The Coalition wins the election and Labor’s argument that the reduction in penalty rates, for some sectors is unfair, does not resonate with the voters. Does this represent the end of the Coalition’s 12-year industrial relations hangover from ‘Work Choices’ as we are about to embark on a new wave of pro-business IR reform? Put […]
When you search for a job, you’re often asked to provide a lot of personal information. But how do you know that information ends up in safe hands? We asked cyber safety and HR experts to explain what information employers can ask you for, and steps you can take to keep it safe. Personal information […]
Employers have a ‘duty of care’ and the latest stats are suggesting that one in four Australian employees between the age of 16-85 have a mental health condition. This could be anxiety, depression, substance abuse, anorexia and in more serious cases this can lead to suicide. We have recently given 8 of our team members […]
This year has seen two pieces of legislation come out that, on the face of it, target corporates and large private companies. The new rules around Whistleblower protections and Modern Slavery may at first sight, be something you think will not impact your business. However, it is worth taking a closer look at both of […]
By Catherine Williams A study by travel website Expedia of more than 11,000 people found Australian workers take less annual leave than their entitlements allow them, with the average using only 14 of 20 paid days available. One-in-six Australians failed to take a single day of leave in 2018. This year, Good Friday, Easter Monday, […]
Most Startups begin with and are driven by Big Dreams with a sweeping vision and lots of risk for failure thrown in for good measure. The statistics are confronting, more than 60% of businesses fail within the first 3 years. The reason for this is that it’s tough, really tough. Cash flow is a constant […]
New Book, “Ego, Authority, Failure”, Teaches Business Leaders How to Become Better Managers by Using Hostage Negotiations and Empathy Tactics Natasha Hawker, managing director of Employee Matters and author of From Hire to Fire & Everything in Between, explains why Gaunt’s book is a valuable tool for business managers: “I believe that most managers struggle […]
A day in the life of a modern athlete
30/01/2019Modern athletes and sporting stars such as David Beckham and Jessica Ennis-Hill are an inspiration to many school pupils; especially those that love playing sports. However, it’s not just those that fully engage with your PE lessons that could benefit from gaining some insight into how they prepare for the world stage. Take a look […]
By Catherine Tratsellas As we have highlighted in previous articles, a recent Federal Court of Australia decision found that employers who incorrectly classify and pay employees as casual, instead of full-time or part-time, could be responsible for backpaying various entitlements (e.g. annual leave) under the National Employment Standards (NES). However, the case did not that […]
Remote working… Is it worth the hype???
14/12/2018Remote working is something that has changed the workplace environment. However, alongside its many positives, the concern is how to promote productivity in remote workers who are away from a typical office environment on a day-to-day basis. Due to this, some large firms have been moving their teams back into an office environment. There are […]