An essential guide to creating a mentally healthy workplace

There are three broad areas to focus on when developing your strategy for a healthy workplace: raising awareness and...

There are three broad areas to focus on when developing your strategy for a healthy workplace: raising awareness and reducing stigma; supporting employees with mental health conditions; and promoting a positive working environment. As a leader, there are many things you can do to create an environment where staff feel...

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Why passive bullying is still bullying

Bullying is a serious issue. It dramatically raises stress levels for the person being bullied and is a major...

Bullying is a serious issue. It dramatically raises stress levels for the person being bullied and is a major risk factor for developing mental health conditions. Unsurprisingly, beyondblue’s State of Workplace Mental Health in Australia study found 76 per cent of employees said depression and anxiety – the most common...

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Dancing CEO’s is shaping up to be the most highly anticipated event in 2016

To help raise money for the prevention of domestic violence, 14 brave CEOs will swap their suits for sequins...

To help raise money for the prevention of domestic violence, 14 brave CEOs will swap their suits for sequins on April 15 in a hotly contested dance-off at Brisbane City Hall. With lessons and choreography by Mad Dance House already underway, guests are in for a great night of entertainment....

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Transformative Retail – Retail Doctor Group’s ‘Fit for Business’ Breakfast

The National Retail Association are proud to support and share with you a transformative retail event from our partner, Retail...

The National Retail Association are proud to support and share with you a transformative retail event from our partner, Retail Doctor Group. Whether you’re the CEO of a large multinational supermarket chain, or the owner of an independent boutique, 2016 will no doubt bring new challenges as the pace of change...

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Digital growth roadshow coming to a South Australian regional centre near you!

The Digital Growth Program is delivered by the Polaris Centre and funded by the SA State Government Department for...

The Digital Growth Program is delivered by the Polaris Centre and funded by the SA State Government Department for State Development.  It involves several opportunities for businesses to learn and improve their digital footprint including: • Digital Start - a 1.5 hour FREE one on one advisory targeted at startup/new or...

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The total event for retail and payments sectors

FINALLY… there is an event that manages to bring all three events together to form Australia’s BIGGEST combined expo...

FINALLY… there is an event that manages to bring all three events together to form Australia’s BIGGEST combined expo for retail, ecommerce, payments and engagement. Clients have been crying out for ONE (total) event. Now we’ve got the recipe right! Total Retail & Payments EXPO 2016 11 & 12 May 2016 MCEC, Melbourne The...

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Amendments to Work Health and Safety Act 2011 get green light from Queensland Government

As part of its commitment to improving safety for Queenslanders at work, the Palaszcuk Government has passed a new...

As part of its commitment to improving safety for Queenslanders at work, the Palaszcuk Government has passed a new Bill, which introduces a number of changes to the State’s work health and safety (WHS) laws. The WHS Bill aims to restore elements of the original Work Health and Safety Act...

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The Total Event for Retail & Payments Sectors

FINALLY… there is an event that manages to bring all three events together to form Australia’s BIGGEST combined expo...

FINALLY… there is an event that manages to bring all three events together to form Australia’s BIGGEST combined expo for retail, ecommerce, payments and engagement. Clients have been crying out for ONE (total) event. Now we’ve got the recipe right! The National Retail Association is proud to support the: Total Retail &...

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Research continues to show the power of catalogues

The Australasian Catalogue Association (ACA) recently reported that catalogues continue to perform strongly, holding their own against other media...

The Australasian Catalogue Association (ACA) recently reported that catalogues continue to perform strongly, holding their own against other media channels. In the latest quarterly ACRS Shooper Reports, catalogues demonstrate their value, tracked in terms of audience readership, channel usage, channel purpose and drivers of shopping behaviour. When making purchasing decisions...

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Do you know your lay-by obligations?

The Queensland Office of Fair Trading recently conducted a state-wide compliance operation which highlighted that several businesses were unaware...

The Queensland Office of Fair Trading recently conducted a state-wide compliance operation which highlighted that several businesses were unaware of their lay-by obligations.  Businesses mistakenly offer customers the opportunity to pay by instalments and do not realise that under law, such an agreement constitutes a lay-by which means there...

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Grants to help businesses grow and create jobs in Tasmania

The Tasmania Jobs and Investment Fund (TJIF) offers grants to help businesses looking to invest, grow and create jobs...

The Tasmania Jobs and Investment Fund (TJIF) offers grants to help businesses looking to invest, grow and create jobs in Tasmania. Some facts about the grants: • Grants are for up to a maximum of $1 for every $2 you provide • The minimum grant amount is $50,000 • There is not maximum grant amount but...

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Review of card payments regulations

As a result of a review of the regulatory framework for card payments conducted last year by the Reserve...

As a result of a review of the regulatory framework for card payments conducted last year by the Reserve Bank, the Federal Government recently announced draft legislation that will insert a ban on surcharging in excess of merchant costs into the Competition and Consumer Act (2010). The Reserve Bank recently...

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Have your say on country of origin labelling changes

The Australian Government is proposing a new system to deliver clearer and more consistent country of origin food labels...

The Australian Government is proposing a new system to deliver clearer and more consistent country of origin food labels without imposing excessive cost on industry. Consumers have been reporting for some time that they find current labels on food confusing and that they don't provide the kind of origin...

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NSW doubles recycling rebate for SME’s

The NSW Government has doubled the recycling rebate available for small and medium enterprises (SME's) to assist with purchases...

The NSW Government has doubled the recycling rebate available for small and medium enterprises (SME's) to assist with purchases of small-scale recycling equipment. Under the Bin Trim Business Grants Program, businesses may be eligible for free advice and funding support to help waste less and recycle more. If you business employs...

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Household goods continue to drive retail trade growth

The recent release of the November 2015 retail trade figures by the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed continued growth...

The recent release of the November 2015 retail trade figures by the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed continued growth in the Household Goods sector. As indicated in the graph below, the retail sector grew by 3.8 per cent nationally, with Victoria (5.5 per cent), Tasmania (4.3 per cent) and New...

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Digital by default consultation paper

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is transforming the way that they work in an attempt to give taxpayers, staff...

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is transforming the way that they work in an attempt to give taxpayers, staff and stakeholders the best possible experience with tax and superannuation systems. A major driver for this transformation is the community's growing expectations around government services being simpler, faster and easier to...

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