The future of manufacturing and its implications for government industry policy

Manufacturing is critical for the creation of prosperity in any nation. Göran Roos explains how productivity improvements will change our employment landscape.

Restoring Australia’s competitiveness

After 23 years of consecutive growth, Australia is at a crossroads. Kate Carnell, CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, identifies five areas where Australia is falling behind and can take action to improve.

Still time to op till you drop

You’ve got the whole weekend to recycle any unwanted items for this year’s National Op Shop Week. Dominique Pendleton says you might find something to fill up the new found space in your cupboard while helping others in the community who are doing it tough.

5 things to remember when you hear politicians take credit for ‘job creation’

Every time the Australian Bureau of Statistics releases its monthly figures for unemployment rate and employment growth, both sides on politics tend to jump on these numbers immediately. Ben Phillips from the University of Canberra says there's a better way to interpret job data.

Australia’s role in the globalised technocratic 21st century economy

More than half of the jobs students are currently studying for will be automated in 10 years. David Coleman says we need to give young people a chance to develop skills which are relevant to their future.

Your best talent isn’t always on your payroll

Today we are forced to think more laterally and creatively around how to get work done in our organisations. Bernadette Eichner explains why using freelancers and part-timers is a good idea.

The contingent workforce of the future… what does it mean for the worker?

The workplace as we know it is changing with new technologies and flexible employment models. Andrea Warr says governments, organisations, communities and individuals need to find ways to adapt.

Establishing a consensus of what’s fair and reasonable for all

Probably no politician would explicitly advocate unfairness – but what exactly is fair, just and equitable? Dr Neil Byron says we need a broad-based discussion of what we want our society, economy and environment to look like in the next 50 years.

5 tips helping you to fulfil your KPIs in your job

How can we become better as an organisation with what we’ve got? Business strategist Jürgen Schmechel says it’s worthwhile to change the perspective and look at the possibilities you already have in your job.

New economic opportunities with the Trans-Pacific Partnership

A big regional trade deal, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), is currently being negotiated in secret under growing criticism. David Coleman sees opportunities for Australian businesses.

Four dysfunctional economic ideas

Australia is holding on to some economic ideas that have served us well in the past, but won't in the future. Ian McAuley says we need to break from these ideas that are holding us back.

Xanax or fingertips?

New technologies bring about major changes not only in our social and family interactions, but also in healthcare. Gabrielle Davies allows us a glimpse into a future of a healthier and better informed community.