Archive for April 2021
How to resolve gender inequity and empower women in insurance
The finance and insurance industry is leading the way in following best gender equity practices but there is still more to be done. A 2021 WGEA report stated that the finance and insurance industry ranked highest in following best gender equity practices (2.9x more likely to follow practices than other industries surveyed). The industry…
Read MoreGovernment announces $15.5 million worth of funding to encourage manufacturing capability growth
The future is looking bright for Australia as our manufacturers in Queensland receive much-needed funding to enhance their business capabilities. The Queensland Government had announced a fourth round of Made in Queensland grants worth $15.5 million. The fourth round came in due time after the pandemic proved Australia’s manufacturing capabilities to be insufficient. The…
Read MoreHow to guarantee health and safety in infrastructure and utilities’ new normal
As we recover from the pandemic it’s time to talk about how we’ll navigate the new normal to ensure health and safety at work. The 28th of April marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The purpose of the day is to promote health and safety at the workplace and also learn…
Read MoreHow can we solve the infrastructure industry’s skill shortage problem?
The government is injecting billions of dollars into the infrastructure industry to help economic recovery but there is a speed bump that will slow down its efforts. The infrastructure industry has long faced skill shortages and gaps. As the government focuses on the infrastructure industry to recover the economy, businesses find themselves scrambling to…
Read MoreAre Australian manufacturers ready for new development opportunities?
The pandemic has exposed areas of improvement and opened up development opportunities for Australian Manufacturers. Over the last few decades, Australian businesses have incrementally outsourced the manufacturing of goods to drive down expenses in their supply chain. In the process, many Australians lost their jobs and Australia’s manufacturing capabilities shrunk. Today, Australia’s manufacturing industry…
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