How to create the right ‘remote’ for your business
Here we explore some different types of remote work, their perks and drawbacks, and simple steps to take your business closer toward the best ‘remote’ for you.
“Money-losing predatory actions”: Rex slams Qantas for muscling in on regional routes
Regional Express is calling for ACCC to reopen an investigation into allegations Qantas acted "anti-competitively", claims which the embattled airline has called "absurd".
Is your company resilient? Here are five tips to make sure it is
Even two-plus years after the onset of the global pandemic, a large number of Australian businesses are not resilient and continue to rely on temporary band-aid solutions.
Small business given six-month grace period for domestic violence leave
Australian small businesses will be given six months to adjust to a new federal government plan that will see 11 million workers gain access to paid domestic violence leave.
As Parliament resumes, $1.55 billion in SME tech and training offsets remain in legislative limbo
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has outlined his legislative agenda as Parliament resumes, without mentioning a massive tax offset scheme.
John Durie: Equity stakes in Port of Geelong bid likely to change to acquiesce to ACCC concerns
The Spirit Super-controlled bidding consortium for the Port of Geelong is set to change to clear concerns from the ACCC over the $1.2 billion deal.
Why we need to stop glorifying instant results in business
As business owners, we can’t help but focus on what will help us achieve growth in the quickest possible time frame. But what no one seems to be talking about is the downside of this fast growth.
As people and businesses struggle, how much COVID-19 damage are governments prepared to ignore?
There is a fierce debate going on about whether governments — and by extension, the rest of us — are doing enough to counter the spread of the virus.
The ABCC has been a failure, with productivity in construction in decline under its regulation
The whole purpose of the Australian Building and Construction Commission was to lift productivity in the construction sector. So did it?
‘Long COVID’ could cause workplace havoc. Here’s what you need to know
What can a workplace do to prepare for the impending health crisis? SmartCompany spoke to a workplace relations lawyer and an HR expert to get their views.
“Strongest ever” foot and mouth disease screening in place as Indonesian border remains open
It's an outbreak threat that has border security and the livestock industry on high alert, but farming groups are in support of the government's decision to leave borders with Indonesia open.
Hyper-collection: How Bunnings, eBay and Netflix are contributing to the mass surveillance of Australians
By failing to take our digital privacy seriously, Australia is “sleepwalking” its way into mass surveillance.