Warnings of more retail death as menswear retailer Ed Harry collapses, putting 498 jobs at risk
Established menswear retailer Ed Harry has appointed administrators after a difficult Christmas trade, sparking fears 2019 will be another tough year.
‘It’s a grand idea, until you try it’: The surprising downsides of working from home
Working from home sounds like an awesome idea, until you actually try it. The reality is there are downsides that will surprise you.
Retailers weigh in on “very tough” Christmas, but remain optimistic about 2019
Christmas came early in 2018, which has thrown some retailers through a loop, as preparations for a difficult 2019 commence.
“Dodgy bosses” who underpay superannuation to face higher penalties and court action under Labor plan
Businesses will face "record penalties" under a new Labor plan to crack down on dodgy employers skipping out on superannuation payments.
Superannuation crackdown for small businesses under new laws for dodgy operators
A crackdown on superannuation and changes to the Fair Work Act have been passed in the final sitting week for the year in Canberra.
Are you flexible enough for flexible work?
Here are three key things you can do right now to address flexible work and prepare yourself for the workplace of the future.
Christmas has come early: What you need to know about the busiest time of the year
Retailers are gearing up for Christmas. Here are the trends you need to know about to make the most of the important trading period.
Extravagant dessert retailer Nuts About Tella collapses amid ongoing pain for food operators
Dessert retailer Nuts About Tella has appointed voluntary administrators, amid continuing difficulty for food operators.
Deal to save Max Brenner falls through as receivers appointed
Receivers have been appointed to Max Brenner assets after a proposal to save the business fell through in spectacular fashion last Friday.
Cafe chain Max Brenner falls into voluntary administration amid declining sales throwing jobs of 600 workers into air
Cafe chain Max Brenner has fallen into the hands of administrators amid difficult retail conditions, leaving hundreds of workers to an uncertain future with the business.
“Impossible to run a business”: Fair Work Commission to force employers to justify flexible work decisions
Employers will have to provide written responses to employees justifying why they've denied flexible work requests, the Fair Work Commission has decided.
Christmas retail planning in full swing: What you can do to prepare your business
With under 100 days to go until Christmas retailers are preparing for the most crucial time of the year. What can you do to prepare your business?
