One in three Australian businesses say employees have resigned due to back-to-office mandates
The findings come as Australian businesses steadily wind back the remote work privileges which became standard during COVID-19 lockdowns.
“Pity city”: Leaked footage of CEO telling employees not to ask about bonuses puts company in the hot seat
Leaked footage of an office furniture industry titan urging her staff to leave "pity city" and stop asking about their bonuses has surged across social media, eliciting sharp criticism from viewers and leading corporate leadership to claim the clip was taken out of context.
Atlassian lays off 500 employees as it refocuses on high priority areas
Australian tech company Atlassian has announced a cut to 500 of its staff, which equates to about 5% of its global head count.
Ecolateral, one of Australia’s oldest eco-friendly retailers, has collapsed into administration
Despite the collapse, Ecolateral CEO Jamie Stott is hopeful its flagship store could be revitalised under new ownership.
Opinion: Why small businesses will hurt a little more in 2023
The challenges of the past few years are yet to disappear for small businesses, says Amanda Rose. So what can they do to tread water in 2023?
Hey Elon, stop treating Twitter like an early-stage startup but with zero benefits
Elon Musk and his fans are treating Twitter like a startup, including long hours and dedication from its employees. But it doesn't come with any of the benefits.
Budget 2022: Hospitality owners call for urgent action as staff shortages replace lockdowns as number one challenge
Restaurant owners want next week's federal budget to address staff availability and the punishing cost of doing business, six months after pledges in the last budget left one small trader feeling like a "tool" in an election campaign.
Can do attitude: Dan Murphy’s offers on-the-spot job interviews as it gears up for Christmas rush
Dan Murphy's on Monday announced it will provide on-the-spot job interviews across its retail empire, offering curious patrons and genuine jobseekers alike the opportunity to hop behind the counter.
One Nation says its proposed ‘equal pay for equal work’ bill wouldn’t put a “burden” on small businesses
The new Labor government may have an unlikely ally in One Nation as it pushes for legislation enshrining equal pay between full-time staff and casual labour hire workers.
Fake Hog’s Breath Cafe Instagram account confuses diners, draws new attention to small business protections online
A strange Instagram account posing as the Hog's Breath Cafe in Orange is now offline, but not after drawing social media's attention.
Restaurant industry hails NSW Dine & Discover scheme on its final day, but says focus must now turn to staff shortage crisis
The Dine & Discover voucher scheme, which afforded NSW residents with six $25 vouchers for use at registered hospitality venues and tourism businesses, officially ends today.
NSW extends free RSA ‘refresher’ courses to lapsed hospitality workers, as staff shortages linger
Minister for Hospitality and Racing Kevin Anderson says courses to get hospitality workers up-to-speed will be free until February 2023.
