Important changes coming 1 July: Increases to national minimum and award wages
Are you ready for 1 July industrial relation changes? The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.75% increase to the National Minimum …
How Do I Find Good Staff These Days?
This month’s Ask An Expert with Mackay and Whitsunday Life asks: How do I find good staff these days? Two Chamber members responded. Rachael Anderton …
Are you job ready? Join the Whitsunday Job Fair
In partnership with Chamber members IDEAL Placements and the Proserpine State High School, the 2024 Jobs Fair will bring together the region’s …
Everyone Deserves to Work with IDEAL Placement’s Help
A new article series in partnership with the Mackay and Whitsunday Life, showcasing the diverse businesses in our community. IDEAL Placements first …
Worried about your current and future workforce? Start your workforce plan today!
What is workforce planning? What does it involve? Why should I have one? A workforce plan ensures you have the right people, with the …
Connecting young people with your business
Chamber member, the Proserpine State High School, will be hosting three exciting events this year that will connect business and industry with young …
Is your business prepared?
As the region continues to monitor current weather conditions, we encourage Chamber members and the business community to stay informed and prepare …
New workplace laws have started
There have been some recent changes to the Fair Work Act that apply to all businesses — changes to employee authorised deductions, …
What’s in the pipeline for 2024?
A huge thank you to everyone who attended the combined Tourism Whitsundays and Whitsunday Chamber of Commerce Christmas party (Thursday, November 30), …