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With the downturn affecting job security, an increasing number of employees are lodging false bullying claims in an effort to protect their jobs, according to Harmers Workplace Lawyers. The scary new trend has seen an increase in the number of employees lodging false claims of bullying from their employers and exaggerated workplace allegations, to protect […]
Peak employer bodies have backed Julia Gillard’s call for universities and vocational providers to better prepare graduates for the workforce so they can cope with economic change and rapid structural adjustments. The Australian Industry Group, the Business Council of Australia and the Australian Chamber of Commerce have told Higher Education Services that while employers are […]
China wants to exclude its export market from any treaty on climate change after estimates showing that export production comprises 20 percent of its carbon emissions. Importers of Chinese products need to take responsibility for the emissions caused by the products they buy, said Chinese climate official Li Gao: “We produce products and these products […]
Attaché Software have released a new publication entitled ‘Bullet Proof your Business: Debtor Reduction Strategies’ to help businesses reduce the impact of outstanding debts and increase working capital. The publication is available to businesses free of change and comes with a Debtors Ready Reckoner chart to help businesses evaluate outstanding debtor days, along with a […]
The Federal Government’s Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) has released a list of organisations recognised as an Employer of Choice for Women. In order to be recognised as an EOWA Employer of Choice for women, employers are required to implement female and family friendly work policies including: A minimum of 6 […]
The Government’s recent announcement to cut immigration intakes by 14 percent in a bid to protect jobs has been welcomed by AMP capital economist Shane Oliver.
Year 12 retention and a program for skills training are the latest tools to combat unemployment, with Minister for Education Julia Gillard targeting thousands of school-leavers and young adults to prevent them from becoming unemployable. According to government estimates, about 300,000 15–24 year olds are not engaged in work or study. “We don’t want a […]
The Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA) has called on the big banks to reduce their interest rates on loans to small business, following NAB’s decision to reduce loan rates to micro-enterprises by nearly 40 percent. COSBOA CEO, Jaye Radisich has commended NAB for this initiative, believing it is a positive step for small […]
Workplace Relations Minister Julia Gillard and Senator Nick Xenophon are still arguing over the Government’s new Workplace Relations laws, with the definition of what constitutes a small business up in arms. Under the Government’s proposed Fair Work Bill, if a workplace has 15 employees or fewer, any one of those workers would be able to […]
Despite my first controversial blog, I’m still getting the same really small, yet really annoying things through into my inbox. On Friday, I received yet another press release addressed to a name that certainly wasn’t mine. My name isn’t Kelly. My email address should give you a good hint at that. (And yes, I’m being […]
Employees of liquidated companies stand to receive $150 million through the General Employee Entitlements and Redundancy Scheme (GEERS) if the Federal Government manages to push extra funding through parliament. Initially budgeted at $80 million, the scheme will require almost double the amount to cope with the increase in redundancies. Minister for Workplace Relations Julia Gillard […]
ANZ have come under fire after it was reported they were sacking 500 workers, shifting operations to India. However, ANZ have fired back claiming that they will not make any cuts to jobs in 2009 and that Australian workers are safe. In a statement on Sunday, an ANZ spokeswoman said, “Despite the economic slowdown, ANZ’s […]
The Australian Interactive Media Industry Association (AIMIA), Australia’s peak industry body for digital and interactive content, honoured 24 winners of its 15th annual awards ceremony over the weekend. Held at Sydney’s Australian Technology Park, the awards brought together over 700 industry leaders, converging to celebrate the digital media industry. According to John Butterworth, AIMIA CEO, […]
As the Australian economy slows, the Government has taken swift action to protect jobs by cutting the immigration intake by 14 percent. Immigration Minister, Chris Evans is set to announce a 14 percent cut to the skilled migration program, capping the number of workers entering Australia at 115,000, down from 133,500 in 2008-09. The decision […]
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) will launch a shadow-shopping program in the 2009/10 financial year to review the methods of financial advisers. A shadow shop is an anonymous visit to an adviser to experience what an ordinary consumer would experience when seeking advice. David Whiteley, executive manager of Industry Super Network, says the […]
The latest Dun and Bradstreet Business Expectations Survey has revealed that the economy will continue to slide into recession, with the worst yet to come. Expectations for the June 09 quarter are less than promising, with 57 percent of businesses anticipating declining sales and 65 percent expecting declining profits. The sliding Aussie dollar has also […]
A new online career section launched by SOC Exchange.com is enabling unemployed Australians to take control of their job prospects by creating their own job profile on the SOC Exchange Careers website. For as little as $10 a year, Australians can create their own job website, post a unique job ad listing their skills and […]
A new study conducted by IT security and control firm Sophos, has found that 33 percent of internet users use the same password for multiple website accounts, putting them at risk to hackers and identity thieves. Sophos is urging computer uses to assess the strength of their passwords and ensure they are choosing unique and […]
A recent report commissioned by mobile payment provider Mint Wireless has revealed the frustration currently being felt by small to medium businesses (SMEs) across the country in terms of slow payments, amid a deteriorating economy. The study, which examined the financial management of 1800 Australian SMEs has revealed that almost one in five small businesses […]
In yet another blow to the economy, Australia’s unemployment rate has hit 5.2 percent. Data released today by the ABS has shown that 53,800 jobs were lost in February, the biggest drop in full-time positions since mid-1991. The unemployment rate has increased by 0.4 percent in the last month alone, but is set to rise, […]
