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How a tightening of wallets pushed Australia into recession
The treasurer described Australia as “on the edge of the cliff” in the March quarter, facing “an economist’s version of Armageddon”.
Australia’s first service sector recession will be unlike those that have gone before it
If the government wants to stop this recession from turning into a depression, it will have to redirect its policy playbook toward services.
What COVID-19 means for the people making your clothes
The crisis has demonstrated forcefully the importance for manufacturers and retailers to be agile with well trained workers and have access to the best technology and equipment.
Don’t blame COVID-19: Target’s decline is part of a deeper trend
Target’s strategy to move further into the middle market was always doomed for limited success.
Coronavirus has turned retail therapy into retail anxiety – keeping customers calm will be key to carrying on
If retailers and hospitality service providers want customers to return in greater numbers the goal will be to minimise the perceived risks of infection.
How the COVID-19 crisis could remodel the luxury industry
Confronted with the lasting effects of the crisis, significant changes in the industry are to be expected.
If we want workers to stay home when sick, we need paid leave for casuals
Lack of sick leave a “major barrier” for many workers who need to stay home, experts say.
Five workplace trends that will shape life after lockdown
“People are realising they can work remote … that’s a huge opportunity.”
Beyond travel, a trans-Tasman bubble is an opportunity for Australia and NZ to reduce dependence on China
China still vital but balance is crucial.
Coronavirus redundancies are understandable, but there are alternatives
Creative options for cutting wage costs without having to make staff redundant.
Five ways businesses can contribute to a more balanced post-coronavirus future
While the movement towards a multi-stakeholder approach to business has increased in recent years, the coronavirus pandemic creates an opportunity for a conscious mindset change.
Pivot to pandemic: how advertisers are using (and abusing) the coronavirus to sell
The days of “what you see is what you get” have passed. It is now time for us to change the way we look at advertising.
Coronavirus shutdowns: what makes hairdressing ‘essential’? Even the hairdressers want to close
Many salons have begun selling “lockdown” product packs online, producing short “home maintenance” videos, and some are even offering one-on-one live digital consultations.
The last thing companies should be doing right now is paying dividends
COVID-19 has revealed an ugly truth – many very large companies have too little cash.
More Australians are worried about a recession and an increasingly selfish society than about coronavirus itself
In a world where social distancing is becoming the norm, people were more worried about society becoming more selfish than catching the virus themselves.
How to boost your internet speed when everyone is working from home
While you can try to fix issues and optimise the setup inside your home, unfortunately you can’t really influence network performance outside of it.
What actually are ‘essential services’ and who decides?
What is classified as essential, and who gets to decide?
Flattening another coronavirus curve: The cash-flow gap
When sales dry up, costs don’t tend to follow suit.
Which jobs are most at risk from the coronavirus shutdown?
The immediate impact of the coronavirus shutdown is striking in its magnitude, its speed and its concentration on a small set of industries.
Working from home? Here are five ways to reduce procrastination and be productive
Set up a clear schedule, reduce distractions and plan for interruptions.