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Rebecca Warren, executive general manager of small business banking at CommBank, says small businesses are the lifeblood of the Australian economy — making up 97% of all businesses and contributing nearly a third of our GDP. And behind many successful small businesses is a team of people — and right now, finding and keeping the right people is one of the biggest challenges business owners face.
Ben Thompson, CEO of Employment Hero, answers how small business culture helps attract top talent and what you should be focusing on during the onboarding process to ensure you’re setting up new hires for success.
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Speakers

Rebecca Warren, Executive General Manager Small Business Banking, CommBank
Warren leads a team that supports over one-fourth of Australian businesses and their banking needs. Australian small businesses generate one-third of the national GDP and over 40% of employment in the private sector. Warren is a strategic thinker with extensive experience in leadership, product management, and commercial decision making, and is a passionate champion of building diverse teams.

Ben Thompson, CEO, Employment Hero
With a background in finance and employment law, and as a business owner himself, Thompson has over 20 years of experience in the complex world of employment. A self-confessed geek, he has boundless curiosity, enthusiasm, and ambition. He thrives on creating innovative solutions and disruptive people management offerings that redefine markets.
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