Pocock, Lambie push to split “straightforward” measures covering small business from Labor’s IR reforms package
Senate crossbenchers David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie are attempting to split the government's industrial relations reform package, arguing uncontroversial changes affecting small businesses should not be lumped in with measures likely to be debated well into the new year.
“Difficult news”: Milkrun lays off 20% of staff, consolidates delivery hubs as economic challenges bite
Milkrun has announced layoffs affecting one in five staff, as the last independent player in Australia's instant grocery delivery scene adapts to a rough economic environment for cash-intensive firms.
A guide to getting redundancies right for your people and your business
Few industries will come out of the pandemic unscathed, and its important to understand best practices when discussing redundancies with your team.
Australian startup layoffs continue as Mr Yum reduces headcount by 17%
Digital menu and restaurant ordering startup Mr Yum will lay off nearly one in five workers, becoming the latest Australian firm to slash its headcount as market expectations dim.
Metricon to cut workforce by 9% as inflationary pressures and a building backlog weigh on the sector
Hardship continues for Australia's largest home-builder Metricon, which is set to reduce its 2500-strong headcount as the sector is buffeted by economic headwinds.
Tech layoffs continue as Aussie Web3 unicorn Immutable cuts staff, just months after its $3.5 billion valuation
Australian Web3 outfit Immutable has confirmed a number of layoffs from its team, just four months after securing a $280 million funding round which brought its valuation to $3.5 billion.
Envato confirms redundancies are underway with as many as 100 roles on the line
In a statement to SmartCompany, CEO Hichame Assi confirmed "approximately 100 roles globally" have been affected by changes to Envato's business structure.
Checklist: How to retrain and redeploy your existing staff during the COVID-19 talent drought
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to pivot, fire employees, cut hours and even close their doors completely. Now, employers are faced with a war on talent.
eBook: Everything you need to know about managing HR in your SME through a recession
Download this eBook today to begin building your recession-proof workplace culture.
As JobKeeper eligibility gets stricter, a wave of redundancies is expected: Here’s how to get it right
A round of redundancies is a typical course of action for businesses looking to cut costs, but there are steps that need to be taken.
JobKeeper 2.0: “The good, the bad and the ugly”
How can SMEs start proactively positioning themselves to survive the end of JobKeeper? Natasha Hawker has four best-practice tips to share.
Fair Work rules redundancy was harsh and unreasonable, as admin assistant would have been eligible for JobKeeper
The Fair Work Commission has found a COVID-19-related redundancy was harsh and unreasonable because the employer failed to consult the employee properly.
