As restrictions in WA start to slowly ease and we look to the future there may be a few questions to consider. What will the new normal look like? How will things be different? What can I continue doing? What do I need to let go of? The speed at Read more…
We are now a few weeks into the new normal of working at home. Some people may be thriving in this new environment. For others, they may be missing colleagues and a formal office space. Maybe by now the shine of being at home has worn away. Yet work continues Read more…
Innovation during a time of COVID-19, pivoting the business’ retail and tourism arm to a hands-on farming initiative, to ensure the long-term livelihood of Australian-grown pearls. An Australian first: simultaneous spawning of two types of pearl oysters by one company Pivoting business model: COVID-19 challenge see the redeployment of staff Read more…
On 30 March 2020, the Australian Government announced a new JobKeeper Payment for eligible businesses, to help them retain employees during the COVID-19 crisis and recover quickly afterwards. While businesses are strongly encouraged to contact their accountants to discuss their eligibility, this is what we know so far. Please note: Read more…
In a statement released by the Fair Work Commission Full Bench (FWCFB) on 1 April 2020 they provided their provisional view on temporary changes to be made to 103 Modern Awards in response to the current COVID-19 Pandemic. These changes are aimed at providing more flexibility for employers and protection Read more…
Yesterday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced an additional $66.1 billion in the second stimulus spending package to cushion the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy. This measure, combined with the first $17.6 billion package and the $90 billion and $15 billion injected into the Read more…