Jobs and Skills Councils to receive $400 million over four years in bid to curb workforce shortages
The federal government has set aside $402 million to fund Jobs and Skills Councils over four years to deal with skill shortages.
Eleven savage gen Z out-of-office messages we dare you to use
It's nearly Christmas time so if you're taking time off and need to set an out-of-office, we humbly dare you to try these gen Z suggestions.
Peter Strong: It’s time to tackle the mental health crisis facing small business owners
The mental health crisis facing small business shows the failure of governments and those responsible for health policy.
Twenty-one Australian entrepreneurs and business leaders reflect on what they learnt in 2022
There has been no shortage of challenges in 2022, so what have Australian business leaders and entrepreneurs learnt this year?
One in five small business owners diagnosed with mental health condition, as stigma keeps Australians from seeking help
A new Treasury report details how the stigma around mental health is keeping many small business owners from seeking professional support.
Naked Life gives away 12,000 zero-alcohol drinks to keep work parties trouble free
The Melbourne-based business is on a mission to stop unwanted resignations and lost promotions with its Remember December party season initiative.
Dominique Lamb appointed next Queensland Small Business Commissioner
The former CEO of the National Retailers Association, Dominique Lamb, will next week start a new role as the next Small Business Commissioner in Queensland.
Australia’s gender pay gap is stuck at 22.8%, and experts say employers will end up suffering
With new research revealing Australia's gender pay gap has not improved this year, experts have a warning for employers who don't pay equally.
From a “zero base” to green innovation: Sea Forest’s Sam Elsom on how to turn industry skills into sustainable startups
Sea Forest co-founder and former fashion industry figure Sam Elsom shares lessons for other sustainability-minded founders looking to pivot into the green startup scene.
Three things businesses must know before throwing an end-of-year party
Workers may not be "match-fit" for an alcohol-filled staff party, particularly in light of new workplace laws.
Ethical AI trends: Reejig co-founder Siobhan Savage on what to expect in 2023
New AI laws are set to shake up the use of AI for talent decision-making in 2023. This is just the start of a global movement that organisations need to be aware of.
Women happier working from home than men, but WFH workers less likely to be promoted: Survey
The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia survey found a significant positive association between changes in the extent of working from home and changes in job satisfaction among women, but not men.
