South Australian Business Chamber

Join the upcoming Healthy Workplaces Community of Practice event virtually or in-person at the SA Business Chamber on Friday 15 November. 📢 Preventive Health SA is a proud member of the Collaborative Partnership for Workplace Health and Wellbeing in SA, and is co-hosting this free event for anyone involved in implementing workplace health and wellbeing strategies.🤝 The morning event will include: 🔹Update on the Collaborative Partnership by Kylie Cocks, Senior Project Officer, Preventive Health SA. 🔹Spotlight Topic on Mental health and wellbeing at work with a focus on workplace bullying and harassment by Dr Annabelle Neall, Lecturer of Mental Health and Wellbeing (Workplace and Communities), Flinders University.  🔹Workplace Case Study presentation by Jane Pappin, Chief Executive Officer, Pop Up Health. 🔹Heart Health in the Workplace by Claire Gardner, General Manager, Heart Foundation. 🔹Facilitated interactive discussions for shared learning. 🔹Networking opportunities with other professionals responsible for workplace health and wellbeing. Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and learn from the experts. Register now and be a part of this dynamic community committed to fostering healthy, safe and thriving workplaces! Register now: https://lnkd.in/ghTeaujT #CommunityOfPractice #WorkplaceHealthAndWellbeing

This morning at the National Wine Centre of Australia, we officially relaunched Business TALKS with an insightful session from one of Australia’s most renowned marketing minds, Professor Byron Sharp 💡 Professor Sharp is the Director of the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, the world’s largest centre for research into marketing; based right here in South Australia. Those in attendance were able to learn about the latest research in to evidence-based marketing principles, and then ask specific questions in relation to their own business’ marketing strategy. Today's session is the start of our re-launched Business TALKS series, with the next expert speaker to be announced very soon 🎙. Stay tuned to our socials for the announcement, and secure your tickets to hear from some of the world’s most influential speakers before we sell-out! Supported by: University of Adelaide & Scene Change 🤝 #SABusinessChamber #BusinessTALKS #ByronSharp

Moves to tackle payment surcharges have SMEs concerned 📢 Last week Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the government is willing to tackle excessive surcharges, with further work underway to reduce payment fees. Small businesses currently face complex and difficult to understand fee structures and have much less bargaining power to negotiate better rates for their business and customers. The Reserve Bank review will investigate ways of reducing transaction costs across payment systems in an effort to put downward pressure on merchant card payment costs by promoting competition and efficiency. Read more > https://lnkd.in/gU7phVqN #SABusinessChamber #PaymentSurcharges #SMEs

Entry-Level and General Labour Workers Available 📢 You may have seen in the media that the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) was detected in the Adelaide Plains in August. The impact of the virus on these businesses also means that around 200 workers are likely to be seeking new employment opportunities, including 30 who are part of the Australian Government’s Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. Read the full article here > https://lnkd.in/gkVKHWAZ #SABusinessChamber #LabourWorkers

Unlock new opportunities in China by attending the Showcase South Australia Shenzhen Trade Expo 2024 on 12 November 2024 at the Longhua International Cooperation Centre. 📢 As a special benefit, South Australian Business Chamber members can enjoy exclusive member pricing for registration. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to expand your reach and forge strategic partnerships in this vibrant city. 🤝 Learn more and secure your spot > https://lnkd.in/g5NKgj9V #SABusinessChamber #ShowcaseSouthAustraliaShenzhenTradeExpo

Regulated Labour Hire Arrangement Orders – coming 1 November 2024 📢 As part of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act, Regulated Labour Hire Arrangement Orders were added to the Fair Work Act 2009 and commenced operation on 15 December 2023. The changes were aimed at not allowing an employer to use labour hire to undercut wages in their own enterprise agreement and therefore protecting bargaining outcomes. Read more > https://lnkd.in/gt7UsUSg #SABusinessChamber #RegulatedLabourHireArrangementOrders

What a morning it was at South Australia’s Biggest Mentally Healthy Business Breakfast! It was fantastic to see so many business leaders up bright and early this morning at Adelaide Oval, as they all gathered together to discuss making mentally healthy workplaces a priority in South Australia. Stay tuned to our socials for the the full gallery next week 📸 #sabusinesschambermember #sasbiggestmentallyhealthybusinessbreakfast

Is the AI hype all it’s cracked up to be❓ Despite the buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to transform industries and work practices, early survey data indicates that many South Australian businesses are yet to adopt it in their operations. Our September quarter Survey of Business Expectations seeks your input on the current use of AI in your business and your outlook for its impact on your industry. Share your thoughts by completing the survey here 👉https://lnkd.in/g6jDR3xk #SABusinessChamber #SurveyOfBusinessExpectations #AI

Introducing Yanun Project Services 🏗 Yanun Project Services is an Indigenous and Veteran owned, operated and Supply Nation certified project services company. In parallel to Yanun’s commitment to excellence in project planning and delivery, Yanun has a fierce desire to take tangible action to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians. Featuring 🎤: ◾ Jessica MacDonald ◾ David Mallett, MBA

We can't wait to welcome you tomorrow at South Australia’s Biggest Mentally Healthy Business Breakfast! 🎤☕ Our MC, Jarrod Walsh, will guide us through an inspiring morning. On top of our keynote speaker and an expert panel of business leaders you'll also hear from Michael Francis who has extensive experience in work injury insurance, and is the CEO of our major event partner ReturnToWorkSA. Be ready to walk away from this uplifting event ready to have conversations in your workplace. Doors open at 7am with the event kicking off at 7:30am. See you there! #SAsBiggestMentallyHealthyBusinessBreakfast