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3/4 of Part timers are women
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 Women's participation in the labour force has almost doubled since the 60s and as the part time market continues to grow, a new report finds women make up 75 per cent of part time workers.
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Australia’s M&A still strong despite global outlook
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 Despite the current global economic concerns M&A activity is still strong in Asia Pacific with a cautiously optimistic outlook for 2012, according to Freehills Partner Rebecca Maslen-Stannage.
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Economic conditions stall IPOs
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 Economic conditions in Australia and overseas have again proven a barrier to initial public offerings (IPOs), as global equity market volatility and lack of investor confidence resulted in an estimated 200 IPOs around the world being postponed or deferred in 2011.
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Employers need real outcomes
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 Employers need real outcomes from Fair Work review to support competitiveness in precarious economic times according to Australian Industry Group.
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Who will be the FoFA winners?
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At a time of fundamental change to the way financial advice is delivered and received in Australia, the winners from the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms will be those with a strong customer and adviser focus as well as an awareness of the disruptive plays already happening across their sector, according to professional services firm Deloitte.
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BCA on Fair Work Act Review
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 Australia's economy is undergoing major structural change and our regulatory system, including workplace laws, must allow companies to meet the challenges, according to a statement from BCA Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott on the Announcement of a Review of the Fair Work Act.
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 The Smart Internet Program involved creating technology building blocks for protocols, devices and networks comprising Internet infrastructure, creating point technologies and generating insights for participants.
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Australia’s mortgage industry settles to a new normal
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The heads of mortgages and home lending CEOs and CFOs in this year's Deloitte Australian Mortgage Report, anticipate a lending environment of moderate growth in 2012, with continued costly funding and scrutiny around raised lending and regulatory standards.
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Researcher probes secrets of fruitful retirement
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 Thinking about work-life balance and creating a broader self identity could be the secret to a more satisfying retirement, according to a Charles Darwin University researcher.
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Transform immigration to solve skill crisis
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New discussion paper recently released suggests old rules of immigration no longer serve future of workforce or Australian economy, & proposes a number of innovative solutions to help government & business meet challenges of current economic environment.
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