Morrison’s “JobTrainer” pledges $2 billion for apprentice wage subsidies and vocational training reform
Apprentice wages will be supported through to March next year in a $1.5 billion extension to subsidies that will also see medium sized businesses benefit.
Workplace consults to kick off next week as SMEs mull drastic changes to modern awards
The Morrison government's IR consultations are taking form and are slated to kick-off as early as next week, with SMEs expected to focus on modern awards.
Skills overhaul: Scott Morrison’s JobMaker plan will shake up national funding for vocational training — but won’t increase it
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says $1.5 billion in federal funding for vocational training needs to be overhauled to support SMEs with relevant skills.
How to prepare for business success in a post-pandemic world
We're living in unprecedented times, but there's also opportunities to prepare your business to come back even stronger after the coronavirus pandemic is over.
JobKeeper, JobSeeker and… JobTrainer? Australia has one billion hours of borrowed time, and we need to use it
If the economy has shed one million jobs, then we’ve gained about one billion hours of available time, and it should be used for upskilling.
Digital tools will help you win the retail recruitment race in 2020
Modern tech solutions will help Australian retailers to hire the right staff, in volume and faster than their competitors, writes Jane Bianchini.
How to train your brain to be more productive
You may have tried all the apps and podcasts out there, but did you know neuroscience can also boost your productivity?
In the age of online shopping, it’s retail staff that make or break businesses
At the coalface of shopfronts stands sharp-looking, well-mannered characters. They are retail staff — and they could be the key to retail survival.
Five business lessons from elite sport
I would like to share five lessons from elite sports that translate readily into the business environment and make an impact.
“Daunted”: Aussie workers concerned as core workplace skills shift
The future of work is upon us and while many Aussie workers are feeling daunted, most are ready to learn if their bosses will give them a chance.
Small business survives Morrison’s cabinet reshuffle and Michaelia Cash emerges with additional sway
Small business will remain in cabinet under Michaelia Cash, who has also been promoted to Employment Minister, and will be assisted by Steve Irons.
“Referendum on wages”: Bill Shorten spruiks pay rise, tax cuts and skills investment in 2019 budget reply
Labor leader Bill Shorten has appealed to the tills of small business in his budget reply, asking them to back sensible increases in wages.