A better managed contingent workforce can boost pandemic recovery Airline workers at Woolies, Scandinavian stewards heading into hospitals. We’ve seen a lot of unusual and quirky shifts in the workforce since the pandemic struck and we’re likely to see a lot more. Truth be told, contingent labour has been on the rise long before COVID-19. […]
Some good news for the future
T2, CUA, Patagonia and Kickstarter have all achieved success off social good – here’s how their strategy works In 2020, it’s becoming clear that the priorities of large businesses have shifted immensely. More than ever, businesses are making an effort to break the status-quo by using profits to foster their consumer community for the greater […]
Remote work creates host of cyber vulnerabilities – report
The COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting switch to remote work, has created new vulnerabilities for cyber criminals to exploit, according to a new report from CyberCube and Aon. The report found that remote work has exposed new access points for cyber criminals to gain entry to corporate systems, including domestic PCs, laptops and Wi-Fi routers. […]
Looking to the future…
Penfolds lays claim to producing the most expensive bottle of Australian wine ever. Its chief winemaker explains what’s behind its 176 years of success. 2020 marks 176 years since Aussie wine producer Penfolds was founded. Last week, a Melbourne-based buyer bought a bottle of 1951 Penfolds Bin 1 Grange for a record $103,555 – the […]
Test your cyber plan ‘like it’s a smoke alarm’
Australian businesses should have an established cyber incident response procedure in place and regularly test it in much the same way smoke alarms are frequently checked for faults, 360 Underwriting Solutions says. The advice comes after Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned last week that organisations are being targeted by a “sophisticated state-based cyber actor”. 360’s […]
The post-COVID-19 outlook for SMEs
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on economies around the world, causing financial pressure on consumers and businesses alike, leaving many SMEs fighting to survive. It’s important for SMEs across industries to start planning how they can take stock, recover and accelerate growth as we navigate the new normal, on the other side […]
Seven post-pandemic digital marketing tips no SME should mis...
Most small businesses have been experiencing major downtime as customers have been asked to stay away. Now restrictions are being lifted, it is the “What now?” question that has many of them scratching their heads. Whether you are operating as usually as possible or are in wait-and-weather-the-storm’ mode, this is a great time to get […]
Google, Salesforce and PwC have launched a free online platf...
There’s a new resource helping Aussie businesses recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Google, PwC and Salesforce launched a free online marketplace called ‘Project Spirit’, which lets Australian businesses work together to address challenges they’re facing during the coronavirus pandemic. The platform is about crowdsourcing people’s abilities and solutions in one place.You can […]
Four tips for business survival in COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, organisations find themselves needing to outmaneuver uncertainty and rapidly adjust to the changing needs of their people, customers and suppliers. Business owners must quickly adapt to address immediate challenges, regain stability within new conditions, and lay a foundation for the future to ensure continuity. While these are challenging […]
This new interactive map shows which parts of Australia are ...
Australia might be cooling down, but domestic travel is finally heating back up. As states and territories begin relaxing COVID-19 restrictions, those itching to get out of the house and out and about are in luck. However, given each region and major capital city has been affected differently, it’s going to be some time before […]
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