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SUMMARY:Workforce Evolve Verification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Business Chamber Queensland’s FREE Workforce Evolve Verification Workshop Series to learn how to attract and retain a wider range of employees in preparation for the future workforce. \nThe workshop series will be held every Thursday for 1 hour from 12–1 pm\, commencing on 7 March 2024 and concluding on 11 April 2024. \nThe series will cover the following topics: \n\nWorkshop 1 – Plan Your Workplace\n\nIdentify your recruitment needs and opportunities with a business plan.\n\n\nWorkshop 2 – Secure Your Employer Brand\n\nDefine why your business is the right place for top talent.\n\n\nWorkshop 3 – Design Your Workplace & Workforce\n\nIntroduction to workforce planning and inclusive workplace practices.\n\n\nWorkshop 4 – Prepare Management\n\nTools and resources for leaders and frontline managers to support diverse teams.\n\n\nWorkshop 5 – Prepare Your Workforce\n\nStrategies to manage and deliver transformational change.\n\n\nWorkshop 6 – Support Your Workforce\n\nEmployment law basics and best practice tips on how to use the right size.\n\n\n\nRefer to the course outline for all topics covered in this series. \nWorkforce Evolve Verification\nBecome Workforce Evolve Verified by completing all 6 modules and receive your Verification badge to demonstrate your commitment to a sustainable workforce in tender applications. Use your badge on your job ads\, website\, social media and more to show your commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace. Verification is a great way to strengthen your brand as an employer of choice and appeal to a wider range of job seekers. \n*Please note that you must attend all 6 workshops to become Workforce Evolve Verified. Contact a coach if you are unable to attend a session. \nWorkshops commence Thursday 7 March\, 12-1 PM (AEST) \nAbout the speaker\nIsabella Crombie-Tait – Workforce Coach | Business Chamber Queensland \nIsabella understands the practicalities of managing staff due to her experience in generalist Human Resources across multiple industries and HR projects. As a Workforce Coach\, Isabella will support employers to understand their obligations within the employment relationship better and assist them in creating positive and sustainable workplace practices. Isabella holds a Bachelor’s in Business Management (Human Resources) and Arts (Ancient History) from the University of Queensland\, and a Graduate Certificate in Employment Relations from Griffith University.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/workforce-evolve-verification-workshop/2024-03-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Business in the City of Logan
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SUMMARY:Understanding ESG and Sustainability for your business
DESCRIPTION:Join Business Chamber Queensland’s webinar to understand the key concepts of sustainability and ESG (environmental\, social and governance) and the implications for business. \nAs your peak business body\, the Chamber is committed to ensuring that Queensland businesses understand how the adoption of sustainable business practices can help take advantage of opportunities to thrive now and into the future. \nThe webinar will discuss foundational elements of sustainability and ESG and how a business can take an action and outcome-oriented approach. \nAbout the presenter:\nOmar Biaz\nSenior Sustainability Specialist | Business Chamber Queensland \nWith over a decade of experience in the sustainability industry\, Omar is the Sustainability Specialist at Business Chamber Queensland. He provides support and improvements on processes and technical aspects of the ecoBiz program. He also manages and maintains the chamber’s carbon-neutral certification and the company’s ESG policies. \nOmar holds vast experience managing sustainable certification programs and life cycle assessments for the building and construction industry\, as an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 auditor and program manager. \nHe holds a master’s degree in Environmental Management Engineering and Project Management. Omar is passionate about contributing to solving sustainability-related challenges and brings his technical acumen to help businesses achieve their sustainability objectives. \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/understanding-esg-and-sustainability-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Business in the City of Logan,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231110T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231110T104500
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SUMMARY:Understanding Gender Pay Gap Reforms
DESCRIPTION:Business Chamber Queensland invites you to join us for the ‘Understanding Gender Pay Gap Reforms’ webinar\, which will provide you with information about changes to business requirements for gender pay gap reporting. \nThe Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Closing the Gender Pay Gap) Bill 2023 was passed on 30 March 2023. The Bill’s focus is to accelerate gender equality in the workplace. The webinar will discuss: \n\nwhat the reforms are\,\nwhen they are coming into effect\, and\nhow it will impact Queensland businesses like yours.\n\nThe Gender Pay Gap reform will apply to private businesses with 100 or more employees and Commonwealth public sector businesses with 100 or more employees. \nWebinar details:\nTopic: Understanding Gender Pay Gap Reforms\nDate: Friday\, 10 November\nTime: 10:00am to 10:45am\nZoom Webinar \nBusiness Chamber Queensland member: FREE  |  Non-member: $80 per person (incl GST) \nTo apply your member discount\, enter the email address associated with your Business Chamber Queensland membership as a ‘promo code’.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/understanding-gender-pay-gap-reforms/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Business in the City of Logan
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230831T173000
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SUMMARY:Logan Business Connect Networking Evening
DESCRIPTION:Business Chamber Queensland invites you to its upcoming Business Connect networking evening on Thursday\, August 31 at 5:30 pm. \nMeet Business Chamber Queensland ecoBiz program Star Partners and Business of the Year 2022 Award winners Royston & Wendy Kent from B&C Plastics. 99% of all plastic products manufactured by B&C Plastics are multiple or lifetime products\, not single-use. \nJoin us to hear how they integrate a unique and fully customisable circular design framework including designing for end-of-life and expert life-cycle analysis. \n\nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, August 31\, 2023\nTime: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm\nVenue: The Foyer\nAddress: 300 Queen St\, Brisbane \nMember price: $55 per person\nNon-member price: $80 per person\nDrinks and canapes will be served.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/logan-business-connect-networking-evening/
LOCATION:300 Queen Street\, 300 Queen Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Business in the City of Logan,Networking
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SUMMARY:Supporting business mental health and wellbeing webinar
DESCRIPTION:Business Chamber Queensland\, in partnership with the Queensland Mental Health Commission\, would like to invite you to join a discussion on mental health and wellbeing and its impact on business. \nMany Queensland businesses have faced challenges over the past three years brought about by the pandemic\, worker and supply shortages\, as well as natural disasters. But there are many opportunities ahead for businesses to capitalise on too. \nMental health and wellbeing have a ripple effect that impacts not only you\, but also your staff\, stakeholders\, and the local community. \nThat’s why being mentally\, as well as operationally\, ready to manage the ups and downs of running a business is so important. \nOur expert guest speakers from Beyond Blue\, Everymind and Business Wellness Coach will take you through the importance of mental health and wellbeing and provide you with a range of information and resources to support you and a thriving business. \nWebinar details\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 19 July\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Online
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/supporting-business-mental-health-and-wellbeing-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230531T090000
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SUMMARY:What businesses need to know to foster safe and healthy workplaces
DESCRIPTION:Attend the Free Education Program for the latest information to keep your workforce safe. \nHear from key experts\, providing crucial up-to-date information across key themes. Choose from Knowledge Centre sessions or the Spotlight Stage. Conveniently located within the Show itself\, these sessions are complimentary. View the full program here. \nRegister FREE to attend the 2023 Brisbane event and attend any sessions across the two days. \n\nWed 31 May | 9 am – 5 pm\nThu 1 June | 9 am – 4 pm\n\nWe will cover:\n\nUnderstand the latest Industrial Relations developments impacting your business and workforce\, what they mean for you and where to access support\nManaging the Risk of Psychosocial Hazards – New Code of Practice from April 1\nDomestic and Family Violence Leave\nSexual Harassment in the workplace and the role of the Fair Work Commission in dealing with complaints from March 6\nWhere to access information and resources for your specific business and workplace\nBusiness Chamber Queensland’s Workers’ Compensation Hotline free for all employers
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/what-businesses-need-to-know-to-foster-safe-and-healthy-workplaces/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre\, Glenelg St\, South Brisbane\, QLD\, 4101
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Business in the City of Logan
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