Critical workers are being harassed, pressured and punished for isolating, survey says
Nine out of 10 transport workers don't want to work alongside close contacts of COVID-19, according to a survey of 2500 staff.
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 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.
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.
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.
Why too many tools can be a bad thing for hybrid working (and what to do instead)
The technology we use for hybrid work is important, with tools that are selected and implemented incorrectly often getting in the way of collaboration.
Hairstylist gets her passion back with Jobs Victoria wage subsidy
While the economic uncertainty remains as a result of the pandemic, the $20,000 wage subsidy from the Jobs Victoria Fund gives Joe the confidence that U-R Next Hairdressing can maintain Catherine’s role.
Just Gold strikes gold by recruiting through the Jobs Victoria online hub
Just Gold was among the first group of employers to recruit through the Jobs Victoria online hub, where co-founders Sophia Fatouros and Kyriakos Gold say they struck it lucky with three awesome new hires.
How the Sunshine Coast became a launch pad for Open Insurance
Open Insurance's growth owes much to a team of dedicated individuals based at its customer support office on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Lessons in growth: How print signage business Easy Signs doubled its revenue despite the pandemic
In an industry like printing, Easy Signs’ growth goes completely against the grain. Here's what the co-founders do to stay ahead.