Consumer sentiment remains in the doldrums, yet the latest feedback from the mid-market business community is that they remain broadly optimistic for the future. Newly updated ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer sentiment data shows 53% of respondents say their family is worse off now than they were 12 months ago, while just 8% are anticipating ‘good times’ […]
A particular interest is Treasury’s quarterly data on the value of foreign investment in Australia which varies significantly when comparing approved commercial investments and approved residential real estate investments.
Redundancies are at an all time low, but hiring intentions are forecast to change. It’s important for HR manager to anticipate and manage emotions of staff tactfully. Providing clarity quickly is critical and allows for smooth transitions into new roles
Creating a strong Employee Value Proposition (EVP) should be a core focus for business leaders and owners. 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 will start with understanding and listening to your people.
Key points Social recruitment involves strategically using your online and offline channels to attract more applicants for each role and have a better chance of attracting and retaining top talent. Candidates are more informed than ever due to the amount of information available online. Building a strong presence online requires ongoing commitment across your organisation, […]
The pandemic supercharged flexibility in the workplace, so what now? People expect more flexibility from workplaces today, and companies that don’t have a formalised flexible workplace policy could miss out on attracting and retaining top talent. Companies should consider the flexible work solutions they can implement to address their people’s needs.
Legislation has been introduced into Parliament that significantly rewrites Australia’s thin capitalisation rules with effect from 1 July 2023, with no grandfathering or transitional relief.
In June 2023, legislation containing new thin capitalisation rules from 1 July 2023 was introduced into Parliament. Broadly, thin capitalisation applies to entities part of multinational groups that incur debt deductions (e.g. interest) of more than $2 million for an income year (on a group basis).
Last month, legislation was introduced to Parliament that significantly rewrites Australia’s thin capitalisation rules with effect from 1 July 2023, with no grandfathering or transitional rules. The new regime will replace the current asset-based test with an earnings based test that limits net debt deductions to 30% of tax EBITDA.
Mid-market businesses are racing to adopt generative AI tools, even if their enthusiasm is outpacing their awareness of challenges and risks, according to the latest Business Radar Report from Pitcher Partners. One in three business leaders in the new survey of mid-market firms reported already integrating a generative AI tool into their operations, while a […]
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