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Australia's Productivity Crisis: Blame, Reform, and the Road Ahead
The Rising Concern Over Productivity Decline
Australia is currently grappling with a significant productivity challenge, which has become a focal point for policymakers, industry leaders, and unions alike. The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has been vocal in attributing much of the nation's sluggish economic performance to managerial practices within companies. They argue that top-tier management is a primary contributor to employee burnout and underperformance, which in turn hampers overall productivity.