#Salary
Tasmania’s salaries are surging while NSW lags, the state-by-state breakdown
Advertised salary growth hit 4.4 percent in July, the fastest pace since early 2024, SEEK’s Dr Blair Chapman explains what’s driving it.
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 […]
Let’s Talk: Startup Salary
Experts discuss how much founders should pay themselves in startup phase.
Australia Post eliminates the gender pay gap
Australia Post has announced that it has achieved gender parity in pay, with an average 0% pay gap between men and women across the organisation. This marks an improvement on 2016, when Australia Post recorded a gender pay gap of 1.4%, below the national average of 16%. Acting Managing Director and Group CEO Christine Corbett […]
HR essentials: Simple ways for SMEs to avoid falling foul of Australia’s workplace laws
Australian workplace law and employee exploitation is a topic that has received a lot of media attention in recent months. From million-dollar corporates to local franchises, it is an all-too common area for slip-ups, regardless of the size of the business. We’ve seen this become a recurring issue that has plagued high-profile names like 7-Eleven […]
To share or not to share? Small businesses and the matter of disclosing salary in job ads
Every word in a job advertisement counts and influences a candidate’s decision on whether or not to apply for the role you’re promoting. Things can become complicated for businesses when they decide if or what to advertise for the job salary. There are pros and cons to both sides of the debate so be sure to […]
6 talent acquisition and retention tactics for your business strategy
The concept of working to live rather than living to work reigns true in many people’s minds and issues like limited work-life balance, unsatisfactory pay and lack of development opportunities become big reasons why staff leave.
Bosses: Cap your pay
While it’s true that the hard work we’ve put in to get our business off the ground warrants monetary appreciation, it’s important to find that limit of self-pay that stops you from eating into the business itself.
Average salary dipped $3k in 2013
A review by SEEK has shown that 63 per cent of industries in Australia have offered job seekers higher salaries in 2013, however not all industries and employees are better off. While a large proportion of industries experienced salary increases, some also incurred a decrease in the last year. The average salary advertised on SEEK […]
3 signs you need to take a pay cut
CEOs are slashing pay left and right this week, from President Obama to J.C. Penney’s CEO. Are you a candidate for a pay cut?
How to set your salary
Deciding how much to pay yourself can be tricky. Here’s how to determine what you’re worth.
Law degree gives most satisfaction
Ever wish you could go back in time to the day you submitted your university law enrolment form, and choose a completely different area to study?
How to stay excited about your business
A motivational psychology expert suggests strategies to put into play once your initial enthusiasm about your startup starts to waver.
4 demotivators that will cost you
Keeping everyone on your team focused and motivated is not easy, especially if you fall into one or more of these common traps.
Pay optimism strong in Australia and Asia-Pacific, says research
While employees in many European countries hold little hope of seeing their salaries rise to match inflation, research has found Australians and workers in the Asia Pacific are feeling optimistic when it comes to their pay packet.
8 tips to get the raise you’re asking for
You know you deserve a raise, but aren’t sure how best to broach what can be a touchy and somewhat uncomfortable subject with your boss.
Small business to face wage containment struggle
Small businesses look set to face an ongoing struggle to contain wages in 2011, according to the 2011 Australian Institute of Management (AIM) National Salary Survey.
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.
Staff unhappy with salary, even after a pay rise
Many employees are dissatisfied with their salary despite receiving an increase, according to new research released today by recruitment firm, Robert Half.
Employees at SMEs get biggest pay increases in 2010
Employees are better off working for small companies in Australia, who passed on an average salary increase of 4.3 percent – significantly higher than the 3.7 percent average increases recorded for large companies.
Almost half of women think motherhood not worth financial cost
Australian women universally agree they are making financial sacrifices when choosing to enter motherhood, with almost half of women agreeing it isn’t worth it.
77 percent of employees happy to accept less pay
The good news for employers is that three in four employees (77%) could now be influenced to accept a slightly lower salary from their current boss, according to a new salary survey conducted by recruitment firm OfficeTeam, a division of Robert Half International.
Blonde women earn more despite ‘dumb’ stereotype
Blonde-haired women earn seven percent more than women with other hair colours researchers claim, suggesting looks are worth more than intelligence if stereotypes are correct.
92% of women say gender balance not equal in the workplace
92% of Australian women believe that they do not enjoy equal rights according to the results of a new study conducted by leading cosmetic company the Heat Group and UNIFEM Australia, the United Nations Development Fund for women. The Poll also revealed 41% of women flagged domestic commitments, lack of support in the home and […]