Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace: Who’s liable, and for what? When it comes to mandatory vaccinations, small business owners must be mindful of the liabilities they could be exposed to.
Employee attitudes are changing, and that could bring opportunity for startups and SMEs Workers are demanding more from their employers. And, in a world where talent is scarce, that could pose an opportunity for smaller players.
Atlassian’s Dom Price on how to keep staff on board when talent is scarce Employees are more focused than ever before on culture, values and work-life balance. If you don’t get it right, they’re willing to walk away.
“We just refuse to go slow”: v2food bags another $72 million to take its plant-based meat products global Plant-based meat startup v2food has secured $72 million at a valuation of $500 million, as it makes a push for international growth.
Podium launches in Australia: What is it, and what’s the benefit for SMEs? There’s a new unicorn in town, with the $2 billion SMS-based communication startup Podium officially launching Down Under. But what is it?
Economists say there is light at the end of the lockdown tunnel, but it all hinges on vaccinations These economists are not wholly pessimistic about the outcomes for SMEs, and say the return to economic growth is paved with vaccines.
Rebecca Schot-Guppy to step down as FinTech Australia CEO FinTech Australia chief Rebecca Schot-Guppy is stepping down after three years in the top job, as the search begins for a replacement.
Barcats bags $2.4 million to tackle the hospitality talent gap, as COVID-19 continues to change the sector Between staff shortages, tech adoption and top-shelf tipples, COVID-19 will have long-term effects for hospitality — both good and bad.
Malcolm Turnbull signs on to help AI-powered startup Advanced Navigation go global Former Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has joined the board of directors of space and transportation startup Advanced Navigation.
The makings of billionaires: A brief history of Afterpay Aussie fintech success story Afterpay has accepted a $39 billion acquisition offer, but it hasn’t been all smooth sailing for the BNPL leader. Here’s a brief timeline of the Afterpay story.
A turning point: What does Afterpay’s $39 billion acquisition mean for the future of BNPL? Square's acquisition of Afterpay for $39 billion could cement the reputation of Aussie tech. It could also mark a turning point in BNPL.
“Unrealistic”: The government’s revised COVID-19 reopening plan does little to help talent-starved startups With high vaccination targets and no specific dates to work towards, tech leaders say the new plan exacerbates an ongoing talent shortage.
