Inflation is stabilising, consumers are reining in their spending and the strong job market is showing signs of weakening. Economically we are kicking a few goals when it comes to inflation. This week’s monthly Consumer Price Index for August was in line with economist forecasts and steady at 5.6 per cent – still well above… Read more »
If you have been made redundant, it’s important that you take steps to manage the financial and emotional impact. Redundancy is difficult emotionally and financially at any time. But right now, with a tough employment market, it can feel like an even bigger blow. Here’s what to do as soon as you hear you’ve been… Read more »
Job security? What job security? It’s almost as though the concept has completely disappeared in this COVID age of lockdowns, stand downs and failing companies. It’s not just COVID putting people out of work either. Modern business practices mean companies continue to “resize”, “downsize”, “re-engineer”, or whatever the latest management buzz word is. In the… Read more »
