Employees are driving factor of learning and development
Employees have been found to be the primary driving factor of L&D practices, rather than overall business strategy, according to the 2011 National Learning and Development Index.
New York Mayor Bloomberg and AT&T launch free wi-fi service in 20 New York City parks
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson today announced a five-year initiative to provide free Wi-Fi service at 26 locations in 20 New York City parks across the five boroughs. Starting today, AT&T Wi-Fi is available free of charge to any users at Battery Bosque in Battery Park, the north-end playground in Joyce Kilmer Park in the Bronx, and around the recreation center at Thomas Jefferson Park in East Harlem, with 23 additional park locations to follow throughout...
The US: Drifting, Drifting As Economy Slows, Slides
Drift is a bad thing in economic policy and in an economy generally, it can indicate a lack of momentum, an absence of strong policy making, or an economy that just won't answer the helm.
The Overnight Report: And On The Seventh Day
By Greg PeelThe Dow closed up 75 points or 0.6% while the S&P rose 0.7% to 1289 and the Nasdaq added 0.
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Early Warning for Alzheimer’s could become available in the next twelve months
Researchers have developed a technique that can warn patients if they will suffer from Alzheimer's at least ten years before the symptoms manifest.
Australians relaxed in facing high mortgages
Australians may be swimming in debt but that doesn't mean they're worried about it. A recent survey from insurance provider Genworth found that although most Australian home owners are among the most indebted in the world they have no problems borrowing more than their means.
World Market Overview 06/09/2011
Concerns about a slowdown in the U.S. economy sent the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index to its sixth straight day of losses, its longest such streak since February 2009, as investors continued to worry that the recovery has run out of steam.
Australian Stock Market Report 06/09/2011
The US Federal Reserve Beige book suggested that economic activity across the 12 reported Fed districts generally continued to expand albeit at a slower pace in May.
Carbon tax triggers higher electricity, petrol prices
Australia needs to brace for higher electricity rates and transport costs as soon as the government implements the carbon tax. This is one of the key results of the independent study made by the designated independent team the Productivity Commission.
Air New Zealand heading for Perth makes emergency landing
An Air New Zealand Boeing 767 made an emergency landing at the Auckland airport on Thursday after experiencing engine problems shortly after take-off, the airline and emergency services said.
Australia's economy sheds 22,000 full-time jobs
Australia’s unemployment rate eased at 4.9 percent in May as some 7,800 were employed raising the total to 11.445 million, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) announced on Thursday. Nevertheless, the type of jobs created by the economy has been eroded with lesser full-time jobs and more part-time work offered to residents.
Oz Skills Shortage Generating Wage Inflation
- Australian Institute of Management completes National Salary Survey- Survey shows a skills shortage is generating increased wage pressures- Companies are responding by becoming increasingly flexible- Training and development programs also increasing By Chris ShawThe Australian Institute of Managem...
Forex Market Insight 06/09/2011
The AUD has found support back at 1.0600 and the market believes the most likely move in the near term will be a retracement back up to the top of the trading range at 1.0760. That said, today’s employment numbers, due at 11.30am AEDT, could be a game changer. A number below 20k could see the AUD’s outlook shift to bearish.
Looming work-stoppage to hit BHP coal mines next week
Industrial action will soon hit the Australian coal operations of BHP Billiton as some 4000 coking coal workers are set to walk out from their job sites beginning next week, demanding from the giant resources company better pay and solid tenure assurances.
Updates: Stockland Shows Its New $7 Billion Approach
Two statements from Stockland Holdings yesterday failed to have a dramatic impact on the share price, but they did show the way the company is changing its orientation.
Affordability edges up, but buyers still wary
Housing affordability has seen a slight improvement, but the REIA has claimed affordability still constitutes a significant hurdle for homebuyers.
Industry unites in final exit fee fight
Leading mortgage brokers and non-banks have thrown aside normal competitive pressures to join forces in a last stand against the government's impending ban on exit fees, which is set to come into force on 1 July.
Government suspends live export to Indonesia
Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, today announced that the Government has suspended the export of live cattle to Indonesia "until new safeguards are established for the trade".
The Overnight Report: OPEC Implosion
By Greg PeelThe Dow closed down 21 points or 0.2% while the S&P lost 0.4% to 1279 and the Nasdaq was hit 1.
Lady CEO takes charge at Sydney Airport
For the first time, Australia's biggest airport will be managed by a woman effective on 1 July, the company said as Ms Kerrie Mather has been appointed as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sydney Airport.
Walk the talk to close the gender workforce gap
Failure to actively groom women throughout the leadership pipeline is a huge risk for businesses, particularly with a growing skills shortage in many industries and an ageing workforce, but if it's done well it can represent a vast opportunity.
Japan: Foreigners Still Like Shares
Foreign investors are not letting Japan's rough trot upset them, or the fear of a credit rating downgrade worry them; they are continuing to load up on Japanese securities, according to figures released yesterday.
Online banking threatens to phase out cheques
The banking industry is set to review the long-term future of paying by paper as the chequebook's days are numbered while PINs continue win over pens.
Australia’s commodity bubble ready to burst?
The current conditions in the commodity markets may represent an unsustainable bubble which is open to a sudden correction, warns a new report from Standard and Poor’s global rating service.
Australia's PM Gillard: No compensation for cattle industry
Australia's government led by Prime Minister Julia Gillard did not promise to give the local cattle industry any compensation for the recent implementation of a live export ban to Indonesia, which will last for six months.
Sony alerts 37,500 film customers personal info stolen
Sony Corp.'s film studio said yesterday it has provided notice to the approximately 37,500 people who may have had some personally identifiable information stolen during the recent attack on sonypictures.com.
Bradken's Upside Outweighs ESCO License Loss
- Bradken's recent capital raising has strengthens balance sheet- Increased scope for bolt-on acquisitions- Moelis sees value leading into an earnings growth acceleration post FY12By Chris ShawAt the end of last month Bradken ((BKN)) reiterated full year earnings guidance for a result in EBITDA...
Nintendo Wii U falling short of expectations?
Nintendo Co. unveiled at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, California, the Wii U, the high-definition video-game console succeeding the market leader Wii.
Australia Parliament justifies carbon tax
Treasurer Wayne Swan is set to release today the Productivity Commission's report on international climate regimes at noon in Brisbane. Mr Swan will try to justify to opposing industry that seven of Australia's top-10 trading partners have adopted major policies to reduce pollution. The coal and gas industries have continue to oppose the carbon tax legislation further arguing the report should look at the measures taken by Australia's competitors.
Stockland sells industrial assets to shift to residential
Property developer Stockland confirmed today in a filing with the Australian Stock Exchange that it is in discussions with a potential buyer for assets representing about 20% if its industrial portfolio. This comes as Stockland also announced that it has secured 339 hectares of residential land in south west Sydney.
NZ50 outperforms ASX 200
As the Australian share market went down for a sixth consecutive trading day, investors went to the New Zealand markets, which rose close to 20 points to 3525.39, a change of about 56 percent.
iPhone 5 release: What’s causing the delay?
While many people are controlling their urges to grab a hold of the iPhone 4 thinking the iPhone 5 will be launched in the near future, the actual release of the highly anticipated smart phone remains a whodunit.
Australian consumers spend, invest conservatively
The Reserve Bank's decision to hold off plans for an upward rate adjustment in the past few months had impact well on Australia's consumers, who are now more spend-thrifts and conscious on what to spend on.
Sony launches 'PlayStation®Vita'
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. announces PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) (PCH-1000 series) as the official platform name for the next generation portable entertainment system (codename: NGP). Wi-Fi model will be available for 24,980 yen (including tax) in Japan, $249 in US and euro 249 in Europe, 3G/Wi-Fi model will be available for 29,980 yen (including tax) in Japan, $299 in US and euro 299 in Europe and successively launch in global market starting the end of 2011.
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