Business Chamber Queensland

Next Tuesday in Townsville, our Workplace Relations team will be on the ground at Rydges Southbank to share expert advice and practical tips for navigating new IR laws. Key topics covered in this session will include: 👉 Navigating employment types: Understanding the difference between full-time, part-time and casual employees, fixed-term contracts and independent contractors 👉 Psychosocial hazards: Reducing risks in your workplace 👉 Positive duties: New rules for employers to protect employees from sexual harassment and discrimination Don't miss out, register now: https://lnkd.in/gsPgRPcM

When you have the right team in place, you’re able to make the most of growth opportunities. But we know that as a small business, finding and keeping the right people can be hard, especially when you’re facing rising costs, a tight labour market and you’re competing for talent. Workforce Evolve can help, and it’s free for Queensland businesses. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gQ8PUYEA #Inclusion #Diversity #Sustainability #Productivity Workforce Evolve is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.

Helping Queensland businesses enter global markets is a core part of what we do at Business Chamber Queensland. This week, Heidi Cooper, Rachel Colaso, Reg Roberts and Lachlan Crane from our team were pleased to meet with Queensland Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, the Honourable Ros Bates MP RN to discuss opportunities to increase small business participation in trade by building export capability and readiness. We look forward to working alongside the government to help more Queensland businesses become export-ready and expand their horizons.

Our Workplace Relations team has been out on the road connecting with businesses across the regions to share straightforward, practical advice for navigating new IR rules and regulations. Thank you to everyone who joined the event this week in Mackay where the team delved into definitions for employment types including the independent contractor definition and positive duties for employers to protect employees from sexual harassment and discrimination. If you have a burning question for the team, come along to one of our upcoming events: Gold Coast, Fri 21 March | Register now: https://lnkd.in/gGa-UxWA Townsville, Tues 25 March | Register now: https://lnkd.in/gsPgRPcM Roma, Tues 15 April | Register now: https://lnkd.in/g7pcxdYM Cairns, Tues 13 May | Register now: https://lnkd.in/gHGxpty8 These events are delivered in partnership with Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ACCI)

Becoming more sustainable doesn't require an overhaul of your business. You can start small and scale up, implementing sustainable solutions across your products, services and operations as you identify them. To fuel your inspiration, our Business Sustainability Manager, Caroline Sullivan wrote the below article on how global outdoor gear brand Patagonia 'walks the talk' on sustainability, with innovative strategies embedded across their business. Plus, she shares some key takeaways from their approach that small or medium businesses can start implementing today. If you're interested in becoming a more sustainable business, our sustainability experts provide consulting services, practical resources and innovative tools to help your business identify and act on sustainability opportunities. Get in touch with us today: https://lnkd.in/g45aQy7d

If you’re part of the supply chains of larger businesses, you may find you’re getting more questions about your sustainability performance, including carbon emissions. We can help you get started with free practical tools and advice. Led by our ecoBiz Carbon Coach, Omar Biaz, our free, online carbon workshop offers practical advice on how ecoBiz’s free digital platform can help you measure and manage your carbon emissions. Online workshop | 24 March 2025 Book now: https://lnkd.in/g4UkuDsJ #Carbon #GHG #Emissions The ecoBiz program is proudly supported through the Queensland Government’s Recycling and Jobs Fund.

Confidence in the Queensland economy among businesses has reached its highest level in two years, outstripping confidence in the federal economy – but despite this, actual operating conditions in the 2024 December quarter were unexpectedly weak and failed to match confidence. Compounding pressures including high operating costs, weak productivity and recent natural disasters mean it’s tough to do business in Queensland. Get the latest insights on Queensland business sentiment, expectations and conditions in our December quarter Pulse Report, available now: https://lnkd.in/gH432QNK And for more insight, read our media release: https://lnkd.in/gDCwMewj

What happens when you know you need an HR Manager — but you just don’t need one full-time? Easy! Let us be your HR Manager, so you can focus on your business, while our workplace relations experts ensure your compliance requirements are being met, and your people are protected. My HR Manager service is available to businesses without a dedicated HR or industrial relations team inhouse or businesses that just want assistance in developing their team’s knowledge and skills. Reach out to us to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gXi2WqG8

**Vote for ecoBiz! ** If you think a free sustainability program helping small businesses to: ✔️ save costs, ✔️ reduce their environmental impacts, and ✔️ future-proof their business deserves recognition, then please vote for ecoBiz! Our ecoBiz program is in the running for the Banksia Foundation National Sustainability People’s Choice Award. It’s easy to vote, simply: - Click the link below - Choose ‘Business Services & Solutions’ - Vote for Business Chamber Queensland Vote for ecoBiz here: https://lnkd.in/gz5TdrbA Hurry, voting closes this Wednesday 19th March. The ecoBiz program is proudly supported through the Queensland Government’s Recycling and Jobs Fund.

A reminder to all disaster-affected businesses in Southeast Queensland and surrounding areas, our disaster survey is now open. It only takes 3 minutes to complete, and your response will help us advocate for greater business recovery support in response to this, and future, natural disasters. Your insights matter, please take a moment to share them with us: https://lnkd.in/eTX8KSAe