Key findings: AI has the potential to boost productivity, but the actual benefits have not fully materialised Like an employee, AI needs trust-building, clear expectations and small projects to demonstrate benefits Accurate and transparent data is crucial for AI performance – poor data inputs can lead to high ‘hallucination’ rates Artificial intelligence (AI) has been […]
On 17 September 2024 Royal Assent was granted on the climate reporting legislation previously approved by both Houses of Parliament. On 20 September 2024 the first Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRSs) were approved by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB). Climate reporting legislation The climate reporting legislation is contained in Schedule 4 to the Treasury […]
Wage underpayments continue to be in the spotlight, following accusations of ‘wage theft’ against some of Australia’s biggest employers like Wesfarmers, Coles and Woolworths. Not-for-profit (NFP) organisations have been under the microscope too, with allegations levelled at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, The National Library of Australia, and even government departments. Whilst underpayments may not be […]
Key points Develop a clear business strategy and regularly review performance to stay aligned with your goals. Choose the right business structure based on your objectives and personal circumstances. Manage cashflow carefully and protect your business with appropriate legal, insurance, and estate planning measures. Thinking of starting a business? Congratulations. It is an exciting time […]
Key findings: Creating a strong Employee Value Proposition (EVP) should be a core focus for an organisation’s leaders People aren’t as interested in climbing a ’career ladder’, instead opting to move around a ‘career lattice’ that offers a wide breadth of experiences Building a strong EVP starts with understanding and listening to your people Workplaces […]
It’s understandable that firms may feel tempted to take on client work that is outside their core offerings but that can be a false economy for many. Utilisation has continued to fall in the past year, even as demand has recovered, and that can be enough for firm principals to try and recover the sunk […]
As legislation makes its way through Federal Parliament, the middle market should know this “isn’t the end, it’s the beginning”. At the recent Deakin Law School International Sustainability Reporting Forum, ASIC Chair Joe Longo made it clear that ASIC believes the implementation of mandatory climate disclosures “isn’t the end – it’s the beginning”. It is […]
I have a background as a litigation lawyer. I can honestly say that the bulk of the legal profession were courteous and supportive compared to the inherent conflict I have experienced at almost every level of the property, development and construction industry. This is even more incongruous when I factor the symbiotic nature of the […]
Expanding to new markets offers many opportunities, including helping to grow revenue streams, increase staffing opportunities and facilitate strategic acquisitions. Professional services as a whole are in an exciting period of growth on an international scale, with several notable partnerships and expansion. For example, UK top-60 law firm Taylor Rose MW chose to partner with […]
On Thursday 27 March 2024 landmark climate reporting legislation was introduced into the House of Representatives in Schedule 4 to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Bill 2024 (Cth). The requirements in the Bill are essentially the same as that reported in our recent article on the draft legislation, except for […]
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