According to an article published by SANE Australia in January 2017, mental illness is a leading cause of long-term workplace absenteeism in Australia. A Beyond Blue report found 1 in … Read more
Minimum wage increases The much publicised Fair Work minimum wage review came into effect on 1 July. From that date, the new national minimum wage will be $695.90 per week … Read more
Never assume management level employees or those on high incomes are excluded from industry awards. Even large businesses can fall into this trap, as one large real estate company discovered. … Read more
Nothing demolishes staff morale like the perception of an unfair pay system. This is particularly so when it comes to the annual pay review. If a business has done well … Read more
For most businesses, the focus of any Enterprise Agreement is to: Build certainty and transparency about employment terms and conditions Provide predictability for wage increases and labour costs With a … Read more
A storm cloud is the person who always has something to complain about. Nothing ever goes right for them – ever! Their life is a constant battle against injustice which … Read more
It may surprise you to hear social media is not the number 1 way to waste time at work. According to research conducted for Seek, Australians participate in the following … Read more
By 2020, Gen Z will comprise 20% of the workforce – that’s only 3 years away! They were born between 1994 – 2000 and have seen a lot in their … Read more
Media reports on changes to penalty rates have been widespread but what does it mean for you? Below is a quick overview. Changes to penalty rates apply to casual employees … Read more
It’s easy to assume staff who work longer hours are more loyal, engaged and productive. But studies conducted in both Australia and the US are disproving this myth. In fact, … Read more