Proritising employees’ wellbeing and supporting them to achieve a better work-life balance should not come about only because of legislation.
Australia’s gender pay gap has dropped to an all-time low of 11.5% with women’s weekly earnings rising significantly since 2022.
The new Disability Employment Services (DES) Performance Framework and Scorecards aim to enhance employment service effectiveness.
Job mobility rates have declined for the first time in three years, reflecting fewer job changes across industries and roles.
A new analysis of Australia’s Closing Loopholes Act asserts that bolstering union delegate rights enhances workplace collaboration and productivity.
The use of humility and respect can be useful to train potential leaders, a recent study from the University of South Australia has shown.
Perceived gender norms are affecting family-friendly workplace policies, giving female employees more of a disadvantage in caregiving duties.
When it comes to applying for positions in Australia, applicants are pushing for better time compensation if they work overtime.
A new study from a women’s research group has shown that workplace sexual harassment is now occurring via tech platforms.
Employees feeling overqualified and lacking harmonious passion are more likely to leave, while passionate ones stay committed.
Employees could apply for more work flexibility at the expense of their pay in a new plan supported by employers and unions.
To help organisations with distributed workforces, Workplace Options has created a database of analysis of psychological safety in nine different countries
The government emphasises women's overrepresentation in low-wage positions and advocates for an increase in minimum wage.
Recent analysis in Australia shows no consistent link between minimum wage hikes and inflation, challenging traditional economic narratives.
A new study has shown that organisations in Australia are not ready to handle the disruption Gen AI will enact on the workforce.
Is it myopic for managers to continue to use the willingness to work extra hours as a benchmark to assess the performances of employees?
Only 53.1% of disabled Australians were employed in 2022, raising concerns about their wellbeing and social inclusion.
Over 3,500 downloads of a podcast signal Australians’ active engagement with the government’s paid FDV leave initiative.
A surge in remote work for parents and people with disabilities has narrowed the participation gap with the general workforce.
Besides shelving plans to reduce headcount this year, more organisations are looking to increase wages against the backdrop of inflation.
The job market remains resilient amid rising interest rates, with anticipation high for upcoming labour force data.
Australia’s STEM talent shortfall prompts government action with the Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review that advocates for inclusive solutions.
A proposed new law will empower employees to create a clear boundary between work and their lives by having the freedom to enjoy their personal time.
Over 20 million employees in Australia face chronic health challenges with 73% linking their conditions to job-related stressors.
A business group has disputed the passing of the Right to Disconnect amendment, saying its implications has not been carefully considered.
Employment Hero's Co-Founder Ben Thompson urges organisations to prioritise trust and clear communication in global remote work.
Besides a reluctance to earn less, some employees are also not convinced that they will benefit from working from home.
Tracking two groups of employees within one organisation, research has found that personal phone use helped reduce stress.
The Australian government is exploring trials to implement the four-day workweek for civil servants, with a reduction model in the works for the trials.
Australia’s employment landscape has changed in the past decade with traditional employers declining and part-time self-employment on the rise.