Thursday, April 5, 2012

The fries are more popular than the salad at McDonald's

While McDonald's have made the move to offer a more healthier menu, the majority of its sales are still the more unhealthy options.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/the-fries-are-more-popular-than-the-salad-at-mcdonalds/story-e6frfm1i-1226319362845#ixzz1rCffuLnq

German caretaker steals 20 tonnes of office supplies

While a number of employees do steal office supplies, a German caretaker has been found with 20 tonnes of office equipment, including detergents and ladders.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/employee-steals-20-tonnes-of-office-supplies/story-e6frfm9r-1226317474684#ixzz1rCei05C6

They're Woolworths, the Fresh Start people

In a move between the Gillard Government and Woolworths, the Government are helping build jobs in Sydney for the long term unemployed, indigenous Australians, older people and those with a disability.

http://www.news.com.au/business/theyre-woolworths-the-fresh-start-people/story-e6frfm1i-1226315933295

Retailers creating a Boxing Day buzz at Easter time

Retailers trying to make Easter into as big a spending day as Boxing Day.

Australian dollar may drop below parity

Latest economic figures from China and Australia are leading to a conclusion that the Australia dollar may fall below $1US, pushing shoppers from online back into stores.

http://www.news.com.au/business/australian-dollar/dollar-falls-after-release-of-us-fed-minutes/story-fn6t6wad-1226318905142

Cafe boss faces jail after holding barista interviews with female applicants while naked

A cafe boss in England has been arrested after holding interviews with female applicants, two under the age of 18, while naked.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/cafe-boss-faces-jail-after-holding-barista-interviews-with-female-applicants-while-naked/story-e6frfm1i-1226320121128#ixzz1rCZ4eKGw

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Australia working towards flexibility

Survey shows that Australia is moving away from the regular 9 - 5 jobs, and towards more flexible work hours.

http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/australia-working-towards-flexibility/story-e6frfm9r-1226315017448