A new ING Future Focus Report shows that 3.3 million Aussie adults are rethinking their career path because of the COVID-19 pandemic impact. ING’s Head of Retail Banking, Melanie Evans said that the pandemic has forced people to reflect on their professional lives. “COVID-19 has made many Aussies re- think their work choice with some […]
With lockdown restrictions gradually being eased across the country, Australian workplaces are looking at the types of changes needed in order to meet new COVID-19 (COVIDSafe) requirements post-lockdown. Office National’s CEO Gavin Ward said today, “Australian workplaces have a responsibility to enforce strict social distancing rules after the lockdown and to implement many other changes.” […]
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 […]
What are the rights of the employee and the employer regarding the return to the office? Can working from home employees refuse to go back to the workplace due to COVID-19, even if it has a ‘COVIDSafe’ plan? As Australia commences it’s return to normality in the wake of COVID-19, the internet is already abuzz […]
Now that the different states and territories across Australia have had time to digest the government’s announcement last week on easing COVID-19 lockdown restrictions under a three-step plan, we have summarised their plans for you here, with specific consideration to business. Last Friday, the National Cabinet introduced the three-step plan to give some clarity for […]
There is no denying that COVID-19 pandemic has permanently changed the way we work. You don’t need to look far to see that’s the case. Long deemed an added perk, the ability to work from home – where possible – could now be deemed as an essential feature of the modern workplace. Failing to offer work from […]
During the crisis, the government has unveiled many stimulus packages to support businesses and sustain the economy, including the JobKeeper payment, the early release of superannuation and the halting of property evictions. In dealing with this highly unprecedented event of a pandemic, the Australian government has had to quickly guide all states and territories through potential economy failure and […]
The National Cabinet has announced Australian’s three-step plan for reopening the economy and businesses. All states and territories can implement these steps at their own pace, as there are no strict rules, however Morrison has said that he would like Australia to have a covid-safe way of living in July. These new steps will have […]
The National Cabinet met last Friday (8 May) to discuss the easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in Australia, which are expected to be rolled out gradually within the coming months. The measures being introduced aim to get the country ready for a more ‘normal’ return to working lives and help to rebuild a sustainable economy. […]
Vouch For You is an online voucher marketplace, connecting businesses of all types with customers by offering prepaid discounted vouchers for goods and services. Created by Jen and Ewen McCloy, husband and wife duo, in a time where businesses need cash flow solutions more than ever. The platform, launched this week, is not a charity […]
