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The future of the office is remote-first. Here’s what experts say will happen to the CBD.

The pandemic has transformed the workplace forever, as organisations that had previously committed to expansive office space pivot to remote-first work policies.
Experts say working trends precipitated by the pandemic may be slow to wind back.
“That is evolving the way we think about our real estate strategy,” Ben Dawson, Cisco's ANZ vice president said.

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News 24 hours ago

The future of the office is remote-first. Here’s what experts say will happen to the CBD.

Property Council of Australia data shows CBD workers were slow to return to offices once restrictions were lifted in early 2021, and current occupancy rates are well below pre-pandemic levels.

News 4 hours ago

10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

This is Business Insider Australia's morning newsletter for Thursday, October 21.

News 1 hour ago

Retailers predict a $58 billion Christmas boom as the east coast of Australia opens up

Australians are set to spend big following the end of lengthy lockdowns in Sydney and Melbourne, with up to $58 billion predicted in Christmas sales.

News 10 hours ago

Thousands of union workers dressed in ‘Squid Game’ costumes rallied in South Korea, calling on the government to improve workers’ rights

Some union workers at the protest said, like the characters in the show, "they too are struggling to make a living," a journalist tweeted.

News 11 hours ago

Trump announces plans to launch new social media platform called TRUTH Social in 2022

Trump said he created the app, which will launch first in the Apple App Store, to "stand up to the tyranny of Big Tech."

US 12 hours ago

Paris Hilton says she was ‘strangled, slapped across the face,’ and ‘watched in the shower by male staff’ in ‘troubled teen’ facilities

Hilton detailed how she'd been confined to a room "covered in scratch marks and smeared in blood" during her appeal to Congress and President Biden.

US 12 hours ago

How to clear the cache on your Google Chrome desktop browser or mobile app

You can clear all the cache, or just some of it, on your Google Chrome desktop browser or mobile app via the "More" icon.

US 13 hours ago

How to update your Amazon Firestick

You can update your Amazon Firestick through the Settings menu, which is important for keeping your data secure and receiving new features.

US 13 hours ago

How solar panels are professionally cleaned

Marcos Delgado, owner of South Bay Solar Cleaning, shows us his solar panel cleaning process. Dirty solar panels can mean they are 42% less effective.

US 13 hours ago

How to check your Amazon gift card balance, and reload your card

Your Amazon gift card balance can be checked via the Gift Card section of your account on the website or the app.

News

News Oct. 15, 2021, 12:27 PM

How to know if your investments are exposed to currency risk – and what you can do about it

If you’re an investor or business owner who transacts on financial assets outside Australia, you’re more than likely exposed to some form of currency risk, throwing your projected earnings into a world of unpredictability. Currency risk rears its head when the value of the currency your investments are denominated in […]

News Oct. 15, 2021, 12:17 PM

What is ‘Doughnut Time’ and can it increase productivity in the workplace?

Wisr is Australia’s first non-lender and fintech pioneer, committed to creating products, apps and services to help Australians meet their financial goals.

News Oct. 19, 2021, 4:01 PM

Menulog plans to grow its Sydney office workforce by 500 people to meet Australia’s growing appetite for food delivery services

Food delivery platform Menulog has revealed plans to create 500 jobs in Sydney through to mid-2022, as the company prepares to cater for the nation's growing delivery app appetite.

Markets

Markets Oct. 19, 2021, 3:10 PM

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn warns a market crisis is brewing, says bitcoin may be an inflation hedge, and reflects on his Apple and Netflix bets in a new interview. Here are the 7 best quotes.

Icahn reacted to an Insider report that he missed out on $40 billion by selling Apple and Netflix stock, saying he always cashes out early.

Markets Oct. 10, 2021, 10:10 AM

Meet a 33-year-old with nearly $400,000 in debt juggling 4 jobs to pay it all off: ‘I work more than I sleep’

A federal worker is carrying nearly $9,000 of monthly debt across credit cards, a mortgage, and student loans. His $95,000 annual income isn't enough.

Markets Oct. 18, 2021, 4:18 PM

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says the US Treasury does ‘everything in its power to kill’ crypto

The US Treasury does everything in its power to kill crypto, according to Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson.

Tech

News Oct. 17, 2021, 6:56 PM

Tesla has started delivering its latest Model X SUV after months of delays

The updated Model X SUV comes with a revamped interior, a facelifted front end, and a rectangular steering wheel. It starts at $100,000.

News Oct. 17, 2021, 3:12 PM

iPhone maker Foxconn will reveal 3 electric vehicles on Monday. Here’s what they’ll look like.

Foxconn will announce details about an upcoming electric bus, sedan, and SUV during an event Monday.

Lifestyle Oct. 19, 2021, 9:16 PM

‘I quit’ – Reddit users are posting angry resignation texts to their bosses on an ‘anti-work’ subreddit

On the "r/antiwork" subreddit, users are posting screenshots of purported text exchanges that show them telling their managers that they're resigning.

Strategy

Strategy Oct. 19, 2021, 11:09 AM

Over 60% of office workers believe they are more productive when they can work flexibly, new research suggests

A raft of new research suggests enabling flexible work makes employees happier and more engaged, as Australian workers navigate returning to the office.

News Oct. 14, 2021, 3:21 PM

A company in Iceland’s official ‘4-day work week’ trial had to increase its hours again after initially cutting them too much

A manager at Reykjavik Service Centre told Bloomberg that cutting hours meant staff were more satisfied than before.

Strategy Sep. 24, 2021, 1:24 PM

The pandemic hit Australian women hard. Now one social enterprise is helping them start businesses built for the future.

Mandy Richards runs a social enterprise that helps women start micro-businesses that enable remote and flexible work.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle Oct. 15, 2021, 4:18 PM

This tiny house on a working farm in regional NSW only fits 2 people – and it’s completely off-grid

Designed by Cameron Anderson architects, which works mostly on regional projects, this tiny hut can be rented on AirBnb and sits on a working rural property 10 minutes from the centre of Mudgee.

Lifestyle Oct. 8, 2021, 12:53 PM

BWS is giving away free 6-packs this October. Here’s how to get yours.

The last (almost) two years have been a hard slog for all of us, and especially to those of us who have been in extended lockdown.

Lifestyle Oct. 19, 2021, 7:43 PM

I tried Megan Thee Stallion’s new Popeyes chicken sandwich and though it was better than the original, it wasn’t spicy enough

An Insider reporter thought Megan Thee Stallion "Hottie" sauce tasted like a spicy version of a sweet-and-sour sauce.

Reviews

Reviews Feb. 26, 2021, 5:01 PM

The best gaming consoles in 2021

Every major console brand has something different to bring to the table, offering gamers plenty of options. The PlayStation 5 is our top pick for most buyers thanks to its exclusive franchises and powerful hardware. You can expect low stock for the PS5 through the early part of the year, […]

Reviews Mar. 1, 2021, 2:59 PM

Here’s which iPad is best for you, between the mini, Pro and Air

The 2020 10.2-inch iPad is best for most people with its sharp screen, fast processor, stylus support, and low price. The 2019 iPad Mini and 2020 iPad Air are also great choices if you want faster processors and better specs. Finally, the iPad Pro models are best for people who […]

Reviews Mar. 15, 2021, 4:00 PM

‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ is the movie fans deserved to see back in 2017

Snyder's vision of the DC group is the superior version of the film, filled with many never-before-seen moments and a new villain.

News 1 hour ago

Retailers predict a $58 billion Christmas boom as the east coast of Australia opens up

Australians are set to spend big following the end of lengthy lockdowns in Sydney and Melbourne, with up to $58 billion predicted in Christmas sales.

Tech 1 hour ago

Facebook recently trademarked two names and a logo in Australia, ahead of a rumoured rebrand

Recent trademark applications filed by Facebook in Australia may offer clues as to what its new name could be.

News 2 hours ago

A new Senate report calls on Australia to overhaul finance and tax regulations to become a global crypto superpower

Australia's financial and taxation systems should be transformed to harness the growing potential of crypto-assets, a Senate committee has found, offering a suite of recommendations it hopes will secure the nation's position in a global market worth trillions of dollars.

News 4 hours ago

10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

This is Business Insider Australia's morning newsletter for Thursday, October 21.

News 10 hours ago

Thousands of union workers dressed in ‘Squid Game’ costumes rallied in South Korea, calling on the government to improve workers’ rights

Some union workers at the protest said, like the characters in the show, "they too are struggling to make a living," a journalist tweeted.

News 11 hours ago

Trump announces plans to launch new social media platform called TRUTH Social in 2022

Trump said he created the app, which will launch first in the Apple App Store, to "stand up to the tyranny of Big Tech."

US 12 hours ago

Paris Hilton says she was ‘strangled, slapped across the face,’ and ‘watched in the shower by male staff’ in ‘troubled teen’ facilities

Hilton detailed how she'd been confined to a room "covered in scratch marks and smeared in blood" during her appeal to Congress and President Biden.

US 12 hours ago

How to clear the cache on your Google Chrome desktop browser or mobile app

You can clear all the cache, or just some of it, on your Google Chrome desktop browser or mobile app via the "More" icon.

US 13 hours ago

How to update your Amazon Firestick

You can update your Amazon Firestick through the Settings menu, which is important for keeping your data secure and receiving new features.

US 13 hours ago

How solar panels are professionally cleaned

Marcos Delgado, owner of South Bay Solar Cleaning, shows us his solar panel cleaning process. Dirty solar panels can mean they are 42% less effective.

US 13 hours ago

How to check your Amazon gift card balance, and reload your card

Your Amazon gift card balance can be checked via the Gift Card section of your account on the website or the app.

News 13 hours ago

An amateur diver found a 3-foot sword off the Israeli coast – and filmed his discovery. It dates back to the Crusades.

Just 650 feet off Israel's Carmel coast, scuba diver Shlomi Katzin discovered a 900-year-old iron sword that likely belonged to a crusading knight.

News 13 hours ago

The amount of coastal water that can harbor harmful Vibrio bacteria has spiked 56%. One species is flesh-eating.

There's been a 56% increase in the coastal waters where bacteria that can cause severe infections thrive, according to a new report.

US 14 hours ago

How to connect Spotify to Alexa, and set Spotify as your default music player

You can connect your Spotify account to Alexa to play music with voice commands, and even set it as your default music player.

US 14 hours ago

January 6 investigation: Republican leadership instructs members to vote ‘no’ on criminal contempt charge for Steve Bannon

Bannon, a one-time aide to former President Donald Trump, has refused to testify about his involvement in the January 6 insurrection.

US 14 hours ago

An Oklahoma woman’s jail sentence for manslaughter after a miscarriage highlights an ‘extreme acceleration’ in prosecuting pregnancy over the last 16 years

Arrests and prosecutions because of pregnancy have increased threefold in recent years, according to the National Advocates for Pregnant Women.

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