One of the biggest issues facing small business owners in Australia at the moment is how to attract and retain quality staff. We’ve all seen the stories of cafes forced to close early, pubs closed on public holidays and sadly even businesses closing the shutters
The Albanese Labor Government will create more employment opportunities for Australians living with disability by connecting them with meaningful work in the visitor economy. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth and Tourism Minister Don Farrell today announced $3.3 million to establish a Visitor Economy Disability Pilot
Unfathomably, Australia’s unemployment rate has sunk to 3.5%. Even harder to believe is that it will soon sink lower – perhaps even this week, when the update is released on Thursday – and after that, if the ANZ’s forecasts are correct, dip below the next threshold
You might have heard of jobseekers being asked to complete a “personality test” as part of a job application, or been through the process yourself. The questions can range from the innocuous to the deeply personal, with some applicants reporting being asked about their political views in
Customer retention is defined as business’ ability to retain its buyers and prevent them from switching to the competition. It is used to measure customer satisfaction and loyalty, and ultimately help businesses increase revenue. To improve customer retention, businesses have to make use of various
While the global pandemic has obviously placed infection prevention and control training top of mind for many Australian businesses, a hygienic workplace is an issue that employers should consider at all times. In 2019, Australia had the worst flu season on record with 310,000 cases
What is a friend? Many of us think we know the answer, but when it comes to workplace investigations, the definition of who or what a friend is when considering conflicts of interest is not so straight forward. Government and corporate conflict of interest policies
Social media has always been an ideal place for small businesses to practice their marketing efforts. Not surprisingly, Instagram is especially well-suited for businesses who take the more economical approaches to advertising and engaging with an audience. Not only setting up an account is free,
Hiring well could be the first step to a successful business, but it is not enough. Effective team management brings critical benefits to the workplace, from encouraging team building and learning to increasing employee performance and satisfaction. Communicate directly and transparently Miscommunication can cause unnecessary
You pour your heart and soul into your business, but can others tell you’re the real deal? In a highly competitive market where customers are spoilt for choice, having a great product or service often isn’t enough to stand out – and it’s normal for
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