More Victorians are finding work and building careers as the state’s economy continues to grow and employers look to expand their businesses. Another 30,800 Victorians started work last month – the highest growth of all Australian states. More than 380,000 jobs have been created in
Recent global events, including a pandemic, a war and changes to workplace practices has seen a historic rise in the number and type of ransomware attacks, particularly different forms of phishing. The number of enterprise security breaches and critical infrastructure attacks also spiked, driven by
Combatting inflation 101: Cut costs, shop around and take advantage of gov offers Many small businesses are under pressure from rising costs and other challenges. Here are some tips to lessen the impact of increasing cost pressures and ease the squeeze. Use price comparison services to
The Australian and Victorian Governments are taking immediate action to address the current skills shortage to deliver more Fee-Free TAFE and vocational education places for Victorians. A landmark 12-month Skills Agreement will inject more than $250 million into the Victorian skills and training sector to
The Albanese Government is delivering reforms to modernise Australia’s financial system, positioning our economy to embrace new economic opportunities and respond to future challenges. In 2023, the Government will: Update and strengthen Australia’s payments system; Strengthen our financial market infrastructure; Establish a regulatory framework for
Household wealth fell for the second consecutive quarter, decreasing by 1.9 per cent ($276 billion) in the September quarter 2022, according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Total household wealth is now $14.2 trillion, after the previous fall of 3.3 per
Using digital tools to operate your business can increase your efficiency, reduce your costs and be more environmentally friendly. Learn about the benefits of going paperless and follow our tips to help you go digital. Going paperless means not using paper documents in your business
A freelancer is a person that doesn’t commit to a single employer and takes their chances working directly for their clients. And while freelancing statistics show that their way of working can be quite profitable, it turns out that financial gain is not the main
The charges against Rehmat & Mehar Pty Ltd (trading as The Macedon Lounge) and its officer are the first criminal wage theft charges laid under the Victorian Wage Theft Act 2020, and the first in any Australian jurisdiction. It is alleged that, between July and
This past year has been a bumpy road for many businesses, and as employees shift their priorities from surviving to thriving in the workplace, Australian companies must maintain best practices to retain a highly skilled workforce. Jonathan Perumal, Country Manager, ANZ at Safeguard Global, shares
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