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Thanks, Captain Obvious!
The Australian Furniture Association is often supporting industry in relation to ‘bidding for work’. The AFA receives a flurry of emails whenever we provide advance notice of Tender opportunities, requesting ‘AFA Support Letters’ and it is OBVIOUS that we don’t always...
GET STAFFED!!!
Does your HR Manager know about the Australian Furniture Association’s Jobs Board? A new year and Staff attrition is a common occurrence as people reassess their lives over the break. AFA Members say that Staff recruitment and retention is one of our industries...
Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Update for the Furniture Industry
The Australian Furniture Association advises that the updated Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management has been published on the Federal Register of Legislation to include standards for: Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) Polychlorinated...
Furniture suppliers suffer Financial Loss via Cyber Attack.
Online scams have been around for a long time. Spotting a suspicious looking email dotted with spelling mistakes and bad grammar is easy BUT, we don’t usually expect the scam to involve people or businesses that we deal with on a regular basis or would otherwise...
AFA/AFISC Launch Architect and Specifiers Guide
'Architects are time-poor, have their reputations to consider in terms of the recommendations they make, and have a vested interest in being able to select pre-vetted furniture using a “how to” guide with a minimum of fuss,' says Architect, Micheal Smith from Andever....
Interview questions you can’t ask
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) highlights the importance of employers in the furniture industry being well-versed in appropriate interview practices to ensure fairness and legal compliance during recruitment. An employer’s potential liability for workplace...
Sustainability is no longer a trend – it’s a movement
A recent study by Monash University is on point for Australian Furniture Association Members to consider. It’s an Australian based survey sitting against the local economic backdrop - so directly relevant to Australian businesses. The study found that 46% of shoppers...
Hidden Costs of Fast Furniture: Race Against Sustainability
We know about fast fashion and fast food, Industries that have come under scrutiny for their environmental and societal impacts. Now, fast furniture -marked by cheap, disposable, and mass-produced imported items - is creating a similarly harmful footprint. As we enter...
What constitutes reasonable (or unreasonable) working hours in the Australian Workplace?
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) believe employers and employees in our industry must understand their rights and obligations regarding working hours. AFA Partner, Archer Thompson, specialise in commercial law, and delve into what constitutes reasonable or...
Balancing Fun and Accountability: Rights and Responsibilities at the Office Christmas Party
Archer Thompson presents an insight on best practices for hosting end-of-year workplace celebrations. Long time AFA Partners, Richard Thompson and his team, provide practical advice and support to risk adverse companies. End of year gatherings present an excellent...