Connie Zheng Being “ghosted” – cut off from all communications without an explanation – isn’t a pleasant experience in any situation. So when you’re in the middle of a job hunt – and may have […] ‘Ghosting’: Can we save the lost art of replying? […]
Andrew King People living in southern Australia won’t have failed to notice how cold it is. Frosty nights and chilly days have been the weather for many of us since the start of July. As Southern Australia is freezing. How can it be so cold in a warming climate? […]
Melissa Tham, Andrew Wade & Shuyan Huo Next month, thousands of students and their families will find out whether they have been offered a place in Year 7 at a selective high school in New Does going to a selective school make you more likely to go to university, get a job and be satisfied in life? […]
Abhishek Malhotra and Resil Das Consumers in leading Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets have become more cautious and thoughtful since the beginning of this year. McKinsey’s latest ConsumerWise Survey finds that a growing number of consumers are An Update on Consumer Sentiment in Asia-Pacific […]
Christopher Sur Financial services dealmaking remains challenging in the second half of 2024, although pressure is mounting on industry players to use M&A to transform and grow. The financial services (FS) deals market is likely Global M&A Trends in Financial Services […]
Buying a home in Australia? Hopefully you will soon not have as much competition from drug dealers, corrupt officials and criminals with dirty money due to proposed new laws and a boost to enforcement. But Lawyers, Accountants and Real Estate Agents: Finally subject to money laundering laws? […]
Chris D’Souza “Many years ago, there used to be something called ‘conflict of interest.’ No longer, I’m afraid. Today, we all bathe in the same river.”― Gore Vidal, The Last Empire: Essays 1992-2000 The final Shadow Consulting: Australian Public Service ‘Infiltrated’ by Big 4. […]