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member stories

The George on Collins: something for everyone

Located in one of the most iconic buildings in Melbourne’s Paris End, the George on Collins channels the high class of the Georges emporium with the casual atmosphere of a New York-style restaurant bar.

Member Stories

10 May 2023

education and training

Chamber roundtable to tackle careers services

Improved careers services and advice is increasingly important in a labour market characterised by skills and labour shortages, skills mismatches and perceptions of vocational education and training (VET).

03 May 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Rise of remote work from a ‘third place’

With post-pandemic hybrid work here to stay, Melbourne Chamber member Swinburne University of Technology has identified a ‘2023-defining trend’ beyond working from home.

27 April 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Reducing your OHS and WorkCover risks

Increasing mental injury WorkCover claims highlights a concerning trend and the importance of prioritising the mental health and safety of employees.

26 April 2023

education and training

Head Start apprenticeship program expands

The Victorian Government’s Head Start school-based apprenticeship program has broadened to roll out to all government secondary schools by the end of 2023.

21 April 2023

health safety and wellbeing

New report documents work injury trends

Safe Work Australia (SWA) has published a new report highlighting the trends and costs of workplace injury and illness in Australia.

20 April 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Fund to tackle workplace gendered violence

WorkSafe is encouraging workplaces to apply for a share in more than $4 million from the WorkWell Respect Fund towards new initiatives that help prevent work-related gendered violence, including sexual harassment.

19 April 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Embracing people analytics as a competitive advantage

People analytics presents a significant opportunity for businesses. Those with the systems in place to collect data and use it to inform their decision-making can optimise talent programs, close skills gaps and improve business performance.

06 April 2023

education and training

Learn your own way with self-paced training

Experience the ultimate flexibility with the Victorian Chamber’s newly released e-learning self-paced courses covering themes of workplace mental health, an effective hybrid workforce and exporting essentials.

06 April 2023

education and training

Grow your career in Work Health and Safety

Want a rewarding career pathway while promoting health and safety outcomes for the good of society? The Victorian Chamber is launching our first Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS) program for the year.

03 April 2023

metropolitan business

Business is the winner as office occupancy rates stabilise

Almost three-quarters of CBD-based employees have settled into a weekly routine of working from the office two to three days per week, according to the latest office occupancy survey by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

03 April 2023

metropolitan business

Melbourne return-to-office trends stabilise

Gone are five-day office weeks in Melbourne but overall average days have trended upwards, according to the latest office occupancy survey by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

31 March 2023

infrastructure

Exploring housing reform in Victoria

A report from independent advisory body Infrastructure Victoria (IV) highlights more choice and housing diversity is needed as Victoria’s population grows.

29 March 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Preparing for workplace psychological health reform

With new Psychological Health Regulations on the horizon in Victoria, the Victorian Chamber has provided an update and delivered practical advice on navigating mental wellbeing in the workplace.

28 March 2023

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

education and training

Free overseas qualifications assessment

As Victorian businesses continue to grapple with staff and skills shortages, it may come as some relief to learn the Overseas Qualifications Unit (OQU) provides a free and confidential assessment of current or prospective employees’ overseas qualifications to determine their compatibility with Australian standards.

21 March 2023


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