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How many businesses are ignoring the increased importance of risk management?
The ‘new normal’ for savvy businesses has essentially become mapping out the potential unexpected events, and planning – as best as you can – for them through flexible risk management frameworks.
Delhi entering lockdown as India’s COVID cases spiral
India’s capital territory of Delhi is entering a six-day lockdown as COVID-19 cases hitting the country reach worrying new levels…
Growing a business in lockdown: here’s how we did it
International expansion – into China and the UK – had been on the agenda for a while. After COVID hit, our directors took the brave decision to press ahead anyway…
Increased stress, prioritising diversity and inclusion: New report shows state of HR industry a year on from COVID
Digital Recruiting Company HireVue has published a new study on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australia’s hiring industry.
Hospitality, tourism and retail showing promise across regional Australia: CommBank Report
Spending is up across regional Australia, moving past the spend recovery seen in metro areas, according to new data from Commonwealth Bank.
How Intrepid Travel was smacked with an industry-changing pandemic – and kept on swimming
Intrepid began 2020 with the biggest month of sales it had ever seen. And then the clouds rolled in…
Conquering chaos: The importance of communication & collaboration in a home/office hybrid workplace
As the pandemic continues to change how businesses manage staff, it’s clear that communication and collaboration are imperative for success…
Why government must increase digital focus in small business sector
One year into the pandemic, it’s clear that real opportunity lies in more carefully targeting financial support. We need to see more mutual partnerships where governments reward small businesses that take active steps to help themselves.
$143 million business support package announced by Victorian Government following 5-day lockdown
Victorian business affected by the most recent lockdown may be eligible for support thanks to a Circuit Breaker Support Package introduced by the State Government.
First COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Australia ahead of national rollout
More than 142,000 Pfizer vaccines have arrived in Sydney with the rollout set to begin on Monday, 22 February in Australia.
[UPDATED] NSW cafes and restaurants can double capacity as COVID restrictions across the state ease further
Some good news for cafes and restaurants across NSW as COVID-19 restrictions relax further from today, Friday, following a promising month.
The fitness franchise that’s punched up during the pandemic
Boxing and strength-focused fitness franchise 12RND Fitness has 18 more locations set to launch in 2021. We chat to Co-Founder Tim West…
Australia’s employment landscape recovers as 43 per cent of companies raise headcount in 2021
The Michael Page Talent Trends report reveals that 43 per cent of businesses expect to increase their headcount in 2021.
COVID-19 accelerates the shift to digital payments only
New research from MyState Bank reveals covid-19 has accelerated the transition to a ‘less cash’ society in Australia due to concerns about health risks. Research conducted by MyState Bank found that since the pandemic outbreak more than two-thirds (68%) of Australians are using less cash in favour of contactless technology and other digital payments methods. […]
‘Employers can stand down staff without pay’
The pending shut downs of non-essential services across parts of Australia may trigger conditions in the Fair Work Act that will allow employers to stand staff down without pay, according to Employsure, Australia’s leading workplace relations company. In a Government imposed closure of a workplace, employers may be in a position to stand staff down […]