Business Matters
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Is your financial health score is better than the real estate and construction average?
Comparethemarket.com.au has released the Financial Consciousness Quiz, a ten-question test based on its recent Financial Consciousness Index (FCI) which tests around 3,000 Australians on aspects that ... -
Fair Work backs CFMEU’s role as guardian of workers’ rights
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has backed the CFMEU in its role as a guardian of the Award safety net for construction workers. The decision, agreed ... -
NSW subbies owed millions as developers refuse to pay
The CFMEU NSW branch says that construction workers and subcontractors are being ripped off at record rates, saying that builders and developers are using the COVID-19 ... -
Naval Group opens largest apprenticeship call as rapid jobs ramp up continues
Naval Group Australia has made its largest apprenticeship call, expecting to see at least 13 new apprentices commence work in early 2021 which follows the successful ... -
BESIX Watpac: a new era in delivering complex construction
Two construction companies have joined together, creating a new multi-disciplinary contractor which brings a unique offering to Australian and New Zealand markets. The capability and financial ... -
Residential building loans on the rise thanks to HomeBuilder
HomeBuilder has started to drive a recovery in loans for home building according to new ABS lending figures for July. “The 9% jump in the number ... -
Building resilience in Australia’s supply chain
In Australia’s largest cities, an estimated 43% of items used in households arrive via a shipping container. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting supply chains in Australia ... -
$42 million training package to boost recovering construction industry
While the full impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Queensland’s construction industry remains to be seen, Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) has announced a $42 million workforce ... -
RUOK? Day – Prioritising mental health in the workplace
Fergus, job management software for trades businesses founder Dan Pollard shares tips for ensuring your prioritise your mental health. Thursday 10th September marks RUOK? Day which ... -
Fiverr: It’s time for small businesses to make ‘The Shift’ now
Fiverr International has launched a resource hub that features a website developer matching experience, inspiring case studies and expert advice for businesses in need of digital ...
