Don’t kill your competitive difference: Why businesses shouldn’t make remote work permanent
If you’re older and experienced, remote working is fine, because you’re comfortable with the work territory. The same can't be said for younger workers.
Fair Work Commission grants aged care workers two weeks’ paid pandemic leave
Aged care workers across the country will be able to access two weeks’ paid pandemic leave from Wednesday, following an “urgent” ruling by the Fair Work Commission.
Bunnings boss responds as ‘mask rage’ envelops Victorian retailers
Bunnings managing director Michael Schneider has penned a rare public Facebook post about viral videos of belligerent customers.
Research proves it’s harder for young people to climb the jobs ladder — and COVID-19 will only make this worse
For those 35 years old and younger, the past decade has been a period of intense competition for jobs — and that was before COVID-19.
Ita Buttrose thinks millennial workers need a hug. These business leaders disagree
Millenials don't need their hands holding in the workplace. In fact, these two business leaders say they're actually raising the bar.
Choice Energy’s Christopher Dean shares his coronavirus diary: July 2020
We're back in lockdown, but this time, with seas we know a little better, and a touch more experience, writes Choice Energy chief Christopher Dean.
Instead of a ‘wage watchdog’, Victorian business owners need education and support
The Vic government’s decision to introduce a ‘wage watchdog’, in addition to the existing Fair Work Ombudsman, is poorly-timed.
Revealed: The 50 best places to work in Australia, even through a pandemic
The 50 best places to work in Australia have been revealed, with Sydney IT services provider Insentra making the list for the fifth year running.
“Culture of connectedness”: StartupAus report reveals how to get remote working right
Getting the shift to remote work right is about culture, trust and the right tools — and there are lessons to be learnt that will outlast the pandemic.
Six ways to get startup culture right, according to Mantel Group’s head of people
It’s one thing to be clear about the type of startup culture you don’t want, what is most important is being very deliberate about what do want.
Five ways to bolster staff morale during challenging times
Maintaining and elevating employee morale during these times is no easy feat, but should become a business’ number one priority.
Three-day weekends for all: How COVID-19 has accelerated a fall in average hours worked
Hours worked in Australia have been trending downwards some time... and that was before COVID-19 hit. Is a three-day weekend becoming more likely?