Between Work: New tech jobs platform aims to pair laid-off workers with firms like Canva and Airwallex
A new job-matching initiative from Earlywork and AfterWork hopes to pair laid-off tech workers with companies still building their headcount.
How your business can benefit from hiring people living with intellectual disability
People living with intellectual disability are ready, willing and able to work. What employers often don’t realise is that hiring from this oft-neglected segment of the workforce can also bring benefits for business.
Aussie startup Reejig named among global tech pioneers for 2022
Australian workforce intelligence platform Reejig has been recognised by the World Economic Forum as a Technology Pioneer, three months after the startup raised US$15 million.
Here are the three fastest-growing green job titles in Australia, according to LinkedIn
LinkedIn has revealed the fastest-growing 'green' job titles in Australia, but the employment platform suggests more could be done.
How former Hinge and Bumble execs built a new platform helping women make money
Sunroom is a new platform founded by Lucy Mort and Michelle Battersby, which aims to provide female and non-binary creators a place to monetise content.
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.
Open for business: Unpacking the Jobs Victoria wage subsidy
In this SmartCompany webinar, editor Eloise Keating gathers with Jobs Victoria CEO Lisa Buckingham and business owner Chris Choong to discuss how employers can hire in today’s job market, and how they can access the Jobs Victoria fund.
‘Use uncertainty to your advantage’: Seven ways to use The Great Resignation to find the best staff
A challenging hiring market is forcing employers to think and plan ahead, and reframe the way we look at teams and recruitment.
Federal Court dishes out $29,000 in fines in age discrimination case involving overlooked 70-year-old
Two businesses were ordered to pay pecuniary penalties for contravening the Fair Work Act in relation to unlawful adverse action taken against a prospective employee.
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.
Joel joins Geelong Fencing thanks to wage subsidy
Owner of Geelong Fencing Dale Hood applied for the Jobs Victoria Fund when hiring Joel, giving him the support he needs to grow his business.
The Great Resignation is coming, but is Australia ready?
A wave of resignations is predicted to hit Australia in March 2022 as employees look to take stock of their lives in the wake of the pandemic.
