Jamelle Agbuis

BHP Billiton will continue to outsource its recruitment needs despite details of an employment scam coming to light.

A society in Germany that sees itself as a watchdog for etiquette has labeled pecks on the cheeks at the office as inappropriate. According to the German Knigge Society, kissing is deeply offensive to German sensibilities, and such practices should be eliminated immediately, reported the Sydney Morning Herald.

Every organisation has them – unwritten ground rules that shape the way the business operates.

My thoughts went back 20 years when I was younger and less wise but in the prime of my life. It was the VI FINA World Championships in Perth, Australia.

An Australian human resources company has been left red-faced after receiving an official warning from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for breaching the Spam Act, 2003.

Japanese Sumo wrestling is a unique sport given the fact that professional sumo wrestling is only practiced inJapan. Moreover, both Japanese and foreigners see sumo wrestling as the very embodiment and symbol of Japanese culture.

Australia is now less than six months away from the introduction of nationally consistent health and safety laws and new model codes of practice. The aim is to improve work health and safety for all Australians but what will the impact be for business?

Richard Weinberger of Canada stunned a field of world champions to win the London 10km Marathon Swimming International - Test Event for the Olympic Games - by a margin of more than 26 seconds.

There is simply no way to avoid mobile tablets in the publishing world.

Sony Computer Entertainment lowered the worldwide price of its PlayStation 3 by another $50 on Tuesday, knocking its 160GB model to $249, and its 320GB model to $299.

When it comes to synchronizing files between computers, there are few better services than Dropbox. This online storage service not only means that it is possible to access your files from any computer with an Internet connection, but desktop software means that it is possible to automatically synchronize files between the various computers you use.

Unlike BlueScope Steel, which has cut the value of its assets by around $900 million and warned of a major restructuring to be announced next week, rival steelmaker, OneSteel has been quietly hacking away at costs without the too much publicity.

Unlike the receptions for other banks reports or updates this reporting season, Westpac's third quarter trading statement yesterday was given the thumbs down by the market.

Aiming not to repeat the mistakes of its past, Microsoft pledged Monday to engage the developer community as well as consumers during development of its upcoming Windows 8 operating system. As part of that, the company has launched a new blog called "Building Windows 8."

Google's CEO proved his mettle today, just four months after assuming the role from Chairman Eric Schmidt. Google's $12.5 billion Motorola Mobility acquisition is bold for its risks, which are no less great than the benefits.

Some of the best commentary about the pending Moto merger is taking place on Google+. So I've collected some of the more insightful opinions so that you don't have to search the social network for them.

On August 9, a German court issued a preliminary injunction, banning sale of Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the European Union, with exception of Netherlands. Apple filed the complaint under the EU's "community design" provision enacted in 2002 and 2003, This is not a patent dispute, per se, but one of look and feel -- does one product essentially immitate, or copy, another.

The Fuji FinePix X100. It's one of the more talked about and lusted after cameras on the market right now. It's also one quirky beast full of contrasts.

With Labor Day and the unofficial end of Summer rapidly approaching, Network operator AT&T is still expected to launch its 4G LTE network this summer in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.

Qantas yesterday joined the gathering rush of corporate restructuring in Australian business.

It's Tuesday in mid August. You're not really working are you? So how about another juicy Hunch infographic comparing Android and iOS users. Let's be honest -- Hunch's findings, culled from more than 15,000 people -- are about one thing: class warfare. The wealthy use iPhones, and the rest of us Androids.

Along with Firefox 6 for PCs, today, Mozilla also released the mobile version, which I must say looks damn good. But it feels even better. There's a solidness about the browser that makes it ready, finally, for prime time. Firefox fans, this is the one you've been waiting for.

A major new study has revealed that women smokers could be more at risk of heart disease than their male counterparts.

Sightseeing doesn’t have to come to a halt just because you’re hungry. Pull up a seat, sit back, and feast your eyes on the wonders of the world in BT's favorite dining rooms with a view.

Mothers who breastfeed their babies in public are probably used to frequent stares and occasional negative comments about keeping such affairs in private. But Big Latch On is hoping to change the cultural stigmas that look down on breastfeeding.

The Texas governor has a clear environmental platform — whether you like it or not is a different story.

Invest a little bit of time and money in your pets' dental health now to avoid big problems and bills later.

Black Eyed Peas performer teams up with inventor Dean Kamen on a new television special featuring robotics championships for kids grades K-12. You've likely heard of rapper will.i.am and his highly successful hip hop group "The Black Eyed Peas", but did you also know that he's a passionate proponent of science and technology education? Ot that he's recently been named the Director of Intel's creative innovation program?

The National Heart Foundation of Australia congratulates the almost 17,000 Australian women who have today completed a free 10 week challenge to improve their heart health.