Computers are vital to the day-to-day running of a business, but they also present constant challenges for business owners—especially for those who aren’t so IT savvy. Fast advances in technology, growing storage requirements, and the daily development of new threats, such as viruses, are just a few of these challenges. So today, more than ever, […]
Attempts to reduce discrimination, towards people experiencing homelessness, are being made by the Victorian Government. The Victorian Small Business Commissioner’s office has released new guidelines for retailers, to ensure homeless people are not refused service. The Education campaign includes an advisory group with industry, community, and government representatives, alongside DVDs and other communication tools. Contact […]
Labor leader Kevin Rudd has pounced upon comments by Coalition Minister for Finance Nick Minchin stating that Australia does not have a skills shortage. Rudd announced that the Coalition cannot manage inflation because of internal disagreement as to its cause. "We have Senator Minchin saying there is no skills shortage – one week ago we […]
Energy has been identified as the “biggest cost increase” by businesses. A global survey conducted by IBM found most businesses are concerned by the cost of energy, and are working towards reducing costs for their business, and for the environment. Of those surveyed, 55 percent of SMEs are moving towards a greener IT system. But […]
Forty percent of jobseekers have turned down a job due to a bad interview experience. Recruitment Solutions explains companies need to realise they too are being interviewed. Gone are the days when employers could enter an interview room with the attitude that they are in the seat of power. As the war for talent escalates […]
There are plenty of tips for job seekers on how to behave in an interview, but what’s the secret to successfully conducting one? Robert Half has prepared a guide to successfully conducting an interview. Using the right interview techniques can help employers identify a candidate that is not only technically competent, but a good fit […]
Australia’s labour force has hit the 11 million-employee mark, driving the first rise in unemployment in eight months. The jobless rate, released yesterday, rose to 4.3 percent with the corresponding number of people now in work or looking for work at 11,012,300. However, almost 13,000 jobs came onto the employment market last month, most of […]
An increasing number of employers are blocking social networking sites, such as MySpace and Facebook, reports The New York Times. A survey conducted by Barracuda Networks found more than half of businesses block access to the two sites. But it seems there is discrimination between the two, with 43.9 percent blocking MySpace, and only 25.6 […]
Anthony Bell doesn’t always do things like the rest of the mob. And as Camille Howard discovers, it’s clear that going his own way has worked out very nicely, allowing his boutique business to beat big companies in the competitive financial services sector, while retaining the benefits of being an SME. Anthony Bell exudes confidence. […]
Do your know your obligations about training in the workplace? Any idea what ignorance of those obligations could cost you? And what it might cost employees, perhaps serious injury or even their lives? Matthew Hourn guides us through the crucial clauses. Employees have a legal right to be sufficiently trained to undertake their role and […]
