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Why more employees want their boss to help with money worries
Nearly two thirds of Australians say money worries affect their wellbeing. New MLC research looks at what employers can do about it.
The five keys to a successful business partnership
Byline: Ak Sabbagh Nothing is of more importance to a successful business than working with the right people. When it comes to partnerships, that’s even more crucial. The person you work with can make or break your business, your prosperity, and by extension, your wellbeing. So, the stakes on picking the right business partner are […]
Why do major companies keep getting caught in employee underpayment scandals?
Every few months sees a major employee underpayment scandal – companies announcing that they have made payroll errors that have impacted thousands of employees – go public. Examples are the $43 million error by Rebel Sport this year, the $2 million error by Lush Cosmetics last year, the $1 million in underpayments by Maurice Blackburn […]
What are your obligations if an employee is sick during their annual leave?
When most people think of taking annual leave, they don’t anticipate spending that time either sick in bed or in hospital with a family member. However, the reality is that unforeseeable events can occur and potentially derail an intended vacation or any leave plans. So, what are an employer’s obligations if their employees get sick […]
How to ensure your future retirement is comfortable
Making informed investment decisions to secure a comfortable retirement Understanding the impact your preservation age has on your retirement plans Ensuring financial longevity rather than short term returns. Following the launch of their ‘Don’t Die Poor’ campaign in late March, Melbourne-based financial advisory, Pekada, are determined to maintain this momentum with their recent insights into […]
Global employers increasingly using gig economy platforms despite concerns
Global business leaders forecast one in three of their employees will be temporary workers by 2023. 94% of global business leaders are currently sourcing contract workers from online job platforms. The most common concerns of using online platforms: no guarantee of the standard of work (41%), a lack of alignment/understanding of the company (38%) and […]
What to do if your employee is on the 6pm news
A recent violent attack on police officers that splashed across national news has highlighted the need for better employment practices, particularly when a staff member is at the centre of the story. Human resources specialist Kelli McDougall from Fifth Eagle says many people were surprised that a female childcare worker was charged as part of […]
Public transport disruption prompts flexible working hours
Public transport woes are part and parcel of living in any major global city. Just last month, we found out about the upcoming closure of nine rail lines in Melbourne, with a warning that 1.5 million train commuters will be forced to find other transport for more than three weeks in an “unprecedented” disruption. Sydney […]
The four leadership “blind spots”
A recent Dale Carnegie survey of over 3,300 employees has identified four leadership “blind spots” – the aspects of leading that are currently not being considered, acknowledged or even seen as existing in the first place. When these “hidden” leadership qualities are addressed and properly carried out in the workplace the overall job satisfaction of […]
What is causing Australian workers to be unproductive?
Meetings are causing workers to be unproductive.
Struggling to attract good employees?
Your employer brand is your reputation as an employer.
Build a better mousetrap, be obsessive: Found’s co-founder on the key to challenging Seek
Despite being in the online job market for just one-tenth the time of SEEK, Found has begun nipping at the heels of the incumbent platform. Established by Andrew Joyce and Peter Marchiori in April 2015, the Sydney-based start-up has attracted a total of $4.5 million in funding for its mobile platform, most recently closing a […]
Paddl’s CEO on helping students into jobs, her passion for start-ups and the 457 visa dilemma
Recently named one of Australia’s nine most influential female entrepreneurs*, Melbourne businesswoman and start-up advocate Dominique Fisher has made a career out of developing products to assist university students successfully transition into employment. That is the core business of CareerLounge, which Fisher co-founded in 2008 with her son John Collins. Launched in March 2016, Paddl […]
How maintaining a strong employer brand helps businesses keep good people for longer
Most of what is written about an employer brand is baloney! You can’t fabricate the perfect job or control how people feel about their workplace day by day. And as for creating a workspace to make people feel happy all the time – well, good luck with that. In reality everyone has off days, […]
What to Do When a Workplace Accident Occurs
It’s easy to believe that workplace accidents happen to ‘other people’. The reality is that workplace accidents can, and do, affect a great range of people and the impact on workers, families and businesses can be devastating. Fortunately, credible legal support is available. By utilising the services of a law firm that specialises in worker’s […]
5 Simple Ways Your Office Can Go Green Today
Going green is more than a fad – it’s an important way of life. The planet is undergoing extreme climate change, at a rate that isn’t unprecedented in temperature, but unprecedented in speed – the last time CO2 was being dumped into the atmosphere at this rate, it was due to the eruptions of several […]
WorkCover returns to surplus, premium cuts flagged
An estimated 200,000 employers across New South Wales are set to benefit from a cut to WorkCover premiums, now that the scheme has returned to surplus.
Tangible links between productivity and office space
Most people associate a positive company culture with employee benefits, internal programs, and supportive leadership styles.
The rules and regulations of being an employer
Taking on an employee is a serious part of the business as there are many pitfalls that can bring you unstuck if the right processes are not followed. We focus on the legal aspects of hiring an employee from a tax office and superannuation stand point.
Giving a reference could get you sued
It’s pretty normal to get asked to give a reference but don’t forget you’re not obliged to. Giving a bad reference can actually land you in legal hot water so follow our top tips so you know where you stand.
Employers warned about spike in staff turnover
Employers are warned about a potential spike in staff turnover as the end of the financial year means staff bonuses and salary changes start hitting employee bank accounts.
Paycycle payroll services makes EOFY push
Paycycle has announced a raft of new features to its payroll service to kick off the new financial year for small businesses using its payroll services.
One third of NSW businesses unaware of Fair Work Act
One third of NSW small businesses are unaware of the Fair Work Act that was introduced last year, even as the final effects of modern awards apply from the 1st of July.
Employers need to work harder to retain staff in 2010
Matthew Tukaki, the former head of Drake Australia, has said that employers needed to start acting in January to retain key talent, with the latest survey showing employees leaving in droves.