As a compassionate and inclusive business community, we want to see our vulnerable taken care of, which will have a positive impact also on ambience and the perception of safety in our city

Employment legislation is complex and the costs of getting it wrong can be significant. The Victorian Chamber will address this and more at SmallBiz Week 2024.

The Victorian Chamber’s Apprenticeship Support Australia (ASA) service has secured a Federal Government contract to continue delivering Australian Apprenticeship Support Services in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.

Following input from the Victorian Chamber and other stakeholders, the Victorian Government has chosen a health-led approach to reducing drug harm as part of a Statewide Action Plan to save lives.

The Victorian Chamber has partnered with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to help develop the essential skills required to trade effectively worldwide.

Last week the Victorian Chamber’s Workplace Relations team addressed the myths when it comes to issuing warnings for unsatisfactory performance. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at performance reviews and some of the myths around that process.

No doubt you may have felt the week's events as we did at the Chamber. We checked in with our team and I encourage employers to do the same.

By taking proactive steps as an employer, you can keep your workplace safer, healthier and more productive.  

Electric vehicles are making waves worldwide, with sales continuing to grow. By using electricity instead of relying on petrol, electric cars can save you money on running costs year after year.

Managing an employee’s performance, and providing feedback and support to improve performance, can be a challenging process for all parties.

The Victorian Chamber is engaging regional Victoria to speak with local businesses to inform a regional policy that focuses on increasing competitive advantage and investment.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) found a Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) employee was lawfully dismissed after he failed to return to work and was unresponsive following a period of approved leave overseas.

Up to 750 small and medium businesses will have access to extra support to turn innovative ideas into business ventures after CSIRO expanded its SME Connect program.

From 1 July 2024, employers or self-employed persons will no longer be permitted to carry out work involving the use, manufacturing, supply, processing or installation of engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs.

Digital driver's licences will roll out in May in Victoria, which will require businesses that check or rely on photo identification and proof of age functions to update their processes.

When Arkeus, a leading producer of cutting-edge autonomous optical solutions, needed tech talent quickly, it found a solution with the Digital Jobs program.