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innovation

The crisis isn’t COVID anymore, by Elaine Smart – Management Consultant, Senior Executive, FSI Banking at DB Results

The need to be fast, agile and ahead of the curve on all levels of customer service is no longer a ‘nice idea,’ it’s a business imperative. This tipping point has created an abundance of work for IT teams in Australia and around the globe, and a backlog of work that needs to be delivered now, not next year. If you, like so many companies, didn’t jump early into this digital race, how do you catch up? While I’m here to advise Australian organisations (small, medium or large) on how to do this, you must first understand that the crisis isn’t over.  

21 December 2021

innovation

auDA Report: Positive impact of Internet dampened by cybersecurity fears

Industry self-regulatory body for the .au domain, auDA, has released its inaugural Digital Lives of Australians 2021 Report. The report finds Australian consumers and small businesses benefit immensely from the Internet, but cybersecurity threats continue to pose a huge concern.

17 December 2021

health safety and wellbeing

WorkSafe Victoria introduces provisional payments to support workers with a mental injury

On 1 July this year, WorkSafe Victoria introduced provisional payments to provide better support for workers with a mental injury. Eligible workers and volunteers who submit a mental injury claim can now access provisional payments for reasonable treatment and services while their claim is being determined.

14 December 2021

chief executive update

All rests on our health system

Hindsight is a funny thing. Had we known the COVID-19 wrecking ball was coming for us, we would have ducked for cover. We can’t use that excuse anymore.

25 November 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Chamber members co-fund world-first hardship support digital platform

The One Stop One Story Hub Pilot Program aims to ease the burdens faced by people experiencing vulnerability by providing a single access point for a range of support services.

03 November 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Five tips for self-care coming out of lockdown

Mental health has become one of the most important conversations to have in workplaces over the past two years. The widespread impacts of COVID-19 have moved beyond the health epidemic it began as, with the ongoing consequences morphing into a financial, educational, and mental health crisis that will be felt for years to come as the world moves into recovery mode from the effects of the pandemic.

19 October 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Globe International: asking the tough questions to support their staff’s mental health

While Globe’s customers are renowned thrill seekers, the specialist apparel, footwear and skateboard manufacturer and distributer isn’t taking any risks with its staff’s mental health.

18 October 2021

innovation

Gallagher: The new insurer standards for cyber risk cover

Your business is only as cyber secure as the weakest link in your supply chain – and the enormity of this risk is changing the insurance landscape. Learn how to navigate these changes and challenges in this article from Gallagher.

15 October 2021

infrastructure

Suburban Rail Loop offering major benefits for Victorians and industry

The Suburban Rail Loop released its Business and Investment Case in August 2021 outlining how it will deliver more jobs, better services, and access to housing as Victoria continues to grow.

12 October 2021

health safety and wellbeing

AGL: Keeping the lights on for millions of Australians during COVID-19

From the pre-existing challenges facing Australia’s energy industry to the obstacles the COVID-19 pandemic has presented, AGL has continued to uphold its commitment to keeping the lights on, the gas flowing and providing reliable and affordable energy for millions of Australians.

Fast Five

11 October 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Recent changes to OHS and other related legislation

The Occupational Health and Safety and other Legislation Amendment Act of 2021 became law as of Wednesday 22 September. Here’s what you need to know.

06 October 2021

covid 19

More support to get Victorian businesses and workers through final weeks of lockdown

The State and Federal Governments have announced a further $2.27 billion in grants and financial support to assist Victorian businesses and workers struggling through the final weeks of lockdown.

30 September 2021

metropolitan business

See how your business can save with solar

No matter your business, solar power helps. Hear how three businesses from different sectors benefitted from making the change.

21 September 2021

metropolitan business

Latest round of Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme closing 30 September

Are you a small or medium-sized business struggling to pay the rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic? There’s still time to qualify for the retrospective part of the latest round of the State Government’s Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme.

21 September 2021

covid 19

Victorian Chamber launches COVID-19 Recovery Roadmap

Victorian business needs certainty and clarity on the plan for our state’s COVID-19 recovery. The Victorian Chamber has formulated a detailed four-phase roadmap to provide that light on the hill for business, workers, the economy and communities.

09 September 2021

covid 19

Victorian Chamber’s COVID-19 Recovery Roadmap

Victorian business needs certainty and clarity about when they can plan to welcome back customers and staff as we progress towards hitting the National Cabinet’s COVID-19 vaccination targets of 70 and 80 per cent.

09 September 2021


innovation

The crisis isn’t COVID anymore, by Elaine Smart – Management Consultant, Senior Executive, FSI Banking at DB Results

21 December 2021

innovation

auDA Report: Positive impact of Internet dampened by cybersecurity fears

17 December 2021

health safety and wellbeing

WorkSafe Victoria introduces provisional payments to support workers with a mental injury

14 December 2021

chief executive update

All rests on our health system

25 November 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Chamber members co-fund world-first hardship support digital platform

03 November 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Five tips for self-care coming out of lockdown

19 October 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Globe International: asking the tough questions to support their staff’s mental health

18 October 2021

innovation

Gallagher: The new insurer standards for cyber risk cover

15 October 2021

infrastructure

Suburban Rail Loop offering major benefits for Victorians and industry

12 October 2021

health safety and wellbeing

AGL: Keeping the lights on for millions of Australians during COVID-19

Fast Five

11 October 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Recent changes to OHS and other related legislation

06 October 2021

covid 19

More support to get Victorian businesses and workers through final weeks of lockdown

30 September 2021

metropolitan business

See how your business can save with solar

21 September 2021

metropolitan business

Latest round of Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme closing 30 September

21 September 2021

covid 19

Victorian Chamber launches COVID-19 Recovery Roadmap

09 September 2021

covid 19

Victorian Chamber’s COVID-19 Recovery Roadmap

09 September 2021

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