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economy

Fifty per cent wage subsidy for new apprentices extended

The Federal Government has announced the extension of the apprenticeship wage subsidy program: Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements, better knowns as the BAC Program.

11 March 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Case in point: safeguarding your business from bullying

Employers have an obligation to prevent bullying from occurring in the workplace. Consider this scenario and think about what you and your organisation would have done differently.

04 March 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Royal Commission looks to foster ‘mentally healthy workplaces’

The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System has identified a failing system and has put forward 65 recommendations to support Victorian people and businesses.

03 March 2021

economy

New grants available to business, some existing closing soon

Read here for the most up-to-date list of recently announced Government grants available to Victorian businesses, and existing grants still open for applications. Get in quick, some are closing soon.

23 February 2021

economy

In the face of a quagmire, Joval Wine Group keeps the glass half-full

Having been involved in every aspect of the wine industry for more than 50 years, Joval Wine Group CEO Tim Menting explains how the business stays strong in the face of unprecedented challenges.

Fast Five

22 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

One thing your business needs to reduce its Workcover premium

Having your business undergo an independent WorkCover Health Check can not only make your workplace safer, but can be the difference between having a black or red bottom line.

19 February 2021

economy

Victoria’s ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown ends but some restriction remain

Following the five day ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that Victorians will return to COVID Normal, with a few restrictions still in place impacting businesses.

17 February 2021

economy

Help us end Victoria’s heartbreak with #ValentinesDayDoOver

Despite the Victorian Government cancelling Valentine’s Day for the hospitality, tourism and retail sectors, celebrating Valentine’s Day later will help ease the pain caused by the lockdown.

15 February 2021

infrastructure

Infrastructure Victoria unveil their 30-year draft strategy

The CEO of Infrastructure Victoria, Michel Masson, has detailed the organisation’s recently-released 30-year Infrastructure Draft Strategy at a Melbourne Chamber of Commerce Leadership lunch.

12 February 2021

economy

How Victoria’s ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown impacts your business

Following a cluster of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Melbourne, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a ‘circuit breaker lockdown’ for all Victorians. Here’s what your business needs to know.

12 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Employee claims she was told to work unpaid or be 'eliminated’

An employer has been ordered to pay $14,550 to a former employee after claims the HR Manager demanded the employee work extra unpaid hours to make up for JobKeeper payments.

11 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Make the mental health of your staff a priority in 2021

There has never been a more important time than now for every business to pause, reflect and take action in creating a workplace environment that fosters positive mental health.

10 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

'Time theft': Study reveals almost $100 billion in unpaid overtime

Since 2009, the Centre for Future Work and the Australia Institute have produced compelling data on ‘time theft,’ a broad term that considers both overwork and unpaid overtime in the workforce.

09 February 2021

economy

Queen Victoria Market planning for post-pandemic transformation

According to Chief Executive Stan Liacos, after 143 years, it’s time for change at the Queen Victoria Market while maintaining the authenticity and historic aura of the famed Melbourne icon.

Fast Five

08 February 2021

economy

Building a digital presence for your business in the new world

Businesses procrastinating about building an online presence must take action before it’s too late. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed us into the digital age and businesses need to adapt now.

04 February 2021

economy

Prime Minister reaffirms Australia’s road to economic recovery

In his address to the National Press Club in Canberra on Monday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has voiced his confidence in Australia’s post-pandemic labour market and economic recovery.

01 February 2021


economy

Fifty per cent wage subsidy for new apprentices extended

11 March 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Case in point: safeguarding your business from bullying

04 March 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Royal Commission looks to foster ‘mentally healthy workplaces’

03 March 2021

economy

New grants available to business, some existing closing soon

23 February 2021

economy

In the face of a quagmire, Joval Wine Group keeps the glass half-full

Fast Five

22 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

One thing your business needs to reduce its Workcover premium

19 February 2021

economy

Victoria’s ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown ends but some restriction remain

17 February 2021

economy

Help us end Victoria’s heartbreak with #ValentinesDayDoOver

15 February 2021

infrastructure

Infrastructure Victoria unveil their 30-year draft strategy

12 February 2021

economy

How Victoria’s ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown impacts your business

12 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Employee claims she was told to work unpaid or be 'eliminated’

11 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Make the mental health of your staff a priority in 2021

10 February 2021

health safety and wellbeing

'Time theft': Study reveals almost $100 billion in unpaid overtime

09 February 2021

economy

Queen Victoria Market planning for post-pandemic transformation

Fast Five

08 February 2021

economy

Building a digital presence for your business in the new world

04 February 2021

economy

Prime Minister reaffirms Australia’s road to economic recovery

01 February 2021

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