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Victoria Summit Voices of Tomorrow

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Five tips to help you prepare for, respond to and manage the ‘Great Resignation’

There has been a substantial increase in staff turnover around the world as restrictions ease and employees have been able to return to the workplace. Here are some simple tips to help ensure your business can adapt and tackle the great resignation head on.

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Chief Executive Update 1 December

Just when we thought it was smooth sailing, we’ve hit a slight bump with the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron. I know many of you may be experiencing familiar feelings of anxiousness this week with the news of Omicron emerging across the world and here in Australia.

01 December 2021

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