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
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
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
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
If managing your staff requires most of your time and energy, you have a problem. It means they are relying on you for instruction and guidance rather than working independently. … Read more
Although it may seem there is a clear reason to terminate an employee, it’s not always the case. If an employee believes they have been unfairly dismissed by their employer, … Read more
With the kids back at school, bullying is in the headlines again. But bullying doesn’t end at school. A survey published in November by Safe Work Australia, found 9.4% of … Read more
Love them or hate them! Most Australian businesses hold a Christmas party. But there’s more to it than simply arranging food and drinks. As an employer, if you are funding … Read more
Do you have a team member who loves to complain? If you do, it’s likely there have been times when you’ve been tempted to invent an urgent phone call or … Read more