Employment Hero secures $263 million raise in 2023’s biggest deal
Australian HR and payroll giant Employment Hero has secured a fresh $263 million capital raise, a figure that prepares the venture for deeper international expansion while defying the downswing in blockbuster funding activity.
Revealed: The 66 new occupations facing worker shortages on the Skills Priority List
Tax accountants, architects, and waiters are among the professions to join the new-look skills priority list in 2023, as a storm of labour market shortages, training bottlenecks, and payroll constraints keep Australian businesses from acquiring the talent they need.
Want to boost the economy? Link parental leave payments to prior earnings
Increasing the rate of paid parental leave so it is tied to prior earnings could lead to better and fairer outcomes for Australian families.
Peter Strong: The government’s paid parental leave system encourages small businesses to break the law
Former CEO of COSBOA Peter Strong explains why, in his opinion, the paid parental leave payment process, is unnecessarily complicated.
One third of Australian startups don’t have paid parental leave, but it’s not all bad news
New data reveals some interesting paid parental leave statistics for Australian startups, especially when it comes to primary and secondary caregivers.
The ‘presenteeism’ health struggle for small businesses
Staff going to work but not performing at full capacity due to ill health can be more difficult for businesses to handle than absenteeism.
Five laws for startups and SMEs that passed through Parliament this week
Tax breaks, changes to unpaid parental leave, and a creative industry support policy have all been voted through in recent days.
MindTribes co-founder Div Pillay launches #NotMe app in Australia for workers to report racism and discrimination anonymously
After searching the world for solutions to enable safe and anonymous reporting, Div Pillay has launched the #NotMe App in Australia.
Home Affairs “conscious of fixing” small business visa delays, as some applications stretch to 16 months
Home Affairs is working to make the skilled visa application process easier for small businesses, according to a department representative.
HR expert says businesses should encourage Anzac Day-style four-day weekends when dates align
Anzac Day falls on a Tuesday this year and, as always, the mid-week public holiday means an extra-long weekend for many Australians.
“Pity city”: Leaked footage of CEO telling employees not to ask about bonuses puts company in the hot seat
Leaked footage of an office furniture industry titan urging her staff to leave "pity city" and stop asking about their bonuses has surged across social media, eliciting sharp criticism from viewers and leading corporate leadership to claim the clip was taken out of context.
Smart50 Workplaces 2023: What can these Top Performers teach you about hiring and retention?
SmartCompany is pleased to reveal our inaugural Smart50 Workplaces, leading the list were our six category top performers.