The South Australian Business Chamber’s Regional Voice program will be visiting Whyalla on Tuesday 20 February to hear from business owners, managers and decision makers about key issues, including the resurgent local marketplace.
As a business owner or decision maker in the Whyalla community and surrounding regions, the Regional Voice program also gives you a chance to have your say and help shape our policies in the lead up to the South Australian election.
The South Australian Business Chamber Executive Director Industry & Government Engagement, Anthony Penney, says the Regional Voice visit to Whyalla will discuss the regional resurgence along with issues including attracting skilled workers to the state’s northern cities retaining them, and regional training needs.
“As businesses rebound we know they are also facing economic challenges, including paying public holiday and penalty rates, and how difficult it can be to expand when facing red tape and the cost of finding tradies,” Mr Penney said. “Then they have to manage training, including the high costs of sending staff to Adelaide for courses.”
“Businesses have also faced increases to their power bills and water costs are also high. We want to hear your concerns and discuss how we can help improve your operating conditions.
“It is also time to harness opportunities as they arise, with major investments and projects on the horizon.”
The Regional Voice visit will also include a 90-minute workshop, Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace, presented by workplace injury specialist EML.
Workplace health is a major concern in regional areas, including at industrial worksites, on farms and even in retail.
For every dollar spent on workplace health and wellbeing programs, there is an estimated return on investment of between three and six dollars. Strong evidence shows healthy workers are three times more productive than their unhealthy colleagues.
Brad Gerlach, EML’s Workplace Risk Advisor, will present an interactive session on wellbeing, with a focus on specific initiatives that promote health and wellbeing in the work place.
The workshop will be held from 3.30pm to 5pm at The Westland Hotel on Tuesday 20 February, followed by networking from 5.30pm to 7pm.
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