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
When You’re Asked to Write a Recommendation Letter 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 […]
What Skills Are In Demand In 2024
Future Job Skill Trends In October last year, the Australian Government released its annual Skills Priority List. The list provides information on occupations that have a shortage of employees, and is likely a good indication of what skills are in demand in 2024. Given ongoing low levels of unemployment in Australia, it’ll come as […]
Fair Work Reforms
On 7 December 2023, the Government passed several parts of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (Bill), which includes various changes including: significant labour hire reforms expanded union delegate rights the introduction of a federal wage (and superannuation) theft offence Some of these changes will come into effect almost immediately and they will have a […]
Employment Outlook: What do the next 6 months hold for you?
Future Job Trends It’s January already! At this time of year, you may be wondering what the 2024 job market has in store. We’ve had a dive into the big picture to retrieve the key trends. Here is our look at the employment outlook. What do the next six months hold for you? And beyond? […]
5 Good Reasons To Hire Casual Workers
Solve your staff shortage There are approximately 2.7 million casual employees in Australia or around 20% of the total number of people employed. Why is casual employment so popular? What benefits does it bring to organisations? Here are five good reasons to hire casual workers. Easing the Burden Sometimes, you may need to replace a […]
Interviewers – Are You Biased?
Finding the right candidate Like it or not, we human beings are biased by nature. Our biases may be conscious but, more often than not, they are so subtle that we are not even aware of their presence. Conscious and unconscious bias can affect our judgment, behaviour and beliefs. They have long been an issue […]