- Business Insider•14 hours ago
The 17 best photos from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal tour so far
Throughout the next two weeks, the couple will focus on youth leadership, as well as environmental and conservation efforts, during their official visits to cities like Sydney and Auckland. The duke and duchess' trip also lines up with the upcoming Invictus Games, an international sporting event
- Business Insider•15 hours ago
How GM went from bankrupt and on the brink of death to being one of the world's best-run car companies
A decade after the financial crisis, General Motors is led by the best management team it's ever had and one of the best C-suites in all of business. CEO Mary Barra, president Dan Ammann, and executive vice-president Mark Reuss have overseen the birth of a New GM that's moving aggressively to
- Business Insider•yesterday
The government has built a bonfire of embarrassments - and the Wentworth by-election looks set to set it aflame
A shambolic week for the government has further damaged the chances of the Liberal candidate, Dave Sharma, retaining the seat, meaning the government could lose its one-seat majority. If money talks in the same way politicians leak, then the Liberal Party is less than 12 hours away from losing Malcolm
- Business Insider•2 days ago
11 Australian executives get real about what makes a good leader
Executives must be able to adapt and be proactive in their leadership style in order to be successful.
- Business Insider•2 days ago
Prince Harry and his wife took off their shoes to sit on Bondi beach and talk mental health
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex took part in a very colourful mental health gathering at Sydney's Bondi Beach this morning. The group wore bright fluro colours for "Fluro Friday", a weekly event that now takes places at beaches across Australia where members of the organisation share their
- Business Insider•2 days ago
12 things you probably didn't know about 'Big Little Lies'
The Emmy-winning HBO series "Big Little Lies" is set to premiere its second season in early 2019. In the novel version of "Big Little Lies," the plot is set in a beach side town on the coast of Australia while the HBO adaptation is set in Monterey Bay, California. In an interview
- Business Insider•2 days ago
If you think the best way to advance your career in Australia is to jump from job to job, think again. Most employers will overlook you
The vast majority of Australian employers overlook candidates who often change jobs. It says offering training and new experiences for staff may help to reduce the prevalence of job hopping. According to a new survey from global jobs specialist Indeed, rather than helping you climb your way to the
- Business Insider•2 days ago
The truth about Australians lying in job interviews
41% of Australians think it's okay to lie during a job interview. Many Australians think it's okay to lie in a job interview. A survey of 4800 people, conducted by Perspicacious on behalf of SEEK, shows more than half of Australians (59%) don’t think it’s acceptable to lie in a job interview
- Business Insider•2 days ago
The RBA is failing on the most basic measures and it’s time it was held to account
The RBA cuts the official cash rate to 0.5 per cent and on the back of that, the unemployment rate drops to 4.75 per cent on a sustained basis, underlying inflation hits the mid-point of the 2 to 3 per cent target range and annual wages growth lifts to 3.25 per cent. This is what a range of credible
- Business Insider•3 days ago
The 10 most important things in the world right now
1. A top US Senate Democrat slammed Trump's response to journalist Jamal Khashoggi's alleged killing. Sen. Chris Murphy said President Donald Trump has made the US look "weaker" than ever by kowtowing to Saudis. 2. UK Prime Minister Theresa May offered to extend the Brexit transition
- Business Insider•3 days ago
17 Australian executives' favourite fiction books
Diving into the imaginary world of a good novel can provide busy executives with a creative break from the daily grind of reports and presentations.
- Business Insider•3 days ago
Macquarie thinks the RBA is 'puzzled' about a key measure of Australian household wealth
Australia’s household savings rate has almost fallen to zero, which raises doubt about the outlook for domestic consumption. However, Macquarie says wording in the RBA minutes suggest the central bank is “sceptical” about the data. They said the RBA “don’t really believe the extent and persistence
- Business Insider•3 days ago
Here's what economists are saying about Australia's huge drop in unemployment
Australia's unemployment rate tumbled to 5% last month, the lowest level in over six years.
- Business Insider•3 days ago
Tourism Australia just released its second 'Crocodile Dundee' ad -- watch it here
Luke Hemsworth - older brother of Chris and Liam, and billed as the "original Hemsworth" - stars in a new commercial for Tourism Australia, following up on the fake "Crocodile Dundee" movie campaign which first aired at the Superbowl earlier this year. The first Dundee ad was a smash
- Business Insider•3 days ago
Australia's corporate regulator is investigating children's bank accounts
ASIC announced a review of primary school banking programs. CBA's Dollarmite program was recently awarded a Choice Shonky Award for its relentless marketing to children. Corporate regulator ASIC announced a review of primary school banking programs, including the Dollarmites Club run by the Commonwealth
- Business Insider•3 days ago
A farmers' conference in Canberra has evolved into an interesting power play involving robots, another potential leadership spill, and Australia's richest man
Australia's richest man, Anthony Pratt, believes robots could be the answer to a growing shortage of backpacker labour on farms across the country. Pratt, the executive chairman of Visy Industries, appeared yesterday at the National Farmers’ Federation congress to outline a 20-year plan to secure
- Business Insider•3 days ago
Usain Bolt turned down a European football contract to stick with the Central Coast Mariners
Aspiring professional footballer Usain Bolt has rewarded the faith Central Coast Mariners placed in him by turning down a two-year contract with Maltese Premier League champions Valetta in the hope of scoring a contract with the A-League side. Just seven weeks into trialling with the Mariners, based
- Business Insider•3 days ago
Australian retail pressures claim another big name: menswear chain Roger David is going out of business
Menswear retailer Roger David has gone into voluntary administration. The company says it couldn't compete with multinational retailers and online shopping. Bricks and mortar retailers in Australia have been hit by weak consumer confidence and increasing competition from digital players.
- Business Insider•3 days ago
Australia's jobless rate falls to 5%, the lowest level in six years
Australia's unemployment rate fell to the lowest level since April 2012 in September. A modest increase in employment, along with a sharp drop in the size of Australia's labour force, saw the number of unemployed Australians fall by 37,200 to 665,800 - the lowest level since February 2013.
- Business Insider•3 days ago
The best BBQ chef in the world gives his top advice to a loyal fan
In 2017, Canberra’s Chad Griffin, founder of Stoke and Smoke BBQ, decided to take a chance and enter the competition called Meet the Master. The winner had the opportunity of a lifetime: fly anywhere in the world to meet and learn from their business hero. If you’re into American BBQ, getting the chance
- Business Insider•3 days ago
The best BBQ chef in the world gives his top advice to a loyal fan
In 2017, Canberra’s Chad Griffin, founder of Stoke and Smoke BBQ, decided to take a chance and enter the competition called Meet the Master. The winner had the opportunity of a lifetime: fly anywhere in the world to meet and learn from their business hero. If you’re into American BBQ, getting the chance
- Business Insider•3 days ago
10 things you need to know this morning in Australia
1. The Australian dollar finished mixed on Wednesday, losing ground against the greenback, Japanese yen and Chinese yuan but gaining against the euro and British pound as well as other commodity currencies. Morgan Stanley says the big banks face a challenging period ahead, and the sector must now navigate
- Business Insider•3 days ago
Demand for risk and compliance workers is surging because of Australia's Banking Royal Commission
Job advertisements for risk and compliance workers in Australia have surged by 48% over the past year, according to new data from Seek. The sharp acceleration in advertisements likely reflects the impact of Australia's Banking Royal Commission as well as a lack of skilled candidates to fill openings
- Business Insider•3 days ago
The National Party could be ready to oust Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack as leader
Australia's governing Coalition appears on the brink of another party leadership challenge, with Nationals MPs reportedly considering ousting Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack. Fairfax Media reports that Queensland-based backers of former leader Barnaby Joyce believe they could have the numbers
- Business Insider•3 days ago
Meghan Markle's best outfits during her pregnancy so far
Kensington Palace announced on Monday that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are expecting their first child in the spring of 2019. Markle's sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, has served up some iconic looks during her pregnancies with her three children, and now it's Markle's turn to serve as
