Victorian auditor questions tens of millions of dollars in COVID-19 small business grants
Tens of millions of dollars in emergency COVID-19 grants were paid to Victorian small businesses in error, including $18.3 million towards businesses the state government considered a heightened fraud risk, according to a scathing assessment from the Victorian Auditor-General's Office.
Online furniture retailer Brosa collapses into voluntary administration
Online furniture retailer Brosa has fallen into voluntary administration, after its rapid pandemic-fuelled growth slowed when COVID-19 restrictions lifted across the country.
‘It’s called Dumbledore’s office’: LEGO’s magic in viral letter is a lesson for every brand that cares about reputation
A handwritten note from the head of LEGO in the UK to a seven-year-old boy who asked the Danish toy giant for a job has gone viral in an unintentional reputational masterstroke.
Victoria relaunches dining cashback scheme, offering $25 million in incentives to hungry visitors statewide
Diners and tourists across Victoria can now claim 25% cash back every time they eat out or visit one of the state's leading entertainment attractions.
How the effects of the pandemic have brought about some positive changes for business culture
A recent study asked 1000 Australian business managers to share how they believe COVID-19 and working from home have influenced the culture in their organisation and team.
Why cutting COVID-19 isolation periods won’t help Australian businesses
While the reduction of the duration of isolation applies only to people who do not have symptoms, it is well accepted transmission without symptoms occurs.
Australian wing of Brisbane-born rapid test innovator Ellume enters administration
Ellume has put its Australian wing into voluntary administration, 18 months after the company secured a $304 million US government contract to boost its COVID-19 test production capacity overseas.
COVID-19 pandemic has had a greater financial and psychological effect on women: Study
The study, conducted by the University of Queensland, shows women have experienced more significant impacts on their overall employment, hours of work, domestic labour, mental health and wellbeing.
Unfair dismissal rulings show employers need to follow fair process in vaccine refusal cases
In recent months two Australian workers have won unfair dismissal cases after being sacked for not complying with their employer’s vaccination orders.
Unemployment could soon be at 3%. Here’s why it’s not going up anytime soon
What’s driving this new ultra-low unemployment? It’s been harder for employers to get workers, because borders were closed, and because of unusually high rates of people off sick.
Six ways businesses can minimise travel disruptions as COVID-19 and flu cases near their peaks
While it requires more forward-planning and can be challenging to navigate updated medical advice, there are ways to take to the skies seamlessly.
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.
