Peter Strong takes three-month hiatus as chief executive of COSBOA
Peter Strong, chief executive of COSBOA, has announced he will take a three-month hiatus from his duties after 10 years in the role.
New Zip Co policy offers two weeks of paid leave to employees experiencing miscarriage or pregnancy loss
Aussie BNPL giant Zip Co is offering two weeks of paid leave for employees who suffer miscarriage or pregnancy loss before 20 weeks.
Productivity growth has stalled since 2005. Will it improve?
Year by year in the leadup to 2005, Australia’s productivity growth had accelerated to the point where in the 15 years to 2005 it had grown 37%. Then it stalled.
Small business minister defends ‘dobseeker’ hotline, while small business groups call for more training and support
Business owners can now call the Employer Reporting Line to report job seekers who turn down job offers or don't show up to interviews.
How much is workplace bullying costing you? It could be up to $36 billion every year
There is a huge cost to the business, because people who experience workplace bullying will rarely want to remain in their job.
Why furniture retailer Brosa is now offering 16 weeks’ paid leave to all new parents
Furniture and homewares retailer Brosa has rolled out a new paid parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers.
Hospitality industry calls for COVID-19 recovery visa, as job vacancies reach 100,000
Business groups are urging the government to address the shortage of international workers and its effect on small businesses.
Business groups call for changes to childcare subsidies and paid parental leave in the Federal Budget 2021
Business groups have called on the Morrison government to shake up paid parental leave policies in the upcoming federal budget.
‘A turning point for the union movement’: Why an attempt to unionise at Amazon failed, but gained the support of President Joe Biden
These changes could mark a turning point for the union movement — and the millions of workers who think there should be another way.
My biggest mistake: Naomi Simson and David Anderson, co-founders of Big Red Group
Naomi Simson shares the lesson she learned the hard way: have the uncomfortable conversations on governance early.
“False advocates” of small business are unwilling to accept change for the better, says Peter Strong
Peter Strong says it is disappointing that some organisations that claim to represent small business people do not actually do so.
More than 100 CEOs sign #IStandForRespect pledge to stamp out sexual harassment in the workplace
Coordinated by the Diversity Council of Australia, the zero-tolerance for sexual harassment pledge has been signed by more than 100 chief executives.