The HR profession in Australia is also shifting towards an advisory role, with line managers assuming traditional HR responsibilities.
Hiring persons with disabilities can positively impact workplace culture and bring financial benefits to organisations, says a government body in Australia.
Young employees want their employers to implement authentic and effective mental health initiatives as a condition to stay.
The Sick Pay Guarantee scheme allows casual and contract employees to access up to 38 hours a year of sick and carer’s pay.
The four-day workweek is part of a raft of recommendations made by the Senate work and care committee to improve employees’ work-life balance.
Australia has set targets to increase women’s participation in male-dominated industries to address skills shortages.
The Australian state has introduced a new programme aimed at providing more opportunities for women to thrive in the workplace.
While the use of AI in workplaces has increased, many employees in Australia remain sceptical of AI’s use at work, including for HR management.
Despite being as qualified as their male counterparts, some female employees in Australia continue to be denied equal opportunities by their employers.
Leah Weckert becomes Coles’ first female CEO, focusing on enhancing customer experience and creating value for shareholders.
Global hiring grew across many regions in the world, with the majority of job roles designed to be performed remotely, according to a new Deel report.
Properly funded reforms and initiatives can provide greater choice and control to employees in Australia with disabilities.
Flexibility working is crucial for retaining employees, but they need more control over their working arrangements to make the most of hybrid work.
An employers’ organisation has called on employers to create a supportive environment for employees caring for both children and elderly parents.
The National Australia Bank (NAB) has launched an in-house version of She Builds CloudUp programme to boost gender diversity in tech.
The Women of Colour Executive Leadership Programme is launched to help diverse women advance their careers.
Employees affected by domestic violence and family violence will be able to take time off without losing their jobs.
With the interchangeable holiday policy, employees at Unilever are free to exchange a public holiday for another day that is more significant to them.
Vacancies remain at historically high levels in Australia, indicating strong employment and a healthy labour market.
People with disabilities will benefit from the programme as it explores innovative approaches to drive change in the workplace.
Digital transformation and cybersecurity are also among organisation’s top priorities, a KPMG Australia survey has found.
The Australian government believes more efforts can be made to encourage workplace giving and make it a key component of national philanthropic goals.
Most employees still work two days a week or more from home, the Melbourne CBD Return to Office Survey for December found.
The creation of Jobs and Skills Councils reinforces Australia’s commitment to tripartite leadership, uniting stakeholders to address workforce challenges.
The factors that weigh on unfair compensation include discrimination, bias in hiring, and having more men in senior management roles.
Health, meaningful employment, a decent income, and an adequate level of wealth are factors to enable individuals to participate and contribute to society.
Employers must do more to eradicate workplace harassment in their organisations, said the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Employees in the country are convinced about the benefits of a shortened workweek and employers are ready to oblige.
When introduced, the new legislation will allow employees from across different workplaces to collectively negotiate pay rises.
Offering flexibility at work is helping drive gender equality in Australia’s workplaces, says the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.