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health safety and wellbeing

Pandemic impacts on return-to-work outcomes

Safe Work Australia (SWA) has published a new snapshot highlighting the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers returning to work after an injury or illness.

27 March 2023

federal government

Report highlights renewables investment shortfall

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has reported an increase in renewable investments but not enough to reach renewable energy targets.

ESG

17 March 2023

health safety and wellbeing

New laws ban sexual harassment at work

As part of the Federal Government’s Secure Jobs Better Pay legislation, workplace sexual harassment is prohibited under the Fair Work Act from 6 March 2023.

10 March 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Embracing equity to benefit your workplace

Three business leaders speak to the Victorian Chamber about how to foster a more inclusive and equitable workplace, and why it can benefit both individuals and organisations.

08 March 2023

esg

Major hydrogen milestone for Victoria

In a major $2.35 billion energy announcement on Tuesday, Victoria was chosen as preferred location for the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) project – a collaboration involving the Japanese, Australian and Victorian Governments.

ESG

07 March 2023

economy

Growing business concern over energy impacts

A new Victorian Chamber survey has revealed most businesses are increasingly concerned about the impact of energy prices and want Government support on long-term solutions to reach a net-zero economy.

01 March 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Boosting wellbeing through exercise

One in five Australians suffer mental illness each year. Running for just 15 minutes a day can reduce the risk of major depression by 26 per cent.

20 February 2023

health safety and wellbeing

People strategy — Why is it so important?

Employers are currently presented with a rare opportunity to re-evaluate the value of the employee experience and the impact it has on overall business performance.

15 February 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Chamber launches new OHS product suite

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched a suite of products that drive safety and wellbeing outcomes for businesses of all sizes and safety needs.

13 February 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Running The Tan for mental health

The Victorian Chamber is partnering with Run the Tan to raise awareness for mental health and fundraise for local charities while promoting an active team culture in the workplace.

23 January 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Physio-approved tips for calibrating your workspace

If you have a desk job, here’s what it’s doing to your body.

23 January 2023

health safety and wellbeing

How leaders can cope with stress and thrive

You may have implemented employee wellbeing programs in your organisation, but it’s all too common for managers to overlook their own needs. In the day-to-day grind of directing a team, managing stakeholders, keeping track of outputs and countless other tasks, where does your mental wellbeing fit in?

16 January 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Injury and illness hiring incentive for businesses

The WorkSafe Incentive Scheme for Employers (WISE) offers businesses a rebate of up to $26,000 to employ a worker with work-related injury or illness.

07 December 2022

health safety and wellbeing

The cost of workplace injury and illness

A study from Safe Work Australia (SWA) has explored the cost of work-related injury and illness in Australia.

08 November 2022

health safety and wellbeing

Domestic violence support in the workplace

A new study from Melbourne Chamber member Monash University reveals the need for workplaces to support victim-survivors of domestic and family violence (DFV).

26 October 2022

health safety and wellbeing

Fostering workplace mental health compliance

The Victorian Chamber’s new Mental Health Comply program helps employers assess, educate and gather the facts about mental health in their workplace

18 October 2022


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