Remarks by World Bank President Ajay Banga at the 2023 G20 India Leaders Summit “One Future” Session
he world is much different than it was when the World Bank was founded. We face declining progress in our fight against poverty, an existential climate crisis,…
Does Money Really Affect Motivation? A Review of the Research
and performance is much more complex. In fact, research suggests that even if we let people decide how much they should earn, they would probably not enjoy…
Is a divorce an ‘exceptional circumstance’ in a late dismissal application?
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently dealt with a worker’s request for an extension for his delayed dismissal claim after arguing that he was going through a “fresh divorce,”…
Singapore taps Lidar and laser scanning in remote building inspections
Singapore’s JTC and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) have successfully tested the use of reality capture technologies such as laser and Lidar (light detection and ranging) scanning to…
Sleep Debt: The Hidden Cost of Insufficient Rest
Key Takeaways Sleep is an essential part of overall health, and getting enough restful sleep on a regular basis offers a plethora of benefits. Quality sleep helps…
Ripple Buys Swiss Crypto Startup Amid US Regulatory Uncertainty
Financial technology company Ripple acquired Switzerland-based crypto custody firm Metaco as U.S. crypto firms look overseas amid a regulatory crackdown at home.1 CNBC. “Crypto firm Ripple buys Swiss startup…
Employer-Sponsored Health Benefit Costs Could Rise 5.4% in 2024
mployers expect health benefit costs could rise an average of 5.4% per employee next year, a recent survey by Mercer found.1 KEY TAKEAWAYS The anticipated 5.4% rise…
Federal court case notes ‘control’ as crucial in determining employment relationships
How did employer successfully reject alleged worker’s ‘entitlements’? A federal court case has once again emphasised the importance of “control” in any contract of employment after an…
Jet Lag: Your Guide to Sound Sleep After Travel
Long-distance plane travel is infamous for being inconvenient and uncomfortable. Due to the logistics of check-in, the stress of security lines, and hours being stuck in a…