Running from a 2 year old who has discovered a hose, muting a call, retaining my composure, ice-cream in the face… Geezus welcome to the world of working from home! This is a reality for a number of parents who are working from home. Whilst our male counterparts are suddenly freaking out at this new interruption…
BHP has launched a plan focused on helping mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Chile. The business and the Medical Faculty of Universidad Católica, have combined efforts with the immediate objective of raising the testing capacity and strengthening the Familiar Health Centers of the South East Area of the Metropolitan Region, as well as Antofagasta…
Google on Friday announced an $US800 million pledge to support businesses and health organisations fighting the coronavirus. Part of that pledge includes donating “2-3 million face masks” to the CDC Foundation. In a blog post, CEO Sunday Pichai announced that the company is working with supplier Magid Glove & Safety to ramp up production of…
Kate Henderson explains how the National Housing Federation has been organising to meet the challenges of coronavirus. The past two weeks have presented society with challenges at a scale and severity many of us never thought we’d see. The ferocious spread of coronavirus has demanded that we all rapidly adapt to the most difficult period…
Victoria’s powerful construction union is pushing for the building industry to be classified as essential when the state moves to a stage 3 shutdown, arguing construction sites should be allowed to operate 24 hours to minimise the number of workers at any one time. The proposal has been backed by Master Builders Victoria amid “unprecedented…
The JobKeeper payment is intended to provide wage subsidies to businesses that are significantly affected by COVID-19. The Government has announced its intention to pass additional legislation to introduce this new measure. If legislation is enacted, support will be directed to employers to pass on to employees. Register now for JobKeeper updates Source: ATO
Dyson, the company behind high-tech vacuums and hand dryers, says it has received an emergency order from the United Kingdom for 10,000 ventilators, and it has already designed a new machine. James Dyson, the billionaire founder, wrote in a letter to employees later obtained by CNN that he received a call from U.K. Prime Minister…
Coronavirus information and support for business Find financial assistance, eligibility and timing for the new government support for Australian businesses. What support is available to you? Restrictions on non-essential services Find out which non-essential businesses are impacted by the new restrictions on social gatherings. Support available for sole traders If you’re a sole trader, learn…
As uncertainty rises we are forced to implement new habits amid remote workplaces. And this alone saw our biggest week yet for NEW MEMBERS in the Top 100 Women. If there is one thing taught in adversity it’s the capacity to pivot, twist, turn and to adapt to suit the environment you are in. Rather…
22 March 2020 The Federal Government’s second stimulus package contains welcome measures to support the viability businesses, particularly the viability of small businesses (including sole traders) and non-profit-organisations to keep people in jobs. “We commend the Government for its commitment to doing what it takes to see the country through the health and economic shock…