Workplace

If your workdays are filled with meetings, you’re not alone. But AI might be able to help.

In an era marked by the growing influence of artificial intelligence in the workplace, a provocative assertion from Sam Altman, CEO of Open.AI, really captivates the imagination: can a billion-dollar enterprise be operated by one person using Generative AI?

Entrepreneur Anna Wright started BindiMaps in 2017. The app provides indoor maps for airports, shopping centres, hospitals, office buildings, libraries, sports grounds, and events.

If you’re even remotely interested in quality cuisine, you’re well aware of Daniel Boulud. The chef has amassed a whopping 11 James Beard awards during his legendary career. He currently holds four Michelin stars. But far less familiar to these same gourmands is the name Sebastien Silvestri. As CEO of The Dinex Group (founded by Boulud back in 1992), he is instrumental in the day-to-day operation of a restaurant empire that now includes 18 venues—including nine in New York, alone.

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) published new data relating to the gender pay gap this week. How did the organisations with the largest market capitalisation in Australia fare? Of the 10 largest, only two came close to the target. The highly profitable companies in the banking sector missed the mark completely.

Need fresh ammo to persuade your boss they shouldn’t make office returns mandatory? Two new studies suggest remote work not only lures more diverse and experienced candidates willing to trade higher pay for flexibility—but that office mandates don’t appear to boost financial performance, hurting job satisfaction instead.

Five female leaders who will speak at the Women’s Summit on 26 March in Sydney share the best piece of career advice they ever received.

The accountants certified that Tingo Group had $462 million in the bank. The SEC says it was just $50. Short sellers are rejoicing.

Savvy workers are seeking sponsors to place them at the head of the queue for special projects, leadership roles or even to fast-track their next promotion.

Recent incidents in the tech industry, specifically the discriminatory public comments made by startup founder Sam Joel, serve as a painful reminder of the enduring issue of gender inequality and sexism in corporate Australia.