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
Staff Management
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
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
Low Wage Growth Means You Will Be Asked For More. So, What Do You Say?
According to an article in the Sydney Morning Herald, the incomes of professionals, miners and retail workers are going backwards compared to the cost of living. A further 10 million … Read more
Will Artificial Intelligence Technology Mean The End Of Your Job?
Every now and again, a new technology threatens to change the world forever. Are you familiar with any of these technological doomsday predictions? Audio tapes will kill radio – Well … Read more
We’re More Similar Than You Think – Cross Generational Management Styles
There are now five different generations making up the Australian workforce and the popular myth is they each share different values. However, Australian research says otherwise. In fact, the research … Read more
Longer Work Days ≠ Increased Productivity!
Rather than increasing productivity, working longer hours is leading to burnout and adversely affecting retention rates. Research has now revealed full-time Australian workers are working an average 42.25 hours a week … Read more
How Much Does Staff Turnover Cost Your Business?
A recent survey found Australian businesses are spending (on average) $23,753 on recruitment, training and operational costs every time they lose a staff member. The survey, conducted by the Institute … Read more
How Poor Cultural Fit Affects Performance
Have you ever noticed how one “bad apple” can change a workplace? Or perhaps you have worked with someone who seems to annoy the rest of the team. That’s poor … 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