Bridging The Gender Pay Gap in Australia
11/03/2024In February 2023, the Australian Government took a decisive step towards addressing the gender pay gap with the introduction of the Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Closing the Gender Pay Gap) Bill 2023. From this year, the findings are public, which means that companies will effectively be ‘named and shamed’ in the court of public opinion. […]
In this article, we’re delving into a topic that might make some business leaders break into a cold sweat – employee terminations. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back. This is your go-to guide for understanding the ins and outs of employee exits. Grab a comfy seat, and let’s jump right in! The Basics Terminations […]
Performance counselling is a valuable tool used to ensure that employees perform work in a manner consistent their job description and the organisation’s values, which in turn helps boost productivity and the smooth running of the organisation. Performance counselling, also referred to as employee performance management, is often used to address issues such as the […]
The impact of COVID-19 extended the concept of workplaces, with government restrictions during lockdown mandating working from home. This has paved the way for new forms of working, and the rising prevalence of hybrid workplace models has changed how employers manage their employees. One example of how employers have adapted to hybrid and remote work […]
In any thriving organisation, maintaining high standards of conduct and behaviour is crucial for maintaining order, fostering employee growth, and safeguarding the interests of the organisation. A well-crafted Code of Conduct and a clear Misconduct and Disciplinary Action policy not only sets clear expectations but also ensures fairness and consistency in addressing issues related to […]
Despite high-profile cases and an ongoing push in Australia for policies and training aimed at decreasing cases of employee misconduct, cases continue to pile up in the courts and the media. What Constitutes Employee Misconduct? You will often see in an HR policy or an employment contract quite a few examples of what could amount […]
As organisations grow, change, and face new challenges, there will be instances where someone’s role is no longer needed. If the person in this role cannot be moved elsewhere in the business, it may be time to let them go at which time a business case for redundancy is required. This article provides employers who […]
From 6 March, 2023, the The Fair Work Act will prohibit sexual harassment in connection with work, which includes the workplace. You might be thinking:, “isn’t this already prohibited? It is in our business …” and so maybe nothing much has to change? The changes in Fair Work and the implementation of all fifty five […]
In this post-COVID era, latest statistics suggest that two in five Australians aged 16-85 years (43.7% or 8.6 million people) had experienced symptoms of a mental disorder at some time in their life and one in five Australian adults experience a mental illness every year. This could be anxiety, depression, substance abuse, anorexia and in […]
The mentality of working with an employer for 30 plus years and receiving a gold watch upon retirement are long gone. It is safe to say that most Generation Z and Millennials would be foreign to this mentality. According to October 2021 data from career site CareerBuilder, Gen Z workers spend an average of two […]