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Adapting to the new normal: Hybrid working 2021

January 20, 2021

The ‘Adapting to the new normal: Hybrid working 2021’ report, released today by Pitcher Partners Melbourne, Bastion Reputation Management and Bastion Insights, reveals a disconnect between employer and employee expectations of hybrid working arrangements. The gaps, which are primarily centred around people and performance management and communication, are likely to grow if businesses don’t have the right frameworks in place for an effective transition to a COVID normal environment.

JobMaker Hiring Credit: Registrations now open

December 17, 2020

By Penny.Holloway

As part of its 2020-21 Federal Budget, the Government announced a new JobMaker Hiring Credit to incentivise businesses to hire additional employees.

Mergers and acquisitions: Don’t overlook the importance of people and culture

December 15, 2020

By Penny.Holloway

Over the next two to three years, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is likely to increase as a result of the impacts of COVID-19 on businesses.

People and culture a crucial part of mid-sized businesses

November 5, 2020

By Penny.Holloway

In the time of coronavirus, and beyond, placing focus on people and culture is becoming more important than ever, according to the ‘Business Radar’ report from Pitcher Partners. Gavin Debono, a partner in the firm’s private and family business, explains why. For the report, a cross-section of 400 business owners were interviewed about their experiences […]

Victorian land tax relief measures for multi-tenanted properties

October 9, 2020

By Penny.Holloway

The Victorian Government has extended the land tax relief measures that apply to multi-tenanted properties, making it easier for landlords to apply for land tax relief.

Aged care must act now to shape future

October 8, 2020

By Penny.Holloway

In this guest post, Mark Harrison, partner at accounting and business advisory firm Pitcher Partners, discusses how the aged care industry needs to be on the front foot in helping shape the future it wants. The aged care spending measures outlined in the Budget will not prove the panacea that many operators and stakeholders felt […]

The Federal Budget takes the path of least resistance

October 7, 2020

By Penny.Holloway

Investment and jobs creation sit at the heart of the 2020-21 Federal Budget, with a raft of measures designed to boost business confidence and keep companies hiring and spending. National Chairman of the Pitcher Partners National Association John Brazzale says the quickfire measures announced tonight are to encourage firms to spend, including allowing the full […]

Fostering a strong business environment is the key to Australia’s economic recovery

October 2, 2020

By Penny.Holloway

Saying that 2020 has been a trying year for the economy is a significant understatement. The Australian Government and State Governments have provided considerable support to people and businesses throughout the various stages of restrictions. And while the situation in Victoria indicates we still have a long path towards recovery, we need to think about how Australia’s economy can recover and grow post-COVID.

Building Australia’s manufacturing future

October 2, 2020

By Penny.Holloway

Ahead of next week’s Federal Budget the Prime Minister has announced the Federal Government’s modern manufacturing policy. The package allocates grant funding related to priority sectors including resources technology and critical minerals processing, food and beverage, medical products, recycling and clean energy, defence and space. David Knowles, Partner at Pitcher Partners’ Melbourne firm, said there […]

JobKeeper 2.0: Alternative decline in turnover tests

September 25, 2020

By Penny.Holloway

The Commissioner has released details of the alternative tests that will apply for the purposes of JobKeeper 2.0. These alternative tests will apply where the actual decline in turnover test is not otherwise satisfied in relation to the September or December 2020 quarters.