COVID-19 RESPONSE – AWARD UPDATES
14/04/2020In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Fair Work Commission has made a determination to make temporary variations to 99 Awards. The changes come in response to the Fair Work Commission identifying a regulatory gap between COVID-19 public health and government directives and the protections an employee has under the Fair Work Act. The variations […]
JobKeeper/ Fair Work Act Changes
09/04/2020COVID 19 RESPONSE In response to the COVID-19 crisis and to assist with the implementation of the #JobKeeper scheme, the Australian Government yesterday passed temporary amendments to the Fair Work Act. The focus of attention has been on the Job Keeper payment, introducing wage subsidies which Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter said are “temporary but […]
COVID-19 RESPONSE – AWARD CHANGES
07/04/2020In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and, in particular to support some of the hardest hit industries, the Fair Work Commission has approved temporary changes to the Clerks, Hospitality and Restaurant Awards. This follows joint applications for these changes made by employer groups and unions. The welcome changes allow employers flexibility in applying a temporary […]
The challenging and evolving nature of the COVID-19 outbreak on businesses has brought to the forefront the provision of stand downs in employment. The media has shown us heartbreaking scenes of businesses forced to close due to government direction, airplanes grounded and people out of work lining the streets outside Centrelink some still wearing the […]
Yesterday’s introduction of the Australian government’s $130 billion stimulus package, came as welcome relief for many businesses that have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Under the scheme, employers will be able to claim a fortnightly payment of $1,500 per employee where they meet a set eligibility criteria. Under the Job Keeper scheme, eligible […]
There’s no doubt that advances in technology are changing the way we work. SEEK research reveals that while 2 in 3 (64%) Australians believe their job will exist in 10 years’ time, more than half (56%) believe they’ll need to learn new skills as a result of technological advances. So, how can you equip your […]
Navigating the New Normal: A Comprehensive Guide to Remote Work and Health & Safety Audits
23/03/2020In the wake of the global shift towards remote work, businesses worldwide have undergone a significant transformation in their work culture. While the benefits of working from home are plentiful, it is crucial to address the health and safety aspects associated with this new mode of operation. In this blog post, we will explore and […]
As you know at Employee Matters our vision is ‘Achieving Business Success Through Your People’. In these testing and uncertain times, more than ever, you need to ensure you have a business full of Employee Assets who can help drive your business forward and free you up to work on ensuring the sustainability of your […]
Our Director, Natasha Anne Hawker was interviewed on ABC Australia’s Sunday Afternoons radio programme. Hear Natasha talk about the current crisis as it pertains to retaining your staff, Natasha’s audio commences at 16.13 minutes. Listen in Here
By Sally Crowe The workplace is changing! It is more demanding, more complex, more competitive, more collaborative and more diverse than ever. My job as a Recruitment Expert is to find my client’s next ‘Star’ performer with the right balance of hard and soft skills. So what exactly are ‘Soft Skills’? Soft skills are a […]