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TRANSEARCH: building high-calibre leadership teams

As an eminent executive search and leadership consultancy, TRANSEARCH Australia builds successful leadership teams for its clients.

Fast Five

31 May 2022

workplace relations

Employee threatened and dismissed after seeking underpayments

A private golf club and its owner are being sued by a former sales representative who alleges she was sacked after requesting back-payment for unpaid commission.

24 May 2022

member stories

Gallagher: empowering clients to handle risk

Founded by Arthur J. Gallagher in Chicago in 1927, today the eponymous insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firm operates in more than 60 countries. In Australia it is the chosen partner for more than 130,000 businesses, from small enterprises to multinational corporations and iconic brands. 

18 May 2022

workplace relations

FWC increases family and domestic violence paid leave

On 16 May 2022 the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down a decision as part of its ongoing review of Modern Award entitlements, including in relation to Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) leave.

18 May 2022

workplace relations

Grievance and conflict resolution in the workplace

Workplace investigations can be time-consuming and costly for businesses, especially if the grievance could have been resolved by an informal approach.

17 May 2022

member stories

Have your say on Melbourne Airport’s third runway plans

With consultation on Melbourne Airport’s Third Runway closing this month, Victorian Chamber members are encouraged to provide feedback and support on the Draft Plan.

13 May 2022

workplace relations

Top tips to ensure your business remains HR compliant

Human resources compliance has been in the spotlight at both a state and federal level. Businesses want to do the right thing but navigating the complex workplace relations system is an ongoing challenge.

11 May 2022

member stories

Fruit2Work: a fruitful partnership creating chances

Rob Brown says one of the most common misconceptions he encounters in his role at Fruit2Work is that former prison inmates can’t be trusted and need to be managed more closely than other employees.

Member Stories

10 May 2022

member stories

Victorian Chamber - memberships for wherever you are in business

The Victorian Chamber is excited to announce it has expanded its membership packages to suit all types of business across Victoria.

04 May 2022

workplace relations

Age discrimination leads to $20,000 payout for employee

A shipping company was ordered to pay $20,000 to a former long-serving chief accountant after the Federal Court found he was subjected to age discrimination

02 May 2022

education and training

How to stay scam savvy and protect your business

Over the past 12 months business scams have surged, with a significant increase in email scams. Westpac data shows the average loss for these is around four times higher than other scams, which can have a devasting impact on businesses and their customers.

22 April 2022

member stories

Dow: Delivering innovative solutions for today and the future

At 125 years old, Dow continues to channel its materials science expertise as it collaborates and innovates with customers and partners to create solutions to help deliver a sustainable future.

Fast Five

20 April 2022

workplace relations

Victorian Chamber introduces HR Comply for businesses

The Victorian Chamber’s workplace relations advisors and consultants know how much time it can take to grasp compliance. It takes an in-depth and expert understanding of workplace relations and is never a case of set and forget.

19 April 2022

workplace relations

Spotlight on significant award changes in 2022

The four-yearly Fair Work Commission (FWC) review ended in 2020 and included a plethora of changes to many modern awards. Staying up to date is necessary to ensure you remain compliant.

19 April 2022

workplace relations

Managing employee performance and conduct: the disciplinary process

Managing poor performance or conduct requires an effective and careful disciplinary process to enable a business to consider all the relevant issues and determine an appropriate outcome.

12 April 2022

member stories

Grand Prix’s stunning return showcases Victoria to the world

The 2022 Formula 1® Heineken® Australian Grand Prix has reaffirmed Melbourne’s status as the sporting and events capital of the nation, smashing crowd records and sending a strong message to the world that Melbourne is open for business.

11 April 2022


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