Why cutting COVID-19 isolation periods won’t help Australian businesses
While the reduction of the duration of isolation applies only to people who do not have symptoms, it is well accepted transmission without symptoms occurs.
“The pandemic isn’t over yet”: Hybrid work expert calls on businesses to remain flexible as COVID-19 batters “back to office” plans
As Australian businesses reconsider their "back to office" strategies through yet another wave of COVID-19 cases, a hybrid working expert says company leaders should keep work from home plans in their back pocket, pandemic or not.
Pandemic leave payments restored until September 30 under Albanese government
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the decision after a national cabinet meeting, which had been brought forward from Monday to early Saturday to discuss the escalating COVID-19 wave.
How small businesses can win big during major sales events
As the festive shopping season approaches, you must leverage the power of e-commerce to stand head and shoulders above the competition.
“Spend less time sitting on excel spreadsheets”: Founder of Finders Keepers markets shares her tips for future-proofing your business
When the going gets tough, the best founders get innovative. That’s how Finders Keepers founders future-proofed the business.
Open for business: Unpacking the Jobs Victoria wage subsidy
In this SmartCompany webinar, editor Eloise Keating gathers with Jobs Victoria CEO Lisa Buckingham and business owner Chris Choong to discuss how employers can hire in today’s job market, and how they can access the Jobs Victoria fund.
The importance of improving the interoperability between home care operators and the allied and clinical health care sector
Today’s home care customer wants to see more communication, empathy and assistance in navigating an increasingly complex health care system.
The new employee experience: How to help your people thrive in life and work
The pandemic reshaped employee experience forever. Discover what this means for the mental health of your staff, and the importance of helping each worker from 9-5, as well as 5-9.
eBook: Employee movement and retention report
Download this eBook now to access essential insights so you can put in the groundwork now and make the Great Resignation work for you.
What businesses who grew during COVID-19 can teach you about scaling teams
Lean, mean and bred to survive the harshest depths of COVID-19, pandemic-born businesses are driving the next evolution of SaaS.
Boom Town: Top five growth industries in Australia for SMEs
Based largely on ABS data with the assistance of renowned demographer Bernard Salt, the Boss Insights report identified five quite diverse key areas of growth for sole traders ranging from “couriers to accountants, solicitors to IT and healthcare workers”.
Communication is key: How Fig & Bloom defied the odds to scale up
For Groch, having a diversified business offering was intrinsic to Fig & Bloom. When the pandemic changed the landscape, it proved to be a wise business strategy.
