CEO of US tech company lays off 900 employees over Zoom call that “lacks empathy”
“If you’re on this call, you are part of the unlucky group that is being laid off. Your employment here is terminated effective immediately,” Vishal Garg, founder and chief of Better.com, says in the video.
CEOs can’t just talk about diversity, they have to initiate targets at every level
Many CEOs seem to truly care about diversifying the makeup of their workforce, but it’s a challenge to convert good intentions to new realities in offices and on shop floors.
Everything you need to know about employee share scheme changes
An overhaul to employee share scheme legislation is expected to be tabled in parliament this week. Here’s what’s changing, and what it means for startups.
Country Road’s commitment to sustainability doesn’t cover the blind spot in its ethical focus
How could a company so highly regarded for its commitment to sustainability have provoked staff to strike for almost a fortnight?
The Great Resignation Down Under: Aussies begin job hopping, LinkedIn data shows
The Great Resignation Down Under is shaping up to be a wave of job hopping rather than people exiting the workforce, as Australians make career moves now that COVID-19 restrictions have eased.
Workers can now apply for ‘stop orders’ for sexual harassment. Here’s what businesses need to know
Australian workers can now apply to the Fair Work Commission for an order to stop sexual harassment in the workplace, under changes that came into effect on Thursday.
The Great Resignation drives tech wages higher: Can startups keep up?
More than 93% of Australian organisations are planning salary increases for 2022. But startups are struggling to keep up with rising tech wages.
Amid The Great Resignation, employers must also recognise The Great Burnout
There's another testing time ahead for employers, one that carries its own risks and opportunities, and may impact a different cohort of people — 'The Great Burnout'.
Small business groups call for no quarantine for fully vaxxed temporary visa holders
Small business groups are backing calls from the national chamber of commerce to scrap quarantine for all fully vaxxed arrivals in an attempt to fix a critical shortage of workers.
Christmas is coming: HR tips for the hybrid office party
This year brings about mixed feelings, which means there needs to be a more considered approach to balance fun and compliance needs at the annual Christmas party.
The Great Resignation: Almost 40% of Aussies planning to change jobs
The Great Resignation is expected to hit Australia as COVID-19 restrictions ease, with almost 40% of workers planning to change jobs in the next 12 months.
Leading your people out of the pandemic: Three conversations you need to be having now
Having the right conversations, at the right time, will set your business and your people up for success as we enter this new phase of work.