Archived News for Executives and Senior Management
There are plenty of workplace issues that can cross legal boundaries, and in the United States the theft of a delicious gelatine-based treat is now one of them.
White-collar crims find friends in the clink
If you are an executive looking to embezzle, commit tax fraud or any other white-collar crimes, but are afraid of what might happen in prison – don’t worry, it is not as bad as you think.
Gold clash turns violent for Australian in Kyrgyzstan
An Australian mining office Kyrgyzstan has been attacked by forces opposed to a gold-mining project.
Logbooks, bribes and licenses in NSW corruption trial
Corruption claims have rocked the heavy vehicle industry, calling into question the safety standards of hundreds of trucks and transporters.
NuCoal sue to prove innocence at Doyle's Creek
NuCoal Resources is suing the New South Wales Government and former mining minister Ian Macdonald, after a recent finding of “corrupt conduct” in exploration approvals.
Trucks hit by trickier heists
Some bold thieves in the United States have turned to a deceptive rouse to steal masses of cargo.
Apple's new plans get permission to land
Global technology giant Apple Inc has gained clearance to start work on its new mothership – a shimmering disc-shaped building to house the company’s design, research and development sections.
Lazy copy-paste leads to $9 mil pay back
A coding error has led Optus to announce it will pay back millions of dollars to thousands of customers it overcharged.
Innovation straight from the horse's hoof
Australian scientists are helping horse-racing canter into a new age, with stylish footwear to boot.
Law change gives boards a new claim
Legislation has been passed in Queensland to remove the personal liability of executives in certain situations.
Tough times hit young tummies
The notion that all good days start with a good breakfast remains as true as ever, but unfortunately many schools are having to step in to kick-start their students' day.
UQ helps fight brain tumours from the boardroom
Two big names in their fields have teamed up to take a dual approach to fighting brain tumours, bringing business skills and financial backing to vital neuroscience.
Light shines through British public cloud
Reports have emerged praising the streamlining and cost-cutting possibilities of cloud computing facilities for government sectors, with results in Britain showing the public sector can reach efficiency goals through better software.
Narrabri General Manager needed in Brazil
The General Manager of the Narrabri Shire Council has resigned to retire his Brazilian farm and help out with flood relief.
Watchdog says knowledge could curb corruption
The Tasmanian Integrity Commission says public servants need to be better equipped in order to avoid the allure of corruption.
Corruption and deceit condemn Union boss
The former boss of the Health Services Union has pleaded guilty to dozens of crimes relating to dodgy dealings spanning years.
Workplace case to look at contract rules
A workplace dispute is unfolding after budget cuts led to the sacking of a senior public servant in South Australia.
Big retailers told to sign on for safety
Woolworths is under more pressure to sign on to a voluntary safety accord as more workers die in India making products for the rest of the world.
Delivery drones to rain knowledge from the sky
An Australian Company is looking to fill the skies with drones, but not the nasty kind - the kind that delivers knowledge-bombs in the form of textbooks.
Start-ups start dropping millions on engineers
There is one Twitter employee whose disproportionate paycheque is no doubt the talk of the water cooler, after revelations one engineer is paid $10 million a year for his skills.
Twiggy gives millions, bringing great minds to WA
A mining billionaire has made the biggest single philanthropic donation in Australian history – giving $65 million to higher education in Western Australia.