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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Business
Greg Jericho

UNCOVERED: What could albanese do to improve productivity here is a short non exhaustive list | History Defined

Illustration of a light illuminating a section of a row of people
The key to productivity is to think about who benefits from changes, and that the solutions should not be about increasing profits but making people’s lives better. Photograph: Westend61/Getty Images

In his address last week at the National Press Club, the prime minister announced a “productivity roundtable” in concert with the Productivity Commission’s latest inquiry into the issue. I won’t be at the roundtable but I do have a few ideas.

First off, remember that productivity is the amount you produce with the hours and equipment you have. Work better with what you have or (usually) get better equipment to do your work faster, and productivity increases.

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