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A recent landmark decision by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has ruled that individuals, not just employers, can be named in small claims cases to recover unpaid wages and entitlements. This means that for small claims up to $20,000,...
It’s that time of year again – cold and flu season. Which means employers need to be aware of some of the key issues surrounding effectively managing sick leave during this tricky time of the year, particularly in the current COVID-19...
Attracting top talent and retaining valuable employees is the aim of the game. So, how do businesses stand out in a candidate driven market? Many employers are getting creative when it comes to the leave types offered to employees in order...
Effective leadership looks different across different industries, however, one trait is consistent amongst all good leaders; a high level of self-awareness. Having self-awareness is the ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as being able to identify and...
The long working day has been one of the many productivity myths that have been debunked over the past couple of decades, not least since the start of the pandemic when flexible working arrangements were widely adopted across many industries and...
Providing workers with flexible working arrangements is the new norm for many modern workplaces. To remain competitive in today’s job market, employers need to keep up with the wants and needs of workers in order to attract and retain top talent,...
Most business owners, managers and HR professionals who have undertaken recruitment in the past 12 months will tell you that it’s felt like an uphill battle. With the current labour market as it is, and the pool of talent continuously shrinking,...
Not only has the COVID-19 pandemic shown that hybrid work on a large scale is possible, but with much of the infrastructure already in place which facilities employees being able to work both at home and in the office, it seems...
Implementing new processes in any workplace will, in most cases, bring about differences of opinions and create new challenges for both employees and employers; and introducing a hybrid work model is no different. Many employees have likely already been exposed to...
To adopt a hybrid work model, businesses need the right people, processes and technology in place for it to be successful. Of course, every workplace will have its own set of needs and demands, so manager’s looking to introduce flexible working...