Millions Of Reasons You Need To Care!
One in six working-age people have a mental health condition so chances are, you will need to deal with it! Failing your legal obligations will cost you dearly with large … Read more
Know your Responsibilities
Myth Busting! Top Three Myths For Employing Young Workers
Young workers may not have much work experience but they have the same rights as any other worker. Unfortunately, there are a few myths around employing young people. Here’s what … Read more
Ignorance Will Hurt Your Hip Pocket
Late last year the Protecting Vulnerable Workers Act 2017 was passed which significantly increases penalties for employers who fail to comply with their obligations. For example, companies can receive penalties … Read more
Are You Aware The New Child Care Subsidy Changes Impact On Parental Leave Too?
The new Child Care Subsidy changes come into effect on 2 July 2018. To access the Subsidy, families will be assessed on the following 3 factors: 1. The combined family … Read more
How Do You Recognise A Troubled Staff Member?
While attitudes towards discussing mental health issues are changing, a survey of 3,500 employees found less than half (47%) would discuss their mental health issues with their manager. With depression, … Read more
Unplanned Leave Is On The Rise
Here Are Five Steps To Help Manage It The 2017 Absence Management and Wellbeing Survey found short-term absenteeism (also known as unplanned leave or personal leave) has increased to 9.7 … Read more
How To Manage An Absent Worker Under Modern Awards
Sometimes workers fail to turn up to work without an explanation. As an employer, that’s a messy situation to manage. Of course, the first thing you need to do (as … Read more
Missing in Action!
What To Do When Staff Don’t Return From Leave How diligent are you at keeping employee records – in particular, next-of-kin or emergency details and leave dates? As Australia comes … Read more
What Happens At The Business Christmas Party Can Last Long Into The New Year
It’s company Christmas party season again and businesses across Australia are celebrating the end of the year with staff, clients and suppliers. Whether you are holding your business Christmas party at … Read more
Three Lessons from Hollywood
Over recent months, many prominent Hollywood figures have been accused of sexual harassment or revealed they have been the victim of such behaviour. But sexual misconduct is not confined to … Read more