Innovative, resourceful, self-starting, and downright talented. These are the words used to describe the crop of incredible retailers who’ve made it through to be named Finalists in the National Retail Association’s (NRA’s) 2016 Rewards for Excellence. The NRA has today revealed who’s in the running for the most prestigious Awards in the country, which acknowledge […]
The Fintech start-up scene is flourishing, and one Australian company has come out on top. Fintech describes the technology segment that is disrupting sectors such as mobile payments, loans, fundraising, money transfers, and more. Offering new solutions for B2B and B2C businesses as well as consumers, you may already be using this technology. From digital […]
Are you ready for Retail’s biggest night of the year? The countdown is on until the National Retail Association (NRA) hosts Australia’s most anticipated retail awards evening – The NRA’s Rewards for Excellence Gala Dinner. Tickets are now on sale for the extravagant Rio themed Gala Dinner which is to be held on 14 September, […]
On Monday 20th June, the Federal Circuit Court imposed a record penalty of over $400,000 against a West End 7-Eleven store that systematically exploited employees. As Judge Jarrett found the 7-Eleven franchisee had shown “contemptuous disregard” for Australian workplace law and deceiving the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO), he handed down record penalties of $340,290 to […]
On 23 May 2016, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down a decision as part of their four-yearly review of the modern awards. Last year the FWC determined model clauses regarding ‘cashing out of annual leave’; ‘excessive annual leave’; ‘electronic funds transfer and paid annual leave;’ and ‘granting leave in advance’. Cashing out of annual […]
Nominations for the National Retail Association’s (NRA) 2016 Rewards for Excellence close this Friday 3 June. Rewards for Excellence is a fantastic opportunity to go for gold and be recognised as a leader within the industry. This awards program is considered amongst the highest of accolades and those that are nominated are deemed the best […]
Is you CEO a highly regarded leader, a face of the industry and someone who dedicates their time to the overall improvement of the retail sector, not just the growth of their own business? Does your HR Manager demonstrate excellence through leadership, strategy and their achievement of business outcomes? The National Retail Association (NRA) is […]
The National Retail Association’s (NRA) Rewards for Excellence nominations are closing in just under 4 weeks’ time. Do you have between 20 to 199 employees? If yes, nominate today and your business could be crowned the NRA 2016 Rewards for Excellence Medium Retailer of the Year. This awards program, and in particular the Medium Retailer […]
It’s estimated that WHS incidents cost businesses around $31.4million in compensation payments each year in Queensland alone with an average of 25 days off work. Creating a safe working environment is a responsibility of all businesses, however companies who go above and beyond empower their employees with a feeling of security, helping to retain staff […]
Internet Retailing has launched the 2016 Top 50 People in E-Commerce publication. Selected by Internet Retailing and a panel of e-commerce experts, the annual Top 50 People in E-Commerce recognises the biggest and brightest talents in the Australian e-commerce industry. To be eligible, individuals must be responsible for driving e-commerce operations within their business, with […]
Could you be National Retail Association’s 2016 Rewards for Excellence Franchisee of the Year? As a finalist or winner, franchisees can boost morale and increase engagement within their business. Gaining recognition as a leader in the industry sets your business apart from the crowd. Awards increase interest, trust and respect for the brand as a […]