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
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
In Australia, everyone expects their employer to host some sort of Christmas celebration. However you may not be aware of the significant responsibilities employers have when it comes to protecting … 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