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General Electric Announces Exit From Coal-Fired Plants
General Electric has announced it will exit manufacturing coal-fired power plants, marking a key environmental moment for one of the world’s largest equipment manufacturers of
What Drives High Employee Engagement?
What drives high employee engagement in the workplace? There was a poll recently published by Gallup that showed while we might have come a long
60% of U.S. Business Closures Now Permanent
New data has emerged showing that 60% of temporary business closures due to the COVID pandemic in the U.S. have become permanent, signalling that the
Coca-Cola Paid Scientists to Downplay Sugar Dangers
Researchers have found that Coca-Cola paid a front-group of scientists to downplay the dangers of sugar in its beverages, as well as to promote the
ACCC Says Rental Scam Profits Up 76% Amid Pandemic
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has said that rental scams have jumped by 76% amid the pandemic over 2019 figures, with scammers looking
Snowy 2.0 Hydro Project “$10 Billion White Whale,” Experts Say
Experts have signed an open letter stating that the Snowy 2.0 hydro electric project represents nothing more than a $10 billion white whale,” urging the
German Woman Dies After Hospital Hacked
A German woman has died after a hospital was unable to admit her due to being hacked, which forced authorities to transfer her unsuccessfully to
BlackRock Says It’s Unlikely all Staff Will Return to Office
CEO of the world’s largest investment bank, BlackRock’s, Larry Fink has said it’s unlikely that all of its staff will return to a physical office,
Former PM Hacked After Posting Photo of Boarding Pass
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott has been hacked after posting a photo of his boarding pass onto social media platform instagram, where a hacker was
Facebook Offering Grants to Small Businesses
Facebook has announced it will be offering a number of grants to small businesses that have been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, but you’ll have
Freelance Economy Grows 22% to $1.2 Trillion in the U.S.
New figures have shown the freelance economy has grown by 22% to a total of $1.2 trillion in the U.S. as the COVID-19 pandemic continues
39% of Staff Open Corporate Data on Personal Devices
A new study has emerged claiming that more than two-thirds (39%) of employees use their personal devices to open corporate data, which leaves a significant
Do ‘Fake Commutes’ Stimulate Productivity?
For many Australians, the commute to work was a dreaded part of the day. It’s hard to deny, however, that the commute didn’t gear us
Mercedes Benz Fined $1.5 Billion For Emissions Cheating
The parent company of Mercedes Benz has been fined $1.5 billion for cheating emission laws in the U.S. with vehicles fitted with ‘defeat devices’ that
Google Facing $3 Billion Lawsuit for Collecting Child Data
Google’s parent company Alphabet is facing a $3 billion lawsuit after claims that the company was both collecting and tracking child data, a violation of
Microsoft Looks to Sustainable Underwater Data Centers
Microsoft has released a proof of concept for more efficient and sustainable underwater data centers after a two-year experiment with a submerged data center in
Economists Warn of $31.3 Billion Hit if JobSeeker Removed
Economists have warned of massive job losses and a $31.3 billion hit to the economy if the JobSeeker COVID-19 supplement payments are removed by the
How Much Does a Data Breach Cost to Fix?
IBM has released its latest cost of a data breach report, detailing exactly how much a data breach will cost to fix if it hits
NAB Says Coal Too Risky; Investing in Renewables Instead
The Chief executive of the National Australia Bank – NAB – has said that investments in coal are too risky, with the bank opting instead
Chinese Database of 2.4 Million Foreign Nationals Leaked
Reports have emerged of a massive Chinese database filled with 2.4 foreign nationals – including high profile celebrities and academics – has been leaked online;
Microsoft Details Hackers Targeting Trump & Biden
Microsoft has released details of hackers targeting both the Trump and Biden election campaigns, with Russia, China and Iran topping the top threat actors. Microsoft
Stop Advertising and Start Adding Value for Your Customers
Let’s talk about the fact that you need to stop only advertising, and start adding value to your customers and potential prospects out in the
Uber Invests $800 Million for 100% Electric Fleet by 2030
Rideshare giant Uber has announced plans to invest $800 million into an 100% electric powered fleet by 2030. The news comes after Uber released a
China Matching U.S. in Cyber Warfare Capabilities: Harvard
A new report from Harvard says that China is matching the U.S. in terms of its cyber warfare capabilities, stating that China has managed to
South Australia Passes Law Banning Single-Use Plastics
South Australia has passed laws banning the sale of single-use plastics in a first for Australia, though the roll-out will be delayed due to the
Warner Music Group Confirms Credit Card Data Breach
The Warner Music Group has issued a statement confirming the music giant has been hit with a data breach impacting customer credit card information after
JPMorgan Chase Investigating Misuse of COVID-19 Funds
JPMorgan Chase has said it is investigating the misuse of COVID aid funds from its customers as the bank looks to crack down on customers
Millions of WordPress Sites Targeted by Hackers
Reports are emerging that millions of WordPress websites are being targeted by hackers looking to leverage a potential vulnerability in the site’s use of plug-ins,
Huge Fines Issued For Misleading COVID-19 Products
Australia’s health regulator has issued $847,000 worth of fines to companies found profiteering from the COVID-19 pandemic with illegal or misleading products. The Therapeutic Goods
How To Convert Prospects Into Customers
How can you convert prospects into paying customers with three ingredients? It’s something that businesses, no matter their size, are constantly asking. While there’s a
Service NSW’s 2nd Cyber Breach Exposes 180,000 Details
Service NSW has confirmed that a cyber breach has exposed the personal details of up to 180,000 residents, with more than half a million documents
ACCC Says Petrol Prices Low but Margins At Record Highs
The ACCC has said that while petrol prices remain low, margins are at record highs as the competition watchdog looks to target major petrol retailers.
CEOs to be Held Accountable For Data Breaches by 2024
A report has emerged stating that the majority of CEOs will be held accountable for data breaches by 2024, as both the frequency and severity
Unilever’s €1 Billion Move For Fossil Fuel-Free Products
Unilever, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of consumer goods has announced a €1 billion move for fossil-fuel-free products in its lineup by 2030. The
ANZ Chief Says House Prices Could Fall by 10%
Shayne Elliott, the Chief Executive Officer at the ANZ bank has said that house prices could fall by as much as 10% in the midst
Working From Home Benefits for Employees & Employers
What are the benefits of working from home for employees, as well as their employer? As offices close all around the world and staff are
Defence Minister says Cyberattacks Blurring ‘Peace & War’
Australia’s Federal Defence Minister has said that cyberattacks are blurring the lines between peace and war, saying that the “new normal” is alarming considering that
How You Can Be ‘Forever Employable’
How To Be ‘Forever Employable’ with 5 Simple Steps. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that you can never be too prepared when it
WEF Says Up to 50% of Global Water Supply Being Stolen
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has said that up to 50% of the global water supply is being stolen, according to its latest report. The
How To Find Leaders in a Crowded Pool of Applicants
It’s no easy feat to find potential leaders in a wide pool of applicants. It’s something that, in spite of decades of experience, leadership teams
Blame Game Intensifies as 54,000 NSW Licences Exposed
The blame game has intensified between Amazon, the NSW government and tech researchers after AWS refused to name the company responsible for allowing 54,000 NSW
Australia’s Tourism Industry Has Taken $55 Billion Hit
The Australian government has released modeling showing that the tourism industry has taken a $55 billion hit amid COVID-19 border closures and travel restrictions. The
Norway’s Parliament Hit by “Significant Cyber Attack”
Norway has announced that its parliament – the Storting – has been hit by a “significant cyber attack,” according to the Norweigan parliamentary director. Marianne
Explained: Why Cover Letters Are Important
Popular belief is that cover letters are a waste of time, and only a sliver of recruiters or hiring managers actually read them. However, we
Recession Confirmed as Australian GDP Plummets 7%
Statistics have confirmed that Australia is in the midst of a recession as the GDP plummets 7% in the June quarter of 2020, according to
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