Fears for workers with disability after axing of mandatory COVID-19 isolation periods
The end of mandatory COVID-19 isolation periods has been welcomed by industry groups slogged by workforce shortages, but politicians from across the aisle fear the decision could expose at-risk workers to infection.
COSBOA, ACTU agree to four-point industrial relations reform agenda ahead of Jobs Summit
Australia's small business sector and union representatives have agreed on a four-point priority plan for the Jobs and Skills Summit, declaring a common interest in simplifying the IR system for workers and employers.
What businesses can learn from Australian racing driver Oscar Piastri and the latest F1 contract mayhem
Australian racing driver Oscar Piastri shocked the Formula 1 world this week, denying a public statement from F1 team Alpine that he will drive for the French outfit in the 2023 season.
Small business groups put migration, skills, and IR reform on the agenda of landmark employment summit
On September 1-2, the Albanese government will make good on its election pledge to meet with business groups, union representatives, and social service advocates to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the Australian economy.
“Delicate juggling act”: SMEs to balance minimum wage hikes against surging power and raw material costs
Small and medium-sized businesses are planning how to handle a larger-than-expected hike to the minimum wage as other costs soar.
Minimum wage rises 5.2% to $21.38 an hour, giving a boost to 2.7 million Australians as cost of living soars
Australia's minimum wage will rise by 5.2% to $21.38 an hour, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Mr Kangaroo gets extra bounce from wage subsidy
The business used a wage subsidy from the Jobs Victoria Fund to hire a new Mandarin speaking online customer service consultant, Xinqing Liu.
Eason’s Car Centre in Ballarat driving business with new hire
The Jobs Victoria Fund has helped owner of Eason’s Car Centre in Ballarat, Sarah Ryan, subsidise the wage of new employee Tania Vermeend.
How to avoid a post-pandemic employee exodus
With a fast-recovering economy and a decreasing unemployment rate, employees are feeling confident. Here's how to prevent an employee exodus.
Beaufort Butchery gets a boost from the Jobs Victoria Fund
Beaufort Butchery owners Rohan and Barbara Quinton finally have some breathing room thanks to their new hire, brought on with the help of the Jobs Victoria fund.
Coffee shop hires three employees with wage subsidy
Chris Choong describes his business as a community, where “we know all our customers, we just call them by name”. And that community is growing bigger and better thanks to the Jobs Victoria Fund wage subsidy.
Five people management tips to help SMEs save time and boost productivity
People management can cost you big time, with research finding small business owners spend up to a fifth of their working week on HR admin.