Research has consistently shown that people who are intrinsically motivated are more satisfied in their work, have greater commitment to tasks and have lower levels of absenteeism.
Perth-based private investment group Dorado has become an increasingly prominent player in the state's property market, as banks' hesitancy to lend to developers continues.
Safety boot manufacturer Footwear Industries has been given the luxury of picking and choosing Australian distributors as demand for its Steel Blue brand increases.
The state government is examining whether waste-to-energy facilities will adversely affect people's health and recycling habits before evaluating proposals for facilities in Perth and the Pilbara.
One of the world's healthiest marine environments will be threatened by a major oil and gas drilling program just 10km off Western Australia's pristine Rowley Shoals, conservationists say.
State opposition leader Mark McGowan has claimed Royalties for Regions cash is being ‘pork-barrelled' into National Party electorates and the regions that need it most are missing out, following th
State opposition leader Mark McGowan has claimed Royalties for Regions funds are being pork-barrelled into National Party electorates and the regions that need it most are missing out, following th
Shares in Alumina Ltd eased after the miner's joint venture partner Alcoa said it would slash alumina production capacity to avoid adding to oversupply in the Atlantic region.
The Australian share market closed lower after a rise in domestic job advertisements for the third straight month failed to offset disappointing US employment figures.
Law firm Slater & Gordon is considering launching a class action on behalf of some former Bankwest customers over the Commonwealth Bank's takeover of the Perth-based lender.
Bannerman Resources stocks have risen after the Perth-based explorer released a study it says confirmed its Namibian uranium project as one of the world's largest uranium-only deposits.
Business confidence has improved but still remains below its long-term average because of concerns about a more pronounced slowing among emerging economies.
Premier Colin Barnett has fired a shot across Canberra's bow ahead of the Council of Australian Governments meeting, saying the balance of power now lies with the states.
The Western Australian branch of the Health Services Union says it may break away from the national body because of the damage being done to the brand by ongoing controversies.
Perth-based gold explorer Breaker Resources is expected to list on the ASX by April 20, after successfully completing an $8.5 million initial public offering.
Job advertisements rose for a third consecutive month, in a sign that hiring intentions by businesses are continuing to improve, a private survey shows.
Woodside Petroleum and its joint venture partners have been given an extra year to finalise their plans for the $30 billion Browse liquefied natural gas project near Broome.
The competition watchdog has given the green light to Foxtel's $2 billion takeover of Austar, but slapped strict controls on the suitor to help protect emerging internet tv services.
Comrade Colin has a pleasing sound to it, but it is unlikely that the Western Australian Premier, Colin Barnett, really has developed communist tendencies despite his curious threat to stage a rare
US stocks tumbled Monday after last week's disappointing jobs report showed a slowdown in hiring that raised concerns about the strength of the economic recovery.
