Industrial infrastructure is normally an arcane subject that only technocrats worry about, yet this year it has become one of the nation's hottest political topics.
One of the first, and most obvious, choices to make when choosing an employer is whether to work for a large or small organisation. Both have advantages and disadvantages, and provide a different range of experiences.
Differences between generations in attitudes, priorities and experience can lead to divergent opinions on many occasions, however the same divergence of opinions can also be found within a single generation.
Douglas Coupland's seminal book Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture, which coined the term ‘Generation X,' also used several other expressions, most of which have not yet entered mainstream language, but nonetheless provide an entertaining insi
In the increasingly competitive market for good employees, Generation Xers have the pick of places to work, not just within Perth, but also the national and international markets.
The inherent danger associated with applying a label to something as diverse as a generation is that such classifications can ultimately disappoint, failing to live up, or down, to expectations.
For an expert perspective on what makes a city such as Perth an attractive one to young workers, Mark Pownall spoke to US regional development guru Professor Richard Florida during his recent visit to WA.
The Generation Xers who participated in the roundtable discussion presented very strong, often polarised views about their city and the benefits, or otherwise, of calling Perth home.
Freedom was undoubtedly an essential part of what those at the WA Business News forum considered important in their lives, but a professional career means freedom is tempered with a certain amount of responsibility.
Among the companies of which Peter Mansell is a board member only Ferngrove Vineyards Estate is not listed on the stockmarket, yet it is one of his busiest positions.
Peter Mansell believes the corporate governance reforms introduced by the Federal Government and the Australian Stock Exchange have “on balance” been good but have gone too far.
Born and raised in Kellerberrin Dale Alcock has become somewhat of a poster boy for the building industry, working his way up from apprentice bricklayer to 50 per cent owner in the nation's second largest residential building company.
For nearly 15 years the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund has collected levies from all construction projects in Western Australia and invested the money into the training of skilled labour.
The Federal Government's plan to establish a unitary industrial relations system has been condemned by the union movement and Labor state governments but, more surprisingly, has gained a mixed response from business groups.
Past 40under40 winners from every year since the inaugural celebration in 2002 were in attendance at the 2005 Awards gala, which not only celebrated the achievements of 40 new and outstanding young entrepreneurs, but also the ongoing successes of all 40un
The 700 people who attended this year's WA Business News 40under40 Awards made history when they walked down the red carpet as the first guests at a private function held at Parliament House in the building's history.
It has been suggested that success in business doesn't often happen until there has been a business failure. According to that view, then, Manny Papadoulis is well on his way to success.
The 40under40 Awards are rapidly becoming the premier event in Perth for the city's business community. And if the 2005 guest list is any indication, a ticket to the awards is the hottest item in town come February.
While the business sector's apparent lack of involvement in the affairs of the City of Perth council is considered a sign of apathy or a lack of interest, an argument could be mounted that a hands-off approach is a sign that all's well.
As the representative organisation for the property sector and owners of CBD property, the Property Council is highly critical of the City of Perth's voting system for business.
Both major political parties may now resolutely embrace presidential-style campaigning by thrusting their leaders at voters but, at rock bottom, contemporary election campaigns are encounters between party-hired advertising agencies.
Business groups want skills training, industrial relations reform and budget policy at the top of the Gallop Government's second-term policy agenda. Mark Beyer reports.
