Productivity
Read the latest advice, feature articles and news on productivity and how to increase productivity in Australian business, for business leaders, CEOs and leading companies.
Smartsourcing: Not only the domain of start-ups
Global companies, SMEs and start-ups – everyone can benefit from a global pool of experts, allowing leaders to focus on the core of their business.
Google appoints Proctor & Gamble exec Maile Carnegie to local MD role
16 May 2013
Google has appointed Procter & Gamble Australia managing director Maile Carnegie as its new Australian head, replacing former MD Nick Leeder who’s off to head up Google in France.
Economic Pulse: The economic price of a long commute
09 May 2013
In Sydney, half of all workers can’t get to the CBD in a reasonable amount of time. But the solution isn’t what you think it is.
Australia shouldn’t compare itself to the “broken economies” of the OECD: CPA chief
02 May 2013
Australia is making a mistake by comparing itself to the economies of Europe and America rather than emerging markets, according to CPA Australia chief Alex Malley.
Is design-led thinking the secret weapon in today’s Australian workplace?
01 May 2013
Breaking down barriers between designers and non-designers is key to meeting end user requirements.
Bitcoin hacked as the currency becomes available for trading
12 April 2013
The plummeting price of digital currency Bitcoin has been blamed on a hacking attack of one of its major exchanges.
To sell is human; to grow a profitable company, divine
12 April 2013
A new book by Daniel Pink looks at the many ways in which we sell.
Coalition denies it plans to cut $2 billion from car industry assistance
10 April 2013
A spokesperson for the opposition’s shadow industry minister, Sophie Mirabella, told LeadingCompany reports of planned Coalition cuts to auto subsidies are false.
Holden slashes 500 jobs, auto parts manufacturers to be hit
09 April 2013
Holden has cut 500 jobs across Melbourne and South Australia citing poor market conditions, with the future of its remaining employees also uncertain.
Meet the economist who says the billions to Holden are worth it
04 April 2013
While subsidies to auto makers are often called “corporate welfare”, one leading economist says the benefits far outweigh the costs. BY MYRIAM ROBIN.
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