This article is authored by Eugene Boisvert and Shuba Krishnan and is originally published by ABC News. Virginia Farm Produce, just outside of Adelaide, is seeking 40 staff in a range of positions because of increased demand and a lack of normal seasonal labour. The company grows and packs potatoes and onions at its farm … Continue reading Businesses look for more workers amid coronavirus hospitality layoffs
We all started the year with high hopes of what the new decade could mean for our jobs, careers and lives. But just three months in, many of us are scratching our heads and wondering not what big things we’ll achieve this year, but how on earth we’ll get through the next few months. And … Continue reading Jobs you can do in a crisis
These are certainly strange times we find ourselves in. Every day, more countries (and businesses) are shutting their doors. Whole industries are worried about their future, including anyone associated with travel, hospitality, and leisure. The virus is in almost every country on earth - and in almost everyone’s minds. While companies are currently scrambling to … Continue reading Standing down employees or worse? Here’s how to look after your people
This article is authored by Bridget Judd and is originally published by ABC. The $66 billion package includes relief for retirees, and a "safety net" for workers already bearing the brunt of the crisis. With no end in sight, it's sure to be a welcome relief for those who've been calling for a lifeline. But what … Continue reading Here's what the Federal Government's second coronavirus stimulus package actually means for your wallet and Centrelink payments
This article is authored by Lucy Quaggin and is originally published by 7NEWS. You can view the original article here. Australian job seekers are set to have their payments temporarily doubled, as part of the government’s second stimulus package. The JobSeeker Payment, formerly known as Newstart, will be paid at an additional rate of $550 … Continue reading Coronavirus Australia: How job seekers can access $1100 a fortnight
