The government’s plan released by Treasurer Scott Morrison on Thursday, would ensure the fiscal capacity of all states and territories was “at least the equal of NSW or Victoria, whichever is higher”.
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has effectively ruled out an interest rate rise until wage growth tops 3%.
A new study calls for additional support from government, employers and the medical profession for cancer survivors wanting to return to work.
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Research shows that corporate wellness programs don’t really work. If companies want to boost employee health they should consider designing the workplace to encourage the right behaviour.
In Australia, wage growth is lagging productivity growth across most sectors of the economy.
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The development of robots’ capacities and their increasing presence in companies isn’t just a matter of technology. It also profoundly changes the strategies, structures and human skills required.
The Productivity Commission has recommended sweeping changes to how infrastructure is governed.
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Australia is increasingly a services-led economy. The health sector is not only a big employer, but health care is an important factor in worker productivity.
Where are the benefits from all that hard work?
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