While job employment in Australia continues to defy expectation, the Reserve Bank of Australia is expecting moderate growth for the rest of 2023.
Employers are urged to review workplace policies and consider accommodation and alternative arrangements to ensure compliance.
Sleep disorders can negatively affect employees’ productivity by up to 40%, which amounts to around four weeks of work time.
The argument was made in response to a proposal by former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett to reduce the salaries of public employees who work from home.
Changes to casual work risk exclude individuals with regular work patterns, reducing flexibility and pay for university students, retirees, and others.
Australia’s disabled community and their needs will be put forth in a new employment service framework that seeks to help them get hired.
Successful trials in Australia and New Zealand have demonstrated benefits to health, lifestyle, and work behaviour, said a RMIT professor.
A new study by the University of Sydney has shown that a five-minute break may be all it takes to get employees recharged for peak performance.
Workplace demands and financial constraints are causing office employees in Australia to neglect their lunch breaks.
Australian employees in small businesses are reportedly feeling harassed and bullied in their jobs, a new survey tasked for work health and safety found.
The ratification of international treaties will see Australia heighten efforts to reduce workplace violence and harassment.
The Queensland government has committed A$16.3 million to empower women and boost their workforce participation.
More than two million employees are expected to benefit from the wage raise, as living costs continue to soar in the country.
With more employees transitioning from part-time to full-time jobs, more than three million women are now enjoying full-time employment.
Leaders choose not to reveal chronic health issues due to fears of being perceived as incapable and missing out on career growth opportunities.
New funding will bolster supported employment for people with disabilities by expanding opportunities and workforce support.
Annual wage growth is also expected to peak at 4.0% at the end of 2023 before easing back to 3.7% by mid-2025.
To promote LGBTIQ+ inclusion in workplaces, Australia's Victoria state invested A$1.85 million in Rainbow Health Australia's How2 programme.
Employers are angry with the growing number of young employees who work remotely, despite calls for them to return to the office.
Employers are showing bias and offering leadership positions to job applicants with English names over other ethnic minorities.
Older employees are denied the same opportunities as their younger counterparts, despite having the ability to perform as well, if not better.
To create a more diverse and inclusive workforce, the Australian civil service is considering offering more flexible work rights for public employees.
Organisations can now apply for grants through the WorkSafe WorkWell Respect Fund and join the WorkWell Respect Network for further support.
The male-breadwinner model and unequal sharing of household and childcaring responsibilities are impacting post-parenthood earnings in Australia.
Auslan interpreting services and workplace modifications are among the changes to provide more for Australians with disability in the workplace.
Providing superannuation contributions to gig employers will enable them to build up their retirement nests, says Industry Super Australia.
Flexible work is seen as a key strategy to reduce exhaustion and increase motivation among employees in Australia.
A new health and safety code will support workplaces in creating mentally healthy environments and address psychological health risks.
The Ai Group supports a balanced approach to the Annual Wage Review that considers both employer and employee interests.
Australia plans to enhance the parental leave framework to promote gender equality and provide flexibility for families.