Kate Bain’s Post

NAB's Community Grants are a fantastic way for local groups who are doing important work to access supporting funds. Any organisation undertaking suitable projects can apply, they don't need to be a NAB customer or solely focussed on natural disasters. The grants can cover work to support training and preparation, community recovery, environment and wildlife, and equipment and infrastructure.

A NAB Foundation Community Grant of up to $10,000 is a great way for community organisations to access funding to support their goals. If you are interested in learning more about how to apply please join this forum on 9 August or read more about this on our website at nab.com.au/communitygrants

The latest NAB SME Business Insights on labour shortages asks the question – how big is the issue for SMEs?    Overall, labour shortages were a little less challenging for Australian SMEs during the first quarter of 2023. Still, over 1 in 3 (32%) of all SMEs said labour shortages were a ‘very significant’ issue for their business (i.e. scored 8+ pts out of a possible 10) – though this was down from 36% in in the previous quarter, and the lowest result over the past year.    SMEs are also a little more optimistic about the future, with 3 in 10 now expecting labour shortages to have a very significant impact on their business. This is down from 34% predicted in Q4’22 and 37% at the same time last year.   Read the full report here:

We embrace equity and celebrate the accomplishments of one other on #InternationalWomen’sDay.    I am surrounded by empowering female and male colleagues in my team and together we can further the conversation on diversity in the workplace for future generations.    #IWD2023 #embraceequity #genderequality 

The founders of two amazing companies I am proud to call NAB customers, Tim Fung and Nick Hazell from Airtasker and v2food, shared some of their business experience and wisdom in a great conversation. #nab #nabbusinessexperts #airtasker #v2food Shaun Herat (Chartered Banker), Yvonne Neilson, Phoebe Haberley, Ellen Demosthenous

We have a number of fantastic opportunities to join NAB’s growing team of Transactional Specialists working with our business customers. Please get in touch if you would like to join our team.

Finding and retaining staff is currently a key issue for so many Australian businesses. This report provides insights into the changing workplace - with employees spending 34% of the work week on average at home (down from 38% in Q1) but ideally wanting more. And although nearly 20% are considering leaving their current job, this number is falling.

NAB Foundation Community Grants applications are closing soon!   The NAB Foundation is currently seeking Community Grant applications for projects that help communities prepare for natural disasters, support long-term recovery and build resilience to future disasters and climate change. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to fund community-led projects with an additional $200,000 in impact grants available for projects that intend to have long-term social or environmental impact.    Applications for NAB Foundation Community Grants are open all year. The next round closes on August 31, 2022 and will be awarded in October 2022.   For more information visit NAB community - foundation and grants - NAB #NAB #socialimpact #communitygrants

NAB is continuing to invest in Business Banking nationally. In NSW we have opportunities in our High Growth and Emerging Corporate and Business Metro teams. Please contact me or apply directly if this is the next step in your banking career.