Insights on Navigating the Evolving Job Market
Blackbook co-founder Matt Simpson talks to Relaunch Your Career podcast host Leah Lambart about the current job market and the challenges faced by job seekers and employers.
Last drinks for Amatil as Coke engineers sale to Europeans
Coca-Cola European Partners’ $9.3 billion offer for Coca-Cola Amatil took shareholders by surprise but given the bottler’s underperformance over the past decade it was only a matter of time before Australia’s [ Read More ]
False assumptions about hiring are driving unrealistic expectations around pricing
False assumptions about hiring being easier now are driving incredibly unrealistic expectations around pricing that suppliers must push back on. Businesses are saying, “oh it’s COVID, we should be able [ Read More ]
Kogan-backed eStore speeds up deliveries with robotics
An online logistics company backed by AFR Rich Lister Ruslan Kogan is considering raising external capital or an initial public offering after investing $40 million into robotic fulfilment centres. eStore Logistics, which delivers [ Read More ]
Australia’s role in COVID-19 recovery lies in its diverse economy
The COVID-19 crisis has upended local and global economies, disrupted supply chains and prompted politicians and the global citizenry alike think about what sort of world we want to live [ Read More ]
Blackbook Contracting
We are currently experiencing demand from our customers across Australia and NZ for a range of temporary and contracting options. Due to this we are working with several strong candidates across [ Read More ]
Food making an economic ‘powerhouse’, says Food & Grocery Council
You may not realise it but the Tim Tams you nibble on in front of the TV once the kids are in bed are made in the western suburbs of [ Read More ]
Coles the latest retailer to embrace AI for customer experience
Coles partners with Microsoft to ‘transform’ shopping experience Coles is partnering with global technology leader Microsoft to transform its shopping experience through artificial intelligence (AI). The strategic partnership will see Coles [ Read More ]
World’s first social-marketplace for small food producers to launch in Australia
Oomami to bring farmers’ market experience online. Australia’s food and grocery sector is a $114 billion industry, but one that is mostly in the hands of a few major players. [ Read More ]
Mondelēz takes majority stake in nutrition bar business
FMCG giant Mondelēz has announced it will acquire a majority interest in nutrition bar business Perfect Snacks. The company’s organic, non-GMO, nut-butter based protein bars and bites will join Mondelēz’ [ Read More ]
Australian Bureau of Statistics report shows an increase in manufacturing jobs
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released new data on 11 June confirming manufacturing employment is on the rise with the March quarter having more than six per cent [ Read More ]
Woolworths invests $30 million in Marley Spoon
Woolworths is investing $30.05 million in global mealkit company Marley Spoon in a strategic partnership aimed at growing the Marley Spoon and Dinnerly brands. The five-year deal includes the purchase [ Read More ]
