#Covid 19
The COVID Hangover: One in every three SMEs have delayed paying energy bills
COSBOA conducted a study of 408 SME owners to better understand the effects of energy policies and lobby for greater energy consumer rights.
The newest COVID-19 variant Omicron triggers a global alarm; here’s what we know
The emergence of the newest coronavirus strain Omicron has put governments and businesses around the world on high alert. Following the discovery of the first cases of the Omicron strain in Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison stated that the country’s plans to reopen borders to skilled migrants and students on December 1 will be reviewed. […]
Fending off app overload in the hybrid workplace
Businesses trying to expedite their digital transformation can overcompensate by purchasing unnecessary technology. Here’s what you really need.
Australian small business is suffering; how can you help?
If the last 18 months have left you feeling helpless, here are some practical ways to support struggling business owners.
How to pandemic-proof your business payments
The pandemic accelerated the adoption of online payments and businesses that don’t embrace digital payment options risk losing sales.
How to successfully reopen and future-proof your SME following COVID-19
By taking business continuity planning steps when reopening your office, you can future-proof your organisation and help keep it afloat through these uncertain times.
How to maintain inclusivity in Zoom culture
Video conferencing is here to stay, so how can we ensure that every meeting we run is inclusive and serves the whole team?
COVID-19 deep clean rebate for Victorian businesses
The Victorian Government is offering support for businesses by covering up to 80 per cent of the costs for a professional workplace clean.
Small business the winner in the Canon Grants Program for a second year
For the second year running, Canon’s Grants Program includes a small business category and increased cash donations.
Australian small business revenue rises above pre-pandemic average as jobs recover
New data from Xero shows that small businesses have recorded a positive revenue growth for nine consecutive months despite snap lockdowns.
Investment NSW to boost economy and jobs as part of COVID-19 recovery
The NSW Government has today opened its Investment NSW agency, which aims to maximise economic benefits and jobs for NSW.
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.
[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.
Brisbane bio-tech firm lands $302 million U.S. contract for at-home COVID tests
A very big move for Brisbane-based digital diagnostics company Ellume …
COVID-19 Restrictions to ease across Sydney; here are the changes
More guests per household, no compulsory mask-wearing at retail venues, eased restrictions on the square metres spacing rule, and more…
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine receives approval in Australia
The vaccine, which has been approved for individuals 16 years of age and older, is currently expected to begin a rollout in late February.
Greater Sydney NYE restrictions tightened
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a further tightening of COVID-19 restrictions for NYE as 18 new community transmissions are detected overnight. Greater Sydney, Wollongong, Central Coast and Blue Mountains households will now only be allowed to have 5 visitors (including children) and outdoor gatherings will be limited to 30 people. The southern section of […]
Urban planner calls for more self-contained, walkable neighbourhoods post-covid
New research shows that 3 in 4 working Aussies are enjoying not having to commute to work since the covid-19 outbreak disrupted normal office work; as a result, urban planner Mike Day, is calling for more self-contained, walkable neighbourhoods. At the height of the pandemic, 46 per cent of employed Australians were working from home. […]
How the second wave of COVID-19 changes the outlook of Melbourne’s hospitality industry
Victoria and Melbourne’s metropolitan area started their second lockdown last week, which will last for the next six weeks, as the state saw a spike in coronavirus cases. The unexpected secondary lockdown may have harmed businesses within the hospitality sector to such a extent that it proves fatal. Melbourne is currently in stage three of lockdown […]
Five Australian startups to follow in 2020 H2
With the ongoing uncertainty caused by COVID-19, 2020 is shaping up to be one of the worst years on record economically, and Australian startups are particularly feeling the pinch as many investors withdraw funding. However, a silver lining, perhaps, is that the pandemic poses an opportunity for startups to challenge bigger businesses and to grow, adapt […]
Workforce management expert calls for rethink on 9 to 5 working week
The CEO of a national workforce management company is calling on Australian employers to rethink the need for their people to be sitting in an office five days a week, instead focusing on what individual workers need to achieve without a set time allocated. APG Workforce CEO Glenn Redman says his organisation has employed many […]
HR Legal’s tips for developing your COVIDSafe plan
Many workplaces are now receiving the green-light to open their offices and begin reintegrating their staff back into the workplace, however this can only be done with a COVIDSafe plan in place, as per the government’s announcement on lockdown easing. Commencing the return to work seems like a straight-forward task, however, for many Australian businesses […]
How to support your employees’ wellbeing during COVID-19 disruption
Never has it been more important for employers to lead with compassion, understanding and empathy to ensure the mental health and wellbeing of their employees is not compromised. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic we have seen a marked shift in the way businesses are run and people are managed. TAL, like many […]
Businesses are struggling to get ‘COVIDSafe’
Small and medium businesses are struggling to get ready for a return to work as they attempt to decipher the complex and costly requirements which allow them to reopen, says Employsure, Australia’s largest workplace advisory firm for SMEs. The call comes as states begin to ease lockdown restrictions and permit a reopening of hospitality and […]