Getting through the COVID-19 crisis will require boards to be prepared and flexible, says Wesfarmers chair Michael Chaney AO.With millions of Australians out of work, many for the first ti
Recent events have confirmed that no workplace is immune from the risk of sexual harassment. It is happening, and every employer has an obligation to prevent it.
We live in a world that revolves around data – at work, at home and in society. Every business is now a digital business in some form or another, with digita
As Australian businesses continue to grapple with reduced revenue and strategic uncertainty, boards should be alert to changing financial risks.Coming on the heels of the
To say 2020 has not been the year any of us were planning for is an understatement, however it has presented plenty of opportunities for business owners to take advantage of in order to strengthen
4 hours for $20K? I must admit, it sounds too good to be true. And when I first heard about the Business Growth grant, I didn’t believe it either. But the crazy thing is, it really is true.
With the whole world experiencing the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Government of Australia has been doing everything they can to cushion the financial impact on affected busines
As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, boards must turn their minds towards recovery and not lose sight of their overarching role and responsibility for effective organisat
Google Trends is an awesome tool that businesses can use to understand consumer behaviour. We can use it to discover trends that are beginning to boom, peaking or exploding.
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Australian government has provided ‘short term regulatory relief’ to corporations and related entities that are prevented from meeting requirements unde
Urgent legislation has been introduced in WA to provide further support for commercial and residential tenants and landlords experiencing rental distress due to the current COVID-19 crisis.
With COVID-19 causing havoc across the country, there’s never been a more crucial time to ensure your business is utilising technology to the best of its ability.
This is a challenging time and we recognise all not-for profits (NFPs) and charities are facing extraordinary challenges across multiple fronts, ranging from solvency and liquidity concerns to emp
It’s been said over and over again during the past couple of weeks, but we really are living through extraordinary, unprecedented, totally crazy times.
The High Court’s recent decision in Australian Securities and investment Commission v King [2020] HCA 4 provides some important clarity around the definition of ‘officer’ as defined in sec
With the rapid spread of Coronavirus and a potential pandemic on the horizon it is important that employers are aware of their obligations and start making preparations.Key Takeaways
In light of the recent chaos, and devastation caused by the Australian bushfires and the outbreak of the coronavirus, we delve into the relevance of “force majeure” in enforcing performance of cont
A clear corporate purpose can provide context for your organisation's decision-making. We share four ways to create a clear purpose, looking beyond short term profits and marketing spin.
There are significant benefits to be gained from strengthening engagement and retention of legal professionals in Western Australia, from our law graduates to highly experienced practitioners. 
New year’s resolutions. We’ve all made them, and broke them, often before the end of January. The start of a new year always brings a fresh approach to life; both personal and business.
The digital world plays a huge part in modern life - so much so that the current digital transformation being experienced all over the world is being called “the 4th industrial revolution
