Key points: The global AI race currently prioritises growth over safety, and regulation lags behind Unchecked AI controlling critical infrastructure may pose potentially catastrophic risks There are calls for stronger global regulations – overshadowed by AI’s financial benefits Businesses are increasingly turning to generative AI as a tool to boost productivity, support innovation and leverage […]
Key points: Payroll is critical to good governance, sitting at the intersection of compliance, employee trust, and strategy Migration is strategic, not just technical – Drivers include compliance risks, mergers, poor employee experience, and hidden costs of legacy systems Success relies on data cleansing, award configuration, rigorous testing, change management, and strong cross-functional leadership In 2026, payroll is […]
Key points Productivity gains from AI tools don’t equal readiness to scale True progress rests on strong data, systems, governance and people Too many pilots remain isolated, with lessons learned not embedded into business practice Australia’s middle market is rapidly engaging with artificial intelligence (AI), and many leaders believe they are ready to scale its […]
Key points Use AI for repetitive, data-heavy tasks Engage advisors for nuanced, high-stakes situations Combine AI for data processing with advisors for interpretation and change management Projects involving compliance, governance, or reputational risk require human expertise Resourcing a project is one of the most important decisions you make and it’s often one of the trickiest. […]
Key points Use a custom-built Power BI dashboard to make reporting faster, clearer and more actionable. Automate manual reporting to free up time for strategy, analysis and delivering value. Empower better decisions by making accurate and relevant insights easily available across your business. Build a solid data foundation ready for AI, system integration […]
The Federal Government’s long-awaited reform of Australian privacy law came into effect recently, aimed at strengthening the protection of personal data. The new regime imposes stricter requirements on how businesses handle personal information – including implications on the choice of software systems and how they are used. This legislation, known as the Privacy and Other […]
Key points: Automated payroll compliance tools offer convenience but can leave businesses exposed to legal and reputational risks The new wage theft laws, effective from January 1, 2025, impose severe penalties on employers who deliberately underpay employees Expert analysis is crucial for businesses with complex compliance obligations Underpayment scandals have been rife in recent years […]
Key findings: A data lake serves as a central repository for comprehensive productivity insights. Data lakes support various data types, efficiently stores unstructured data and uses object storage for easy retrieval. Decision making is improved by uncovering patterns, improving decisions and enhancing productivity. Your business might already be collecting data but without a central resource […]
When Generative AI burst on the scene with the release of ChatGPT in November 2022, the barriers to adoption for law firms seemed to outweigh the benefits. There were questions around data leakage, some high-profile examples of ‘hallucination’ (the fictitious creation of legal precedents), and concerns that adopting AI could introduce errors into legal documents. […]
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 […]
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