Workplace flexibility is king, but many employers are falling short
Flexibility working is crucial for retaining employees, but they need more control over their working arrangements to make the most of hybrid work.
Family-work balance: Supporting the sandwich generation in the workplace
An employers’ organisation has called on employers to create a supportive environment for employees caring for both children and elderly parents.
NAB leads Australia’s drive to increase female participation in tech
The National Australia Bank (NAB) has launched an in-house version of She Builds CloudUp programme to boost gender diversity in tech.
Australia aims to create diverse female leadership in the workplace
The Women of Colour Executive Leadership Programme is launched to help diverse women advance their careers.
Australia offers paid leave scheme to combat family and domestic violence
Employees affected by domestic violence and family violence will be able to take time off without losing their jobs.
Unilever allows employees to swap public holidays
With the interchangeable holiday policy, employees at Unilever are free to exchange a public holiday for another day that is more significant to them.
Unemployment remains low despite drop in jobs in Australia
Vacancies remain at historically high levels in Australia, indicating strong employment and a healthy labour market.
Australia introduces pilot project for disability employment
People with disabilities will benefit from the programme as it explores innovative approaches to drive change in the workplace.
Talent the top concern for Australia’s business leaders in 2023
Digital transformation and cybersecurity are also among organisation’s top priorities, a KPMG Australia survey has found.
Workplace giving programmes may help reach philanthropy goals
The Australian government believes more efforts can be made to encourage workplace giving and make it a key component of national philanthropic goals.
Employees in Melbourne commute less frequently to city for work
Most employees still work two days a week or more from home, the Melbourne CBD Return to Office Survey for December found.
Australia plans to strengthen skills sector with A$402 million investment
The creation of Jobs and Skills Councils reinforces Australia’s commitment to tripartite leadership, uniting stakeholders to address workforce challenges.
Employers in Australia urged to close gender pay gap
The factors that weigh on unfair compensation include discrimination, bias in hiring, and having more men in senior management roles.
Gender equity for women in Australia requires more action
Health, meaningful employment, a decent income, and an adequate level of wealth are factors to enable individuals to participate and contribute to society.
Workplace harassment continues to impact employees in Australia
Employers must do more to eradicate workplace harassment in their organisations, said the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Most Australians want a four-day workweek
Employees in the country are convinced about the benefits of a shortened workweek and employers are ready to oblige.
Australia set to pass bill supporting multi-employer bargaining
When introduced, the new legislation will allow employees from across different workplaces to collectively negotiate pay rises.
More companies in Australia adopting flexible work arrangements
Offering flexibility at work is helping drive gender equality in Australia’s workplaces, says the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
Australia urged to consider relevancy of long-service leave
In line with the current challenge of attracting and retaining the best talent, employers should consider strategies that address employees’ current needs.
Employees in Australia failing to achieve work-life balance
Employees in Australia are clocking six weeks of unpaid overtime hours each year and are finding it hard to disconnect from work.
Addressing the health concerns of female employees in Australia
A number of unions are gearing up to campaign for both menstrual and menopause leave for female employees.
Australia clamps down on workplace harassment and violence
A newly tabled convention includes legislation that mandates employers to maintain workplace policies against harassment and violence.
Most Australians support multi-employer bargaining proposal
Multi-employer bargaining, as outlined in a new bill, allows employees from different workplaces to collectively negotiate pay rises.
Childcare the largest barrier to female workforce participation in Australia
Employers can offer the flexibility to work part-time hours as a means to increase female workforce participation.
Work from home could cost more for Australian workers
If approved and implemented, new tax rules will potentially see lower tax reductions for employees working from home.
Unilever trials four-day workweek in Australian office
For the next 12 months, employees will have the flexibility to choose which day or set of hours is most suitable for them to take off.
Australia to ban wage secrecy clauses in job contracts
Such clauses have traditionally been used to stop co-workers from comparing their wage package and pushing for pay hikes.
Australia strengthens flexible work rights with new workplace legislation
As part of the new legislation, flexible work will be made more accessible to employees who are parents or care givers, among others.
Increasing hybrid work transforms firms in Australia
Employee experience and overall business processes are changing as employees embrace remote work post-pandemic.
Australia extends paid parental leave to more families
From July 2023, parents hoping to qualify for the extended parental pay scheme will be assessed on their combined income.