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Alongside the normalisation of ‘corporate social responsibility’ as a business term, the idea of creating new enterprises on an ethical foundation is becoming more mainstream.

If the stereotype is to be believed, Gen Ys are lazy and apathetic – but new research has found that engagement among young workers mirrors that of their older counterparts.

Employment engagement programs are failing Australian workers because they lack alignment with key business strategies.

Business is full of trends that come and go, but there’s one that looks like it’s here to stay: more small business owners are bringing virtual assistants on board.

New research findings indicate that a quality employee wellbeing program can yield an ROI of $10,000 per employee, per year.

The rush to get everyone ready and out of the house each day can be stressful when you’ve got little kids – not to mention the financial stress that comes with childcare costs.

As we all know, working in an office means sharing a space with people who may not share your views on what is and isn’t appropriate for the office.

Employee induction is a key part of the hiring process, but one that many business owners overlook.

Employment legislation can be hard to get your head around, especially if you’re an SMB hiring a variety of workers under different conditions.

The latest survey data from JobAdvisor found nine out of ten employees are either ‘window shopping for a new job’, ‘fantasising about working somewhere else’ or already in talks with another employer.

Australian workers are seeking more benefits from their employers – additional leave and more flexibility are top of the list.

Each year the Australian Taxation office targets key sectors of Australian business for audit campaigns – in its Compliance in Focus 2013 notice, small businesses are among those to have drawn the short straw.

Top tips to help you formulate an effective, structured phone interview that will give you an initial impression of the candidate, and help you to avoid wasting time.

The much-maligned Gen Y ask why it’s so hard to get a foot in the door, and employers ask why kids these days are so lazy, but feel so entitled.

EI gives the small business community the opportunity to ask our employment experts their burning employment questions.

New research has found that work-life balance in Australian companies has actually worsened in the last 12 months.

There are a number of situations where termination can occur, and each situation must be handled carefully to ensure compliance with complex employment laws.

The federal government’s Super Clearing House has marked a $1 billion milestone making payments on behalf of small business.

Retailers who require their staff to buy and wear their brand’s product have been issued a warning by the workplace watchdog.

The restrictions on hiring foreign workers have become tighter with the Senate passing Labor’s 457 foreign worker visa scheme.