Is your workforce in tip-top health?
Is Your Workforce In Tip-Top Health? Among all the talk of Millennials, it’s easy to overlook the other, equally important sections of the Australian workforce. Life expectation is rising and … Read more
Is Your Workforce In Tip-Top Health? Among all the talk of Millennials, it’s easy to overlook the other, equally important sections of the Australian workforce. Life expectation is rising and … Read more
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
Genuine redundancy and the business decision to shed staff or down-size are often confused. But the Fair Work Commission treats them very differently. What is genuine redundancy? An employee cannot … 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
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
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
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