Lack of work impacts SME confidence
29 May, 2015The latest quarterly Sensis Business Index (SBI) survey shows business confidence among small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in Australia is steady, yet perceptions of the economy are increasingly negative.
Man vs machine
27 May, 2015As machines continue to displace humans in a variety of roles, international academic, business and technology leaders are claiming that workers will need to become 'more human' in order to compete in the future.
Fair Work targets apprentice and trainee employers
21 May, 2015The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced a new national campaign targeting hundreds of businesses that employ apprentices and trainees. These companies will come under scrutiny in response to a high number of calls for assistance from workers, particularly first-year apprentices in the automotive, electrical services, manufacturing, butchery and bakery trades.
Pay up or lose staff
11 May, 2015This year's National Salary Survey has been released by the Australian Institute of Management (AIM), and it shows that Australian organisations are losing employees to their competitors due to slower than normal wage growth.
Is this the end of mobile gouging?
08 May, 2015The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft decision relating to price regulation for mobile network operators. The decision is the result of a public enquiry which commenced in May 2014.
New Zealand reforms health and safety laws
05 May, 2015According to safety management software developer myosh, the current health and safety law reform before the New Zealand parliament is expected to be enacted in mid-2015.
Australia's bankruptcies fall 11%
17 April, 2015The Australian Financial Security Authority has released the personal insolvency activity statistics for the March quarter 2015 and the news is good.
WHS laws clarified - contractors and your responsibilities
16 April, 2015Revised workplace health and safety (WHS) laws address the historical ambiguity surrounding contracted workers. Following a review of the existing legislation, which began in 2011, the Australian Government provided clarification on outsourcing jobs to workers who operate their own business, seek placement through a staffing firm or otherwise manage their commercial terms.
Mobile - the new tool for quality management
16 April, 2015 by Courtney Smith*As far back as early cavemen, we have seen the fundamentals of quality management come into play - it just wasn't called ISO9001. Back then, the principles of quality management ensured that weapons were improved, hunting efforts evolved and eating habits were efficient. In this scenario, the family was the client and improvements in quality led to more food, warmer beds and avoiding death at the same time.
Viewpoint acquires Jobpac
09 April, 2015Viewpoint Construction Software has acquired Sydney-based Jobpac, a provider of construction software solutions to the Australian and New Zealand construction industry for more than 25 years. Combining Jobpac's strong team of construction software professionals with Viewpoint's organisation and advanced product portfolio creates a significant market leader with significant resources for customer service, support and new product development.
Field service priorities for 2015
01 April, 2015 by Sumair Dutta - Chief Customer Officer, The Service CouncilIt's still early in the year, so still seems appropriate to make predictions for 2015. Luckily, I have a community of service leaders who offer insights into their field service plans for the year. Here are their top five focus areas for 2015.
Apprenticeships to receive budget boost
31 March, 2015Australia's largest employer network of apprentices and trainees has welcomed the federal government's intention to place a focus on measures to assist small business in the May Budget.
Honeywell completes acquisition of Datamax-O'Neil
27 March, 2015Honeywell has announced the completion of the acquisition of Datamax-O'Neil, a global manufacturer of fixed and mobile printers used in a variety of retail, warehouse and distribution, and healthcare applications. The $185 million deal was announced in December of 2014.
457 visa reforms applauded
25 March, 2015Many of the recent reforms to the 457 temporary skilled migration visa program have been well received by industry, particularly across the building, construction and resource sectors, while some may require further consultation to ensure a mutually beneficial outcome.
Cisco focuses on Australian innovation
25 March, 2015Cisco has announced the investment in a Cisco Internet of Everything (IoE) Innovation Centre in Australia. Cisco's IoE Innovation Centres are aimed at catalysing and showcasing IoE innovation and development, bringing together customers, industry partners, start-ups, application developers, accelerators, government organisations and universities. The new centre in Australia will be one of eight globally including Rio de Janeiro, Toronto, Songdo, Berlin, Barcelona, Tokyo and London.
