These are observations of  factors I think will change the Australian market in 2011.  Other short-term factors will come into play that could change any or all of these factors. I predict these with great trepidation as I have heard only a fool predicts the future of any economy but it was fun exercise to think about. […]
Pigeon-holing employees – a recipe for employee churn
Recently, I have noticed more and more businesses are pigeon-holing people based on skill or one required task. Its not just corporate cultures who are doing this, I have seen more and more smaller firms hire people based alone on one skill set. It is becoming more prominent in China as businesses try to streamline […]
Design changes the way you live, work and play everyday
Design affects you everyday from the time you rise from your bed to the time you come home and retire to bed. Design is everywhere and helps you in every way achieve you goals for the day. Design occurs from the mundane such as tap or door to the highly sophisticated such as a car or plane […]
Shanghai 2014: J Hotel – the highest Hotel in Shanghai
5 star hotels in Shanghai are not in short supply with many local and international hotel brands represented on both sides of the Huangpu River. Today, with interest I read that Jin Jiang Hotel group has taken the lease for the 84th-110th floors of the new mega-tall Shanghai Tower. The Shanghai tower will be one […]
Frank Gehry’s UTS building – catalyst for modern Sydney Architecture
Frank Gehry’s of new architectural design for the Dr Chau Chak Wing(see above)Â at the University of Technology in Sydney was recently published on bdonline.co.uk – Gehry unveils his ‘mystery’ $150 million Australian debut. Its been dubbed the Tree-house – Australian’s have a knack for giving nick names to buildings or places such as the Harbour […]