What You Need To Know About Working In Australia
Maximising Productivity: How To Manage A Temporary Workforce
Organisations take on temporary staff for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you have a peak season and need reinforcements to deal with the increase in workload. Or maybe you need to cover a role while someone is off on extended leave. Or a special project about to launch. Whatever the reason, temporary employees can provide […]
How To Write An Engaging Job Description
The Brief Job descriptions, or JDs as they are often known, are useful documents. In an organisation, they provide employees, supervisors, HR and senior management with a clear understanding of what a role involves and how it fits into the bigger picture. They are often used in-house for goal setting, pay and performance reviews as […]
How to Ask R U OK?
R U OK? R U OK? Day is an annual reminder of the importance of checking in with those around us. It’s a simple question: R U OK? And it’s one that we should be asking throughout the year. Life isn’t always easy. Family, friends and co-workers may be struggling with mental or physical ill […]
Closing Loopholes Law
Is Cultural Fit Important In Temporary Staffing Placements?
Work Culture Cultural fit came to prominence in the 1980s. At its core is the idea that the people working at an organisation share the same values, beliefs and purpose as each other and the organisation. If the organisation promotes teamwork as one of its core values, for example, it is likely that most of […]
What are the Benefits of Boomerang Employees?
Consider all aspects Boomerang employees are individuals who leave an organisation but then return after some time away. While some companies might hesitate to hire an ex-employee, others actively encourage them to come back. Why? Would you re-employee someone who had previously worked for your organisation? What are the benefits of boomerang employees? Boomerang employees […]
Super Guarantee Rate Increase
From 1 July 2024 the superannuation guarantee rate will increase from 11% to 11.5%. As an employer, it is compulsory to pay your eligible employees super guarantee (SG) at least 4 times a year. SG Contribution Quarters Quarter Period 1 1st July – 30 September 2 1st October – 31st December 3 1st January – 31st […]
National Minimum Wage Increase
The 2023-24 Wage Review Decision was announced by the Fair Work Commission on 3 June 2024. All employers need to review the wages and salaries of their employees to ensure compliance with the new minimum standards. The national minimum wage and all Modern Award minimum wages will increase by 3.75% from 1 July 2024. The […]
How To Write A Positive Recommendation Letter – Tips & Template
Supporting a former employee How would you respond if a former employee or professional colleague asked you to write a letter of recommendation for a job she is applying for? It may be an immediate ‘yes’. You’ve had ample opportunity to observe and interact with the individual in a work context and feel strongly about […]
