Australia’s National Skills Passport looks to retrain, renew, and reskill
One of the key objectives of the new initiative is to promote lifelong learning amongst employees in Australia amongst a skill shortage.
Employee wellbeing driving ACFA’s sweeping leave policy changes
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) aims to attract and retain the best talent by improving its employee benefits programme.
The ethical conundrum of monitoring remote employees
Organisations who may be or considering monitoring remote employees are inciting debate about the ethics and legality of doing so.
Mass retrenchment the solution to productivity woes: Australian tycoon
The CEO of Gurner Group made controversial claims that for productivity to increase in Australia, half the working population should be made redundant.
Employers in Australia to be penalised for underpaying wages
Legislation to criminalise “wage theft” while promoting labour rights in Australia has not been met by universal approval.
Australia’s gig economy set for major reform
The country’s gig economy faces a seismic shift as new legislation could reshape conditions and rights for “employee-like workers”.
Australia maximises job security of employees amidst AI disruption
The Australian government is looking to protect employees from the effects of AI, including requiring employers to retrain and upskill them.
Gen Z ushers new workplace norms in Australia
In contrast to older generations of employees, Gen Z is leading in demand for regular workplace feedback in Australia.
Employee in Australia fired over WFH inactivity
Her unfair dismissal application was rejected by Australia’s workplace tribunal, which supported a misconduct charge by her employer.
Australia rolls out family violence leave for all employees
Small organisations’ employees now have the access to the same rights as employees working for large or medium organisations.
Work location does not matter, say Australian employees
Younger employees in particular in Australia are more eager to travel the world while still working for their current employers.
The biggest factor shaping organisations? Culture and people
Organisational culture remains the biggest factor in raising financial performance and engaging employees within the workplace.
Return to the office full time? Maybe, say employees
Despite an increasing number of employees returning to the office, they also recognise the benefits of working from home.
Prioritising employee support in the shift to a net-zero economy
Affected employees need help in transitioning to new job opportunities and adapting to a new industry landscape, says an Australian non-profit.
Full-time employment rises in Australia as more jobs added in June
While job employment in Australia continues to defy expectation, the Reserve Bank of Australia is expecting moderate growth for the rest of 2023.
Australia advances flexible work option for public employees
Employers are urged to review workplace policies and consider accommodation and alternative arrangements to ensure compliance.
Workplace productivity dips in Australia due to sleeping disorders
Sleep disorders can negatively affect employees’ productivity by up to 40%, which amounts to around four weeks of work time.
Pay remote employees more, says Australian union
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.
Redefining of casual work in Australia spark concerns over flexibility and pay
Changes to casual work risk exclude individuals with regular work patterns, reducing flexibility and pay for university students, retirees, and others.
Employment opportunities increased for disabled people in Australia
Australia’s disabled community and their needs will be put forth in a new employment service framework that seeks to help them get hired.
Employers in Australia and New Zealand embrace four-day workweek
Successful trials in Australia and New Zealand have demonstrated benefits to health, lifestyle, and work behaviour, said a RMIT professor.
Losing concentration? Time to take a break… for five minutes
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.
More employees in Australia ditching lunch breaks
Workplace demands and financial constraints are causing office employees in Australia to neglect their lunch breaks.
More employees in Australia feeling unsafe while at work
Australian employees in small businesses are reportedly feeling harassed and bullied in their jobs, a new survey tasked for work health and safety found.
Australia strengthens workplace protection for vulnerable employees
The ratification of international treaties will see Australia heighten efforts to reduce workplace violence and harassment.
Empowering women’s economic success in Queensland
The Queensland government has committed A$16.3 million to empower women and boost their workforce participation.
Australia to raise minimum wage by 5.75% from July
More than two million employees are expected to benefit from the wage raise, as living costs continue to soar in the country.
Female employment rate hits all-time high in Australia
With more employees transitioning from part-time to full-time jobs, more than three million women are now enjoying full-time employment.
Hiding chronic pain at work higher than likely for leaders
Leaders choose not to reveal chronic health issues due to fears of being perceived as incapable and missing out on career growth opportunities.
Australia strengthens employment sector for PWDs
New funding will bolster supported employment for people with disabilities by expanding opportunities and workforce support.