2019 has arrived and business owners turn our minds to the year ahead while quietly reviewing the year that has been. How was your year? Better or worse than you… read more →
Annual leave is an often overlooked employee benefit, the careful management of which can save your business significant sums of money. Cashing out annual leave Most employees now can cash… read more →
The work Christmas party It’s that time of year again and you’ve probably already booked your venue for the annual celebration of your business’ stellar performance throughout the year. You… read more →
From October 1 this year most Modern Awards will have a provision added allowing “a regular casual employee” with at least 12 months’ service to apply for their position to… read more →
There are 6 really easy ways for businesses in Australia to save money. Here’s a quick checklist: If your business is based in NSW and you hire someone into a… read more →
Here are some useful numbers for you and your HR team, all effective 1/7/19: Minimum wage – $740.80 per week (3.% increase) – $19.49 per hour ($24.36 casual); $38,521 pa… read more →
Click here to read an article from the US on general interview preparation – it’s a quick 5 minute read.
In the post-Harvey Weinstein era the spotlight has landed squarely on employers’ responsibilities in providing an harassment-free workplace. Many workplaces are reporting a steep increase in employees reporting incidents of… read more →
Employers in NSW and the ACT, and to a lesser extent Victoria, need to be aware of the their legal position in regard to covert surveillance of their employers. Employers… read more →
It’s confusing that we have 2 workplace relations regulators in Australia with very similar titles. They both have different roles though and it’s important that HR people understand their different… read more →