitfalls to ensure the success of their teams. From setting clear expectations to celebrating wins, here are the crucial steps to take.

A new government report warns that by 2025, artificial intelligence could increase the risk of cyber-attacks and even aid in planning biological or chemical attacks. However, experts question whether the tech will evolve as predicted.

Learn from the lessons of a successful entrepreneur who turned a failed online course into a thriving book publishing business, and discover his five key tips for business success.

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