Austerity has become the global default response to tough economic times. But New Zealand should be prioritising investment over cuts to foster long-term growth.
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Labor’s proposal should help address some skills shortages in the sector. But it will be a long time before the benefits flow through to housing.
Why have we seen so little action on productivity reform, one of the biggest drivers of increasing living standards? And what can you do about it?
Obviously, the government can’t set wages directly. But research shows recent policies that have increased worker power are associated with strong wage growth.
Working from home has become a contentious election issue, particularly for the Coalition which has swung from opposing to embracing it.
Our special election series on the major reform challenges facing the nation begins with an overview of the policy priorities the next government must pursue.
A range of contractual clauses can be used to limit how and where you work after you leave a job. While they may protect legitimate business interests, their overuse undermines job mobility and innovation.
Researchers at the Australian Workplace Index have found the negative impacts of working from home they originally uncovered in a 2022 survey had reversed in 2024.
Documents show the government is going against expert advice and strong economic evidence by insisting higher speed limits will improve productivity.
Canada and other OECD nations are missing an opportunity by failing to fully utilize immigrant talent.
High energy prices, a weak labour force and low productivity growth are behind the ailing German economy – and voters are feeling the pinch.
Despite research showing poor mental health is tied to lower productivity, wellbeing programmes are still considered a “nice-to-have”.
When it comes to sparking creativity in teams, conflict isn’t always the villain – it turns out that who is in conflict over what can make all the difference.
We talk to Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood about the housing challenge, as well as Australia's parlous productivity performance generally.
Fixing productivity in home construction will require a coordinated approach between government, home-owners, construction companies and their employees.
Creating psychological boundaries between work and home life is healthy – up to a point.
The choices people make in the dating and job markets can have a big impact on society. So, do Australians believe everyone has equal access?
Women entrepreneurs can have a big impact on a country’s productivity. So why aren’t more entering business – and what can we do to foster an entrepreneurial mindset?
The startup sector is cautiously optimistic heading into 2025. Global trends, including AI, sustainability and the personalisation of health will define 2025.
Leaders who promote a bit of fun in the workplace can help their employees engage and be more innovative and actually want to come to work.
Top contributors
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Emeritus Professor of Innovation, University of Technology Sydney
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Laurie Carmichael Distinguished Research Fellow at the Centre for Future Work, Melbourne; and Professor Emeritus, Griffith Business School, Griffith University
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Professor, Department of Economics, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Entrepreneurship, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond Business School, Bond University
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Professor of Management, Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Melbourne
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Senior lecturer, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra
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Professor of Applied Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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Professor of Economics, Monash University
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Chief Executive, Grattan Institute
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Academic Director, Murdoch University
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Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Professor, Strategy, Operations and Supply Chain Management, University of Technology Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, Graduate School of Business and Law, RMIT University