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What are the top countries that are attracting Aussie workers? According to the latest data from LinkedIn's Workforce Report, the UK was the top destination for Australians to work abroad between July 2023 and July this year. The US and India were the second and third most popular countries for Aussie professionals. In a LinkedIn post, KPMG partner Ursula Dyer Lepporoli writes that moving from the US to Australia was both amazing and hard — but totally worth it. "The number one reason to get up and get out of your home country and comfort zone is growth," she says. "I guarantee you will learn more about yourself and the world by exploring a new home. Even if it's just a year, you are bound to evolve as an individual when you make a new place home." Data scientist Banji Alo says he struggled to find work in Australia after relocating from Nigeria. "I struggled to land opportunities. Even the roles that seem like no-brainer. I quickly realised the job market was harsh and needed a new strategy to land roles," he writes on LinkedIn. For those considering moving overseas for work, Alo's advice is to plan ahead and be prepared for challenges initially.  "Moving overseas for work can present a new opportunity to relaunch your career. Don't be afraid to hit the reset button and do something you love," he said. Have you or are you considering relocating overseas for work? Take a look at the top countries Australians are moving to and share your experiences in the comments below. ✍️: Brendan Wong  📊: Yao Huang, LinkedIn's Economic Graph Sources Ursula Dyer Lepporoli: https://lnkd.in/g_A3jqin Banji Alo: https://lnkd.in/gATvSCzR

Welcome to The Evening Wrap-Up — a summary of the day's top news and views. Today, we’re discussing the record number of Aussies travelling overseas (for revenge!), who won big at the Emmys, and the school that is permanently introducing flexible learning. Plus, the foreign student caps continue to create controversy. 💡 ESG executive Nina James is proud to support the flexible learning model: https://lnkd.in/dwtDzJYy Weigh in on these top stories in the comments. By Capucine Yeomans #TheWrapUp #Australia #News 📰 Sources: Aussies travelling overseas in record numbers (Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)) https://lnkd.in/dvNC4AKQ The Emmy Awards winners (The Sydney Morning Herald) https://lnkd.in/dS_6Sxn2 Four-day face-to-face learning (Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)) https://lnkd.in/dhG4wq3A Banned colleges allocated places (The Australian Financial Review) https://lnkd.in/d7qgHuNx

Two out of three baby boomers don't have enough in their superannuation to retire comfortably, new research from ASFA | The Voice of Super has found. In order to retire comfortably, Australians need $690,000 in super for couples and $595,000 for singles. For men aged 60 to 64, the median super balance sits at $205,000 and for women the same age, $154,000. Do you have enough money in your superannuation to retire comfortably? Vote in our poll and join the conversation below. Source: Bloomberg News (https://lnkd.in/gxmsfvMP)

Is it time to say goodbye to tablecloth-sized voting papers? Service transformation expert and former NSW minister Victor Dominello says we should adopt a hybrid model, where people physically attend voting locations such as schools but vote digitally using a tablet. He says it's worth investing in the hybrid voting system, which will ensure election outcomes are available immediately after polls close. He writes on LinkedIn, "With elections roughly every 18 months across three levels of government, this is an investment in the future of our democracy." What do you think of Dominello's proposal? Do we need to invest in a new ballot system to speed up the process and reduce paper waste? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Welcome to The Evening Wrap-Up — a summary of the day's top news and views. Today, we’re discussing OpenAI’s cheekily named Strawberry model, the new regions in the $1m home club and why poker machines are coming out of storage. Also, vehicle giants Hyundai and GM are collaborating. 💡 Board advisor Michael Gaenzler wonders if the partnership is a, ‘If you can’t beat them, join them’ moment  — https://lnkd.in/gnPmQDBK Weigh in on these top stories in the comments. By Cayla Dengate #TheWrapUp #Australia #News 📰 Sources: Open AI launches new model (Axios) https://lnkd.in/g8Wi7Bh5 Aussie sea change towns hit $1m milestone (The Sydney Morning Herald) https://lnkd.in/ghT-Dahf Pokies come out of storage to meet demand (The Sydney Morning Herald) https://lnkd.in/gY_BePGc Vehicle giants Hyundai and GM to collaborate (CNBC) https://lnkd.in/g3Kk65sJ

Aussie workers saved more than $85 billion in commuting costs by working from home, according to official figures. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed pubic transport ticket sales and driving rates were yet to catch up to pre-pandemic levels, The Sydney Morning Herald reports. The cost savings have boosted other parts of the economy while the extra time has improved the quality of life for those living in the suburbs. Independent economist Chris Richardson said the trend of working-from-home had resulted in both financial and life benefits, particularly for low-income or part-time employees. "There’s one thing that you can’t get any more of and that's time. It's hard to overestimate just how important that is," he said. How have you benefitted from working from home? Share your thoughts in the comments below. By Brendan Wong

People who appear confident are not always the most capable or effective. That's the take from Friska Wirya who says even the most confident leaders need a few pointers. "Eye contact is the first step towards building trust with your listeners," she says on LinkedIn. "Spend less time talking to the slides and more time visually connecting with your audience." Do you agree? Watch Wirya's video and share your take in the comments below.

'Eating the frog' is bad productivity advice, according to consultant Dante St James. The phrase suggests that if you do the worst thing first, it'll be easier to complete other tasks. But St James says it's more effective to do something you enjoy first. "It makes sense that we spend that first hour of the day doing something we want to do so that we are in full momentum by the time we reach that thing we don’t want to do." Do you agree? Do you prefer to eat the frog? Watch St James' video below and share your thoughts in the comments.

Deepen your relationships with new people through storytelling, says communication expert Vinh Giang. "You can work with a colleague for 10 years and never feel any connection with them, because you know nothing about that person," he explains in a video on LinkedIn. When meeting new people, Giang says to share personal stories with them to help develop a deeper connection more quickly. Watch the full video below then share your thoughts in the comment — how do you build meaningful relationships with colleagues?

Welcome to The Evening Wrap-Up — a summary of the day's top news and views. Today, we’re discussing the new aged care deal that will cost elderly Australians extra, the importance of asking "R U OK?" any day and more leadership shakeup at Nine Entertainment. Plus, have you been targeted by scammers? You’re not alone. 💡 R U OK? CEO Katherine Newton shares why it’s important to check in with your friends and colleagues — https://lnkd.in/gvpJiFhz This R U OK? Day, have you reached out to your friends and colleagues? Share your thoughts on this topic and other stories in the comments below. By Misa Han #TheWrapUp #Australia #News 📰 Sources:  Elderly Australians to pay more (Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)) https://lnkd.in/g8DZ5wDk Let's ask 'R U OK?' every day (LinkedIn News Australia) https://lnkd.in/g7wBPs7Y Mike Sneesby steps down (The Australian Financial Review) https://lnkd.in/gE4Ww7G8 Have you been scammed before? (LinkedIn News Australia) https://lnkd.in/gMRWtBWE