Tag: Management
RBA assistant governors to switch jobs
Changes are afoot at the top at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).[MORE]
Storm fallout leaves veteran almost $500K in debt
A Townsville Vietnam veteran says he has been left with almost $500,000 debt after selling his investments with Storm Financial.[MORE]
Business expectation figures worsen
There is more evidence employment will continue to weaken, with businesses expecting sales and profits to continue to worsen.[MORE]
Race dates delay affecting jockey club income
The Newcastle Jockey Club (NJC) says delays in finalising race dates for next year and 2010 are starting to affect the club's ability to generate income as a functions venue. [MORE]
Conroy urges rethink on Telstra CEO pay
Federal Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has told the Telstra board it should reconsider its decision on executive pay.[MORE]
Research shows consumer confidence down for Christmas
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Research has shown a drop in consumer confidence ahead of the peak Christmas period.[MORE]
Telstra workers vote on strike action
Telstra workers are voting on whether to take urgent industrial action over pay claims at the company's annual general meeting.[MORE]
Shareholders reject lucrative pay deal for Wesfarmers directors
Wesfarmers shareholders have voted against proposed pay rised for the company's directors.[MORE]
CEO salaries jump 96pc
While most people are being forced to tighten their belts, figures out today show the pay of chief executives has skyrocketed in the six years to 2007. [MORE]
Turnbull urges shareholders to curb corporate salaries
Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull wants shareholders to take responsibility for reining in high executive salaries.[MORE]
Sacked GBS workers post 'wanted' posters of former boss
Pine Creek residents have expressed their anger at former GBS Gold chief operator Tony Simpson by posting "wanted" signs of him in the town. [MORE]
Indigenous corporations placed under administration
Two far north Queensland Indigenous corporations have been placed under special administration by the Federal Government, after a dispute among family clans over membership.[MORE]
Asset Loans owes $28m: administrator
Money lender Asset Loans Limited is another Gold Coast business which is facing an uncertain future.[MORE]
WA hamstrung by red tape and taxes: report
A conservative think tank has called for tax cuts and privatisation of WA's electricity generation and public transport by whichever party wins the election.[MORE]
Business advice base at Mawson Lakes
A centre offering advice to manufacturers and small business opens at Mawson Lakes.[MORE]
Seven Network profits dive 90pc
The Seven Network says its annual profit has plunged 90 per cent.[MORE]
Recession inevitable, rates cut or not: economist
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While the RBA is unlikely to cut rates, some economists say it is now too late to avoid a recession. [MORE]
Petrol prices, inflation top concerns for business: survey
A survey has found more business executives are concerned about petrol prices than at any other time in the last 16 months.[MORE]
AWB chief hints at October resignation
The head of the Australian Wheat Board (AWB) has given his strongest indication yet that he will step down later this year.[MORE]
Industry group backs Indigenous job scheme
Australian Industry Group hails Andrew Forrest's scheme to create 50,000 corporate jobs for Indigenous Australians.[MORE]
Orica to de-merge consumer products group
Explosives manufacturer Orica has announced plans to de-merge its consumer products group and list it as a separate company on the Australian stock exchange. [MORE]
Mirvac predicting 24pc drop in earnings
Australian property investor Mirvac says higher funding costs could see its earnings fall as much as 24 per cent in the current financial year.[MORE]
Brace for possible economic slow down:Ripper
The Treasurer Eric Ripper has warned Western Australia must guard against possible tougher economic times ahead despite new forecasts predicting WA will be the fastest growing state in the nation.[MORE]
Britain heading into recession: Bank of England
Bank of England policy maker David Blanchflower says Britain's economy is going into recession and interest rates should fall well below their current 5 per cent.[MORE]
Fosters chief to stand down today
Foster's brewing and wine group chief executive Trevor O'Hoy will step down today.[MORE]
