Calls for maternity leave to be extended in Australia
Research has shown that parental care leads to better developmental outcomes, which is key for success in school, the workplace and larger community.
Half of Australian businesses have never hired persons with disabilities
Last year, only 53.4% (1 million) of working-aged people with disability participated in the labour force, according to a new survey.
Large enterprises in Australia to continue hybrid work
Health authorities have been calling for a return to widespread remote work because of a worsening winter COVID-19 wave.
Australia’s skill crisis regarded as top challenge
Job ads have increased for six straight months as the country continues to face a shortfall of skilled workers.
Workers in Australia found more job opportunities in May quarter
Job vacancies in the three months to May jumped 13.8%, from the previous quarter, to 480,100, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Australia mulls increasing parental leave for working fathers
Currently, the primary caregiver in a relationship receives 18 weeks of paid leave at the minimum wage, while fathers receive just two weeks of paid leave.
Jobseekers in Australia with accrued demerits offered clean slate
Under the new Workforce Australia scheme, new criteria have been set for jobseekers to continue receiving government support.
Women in Australia under-represented in workplace leadership
Australian women are more educated and qualified than men, but are under-represented in leadership positions and workforce participation.
Australia’s Queensland state scraps “maternity leave” term
The government hopes that the change in terms would promote gender inclusivity and encourage gender-neutral language.
Some Australian businesses struggle to find suitable staff
About 31% of employing businesses are having difficulty finding suitable staff, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Australia’s unemployment at historic low for third straight month
Fresh data has revealed that Australia’s job market continued to strengthen as the unemployment rate remains at a historic low.
Australia ready to implement minimum wage hike
The increase to A$40 a week will take effect on July 1, although this would be delayed for selected sectors and industries.
South Australia increases compensation for workplace injury
This comes after the state government reached a compromise with business unions, and increased the injury impairment threshold to 35% from 30%.
More Australian businesses try out four-day workweek
Organisations across a range of industries are gearing up to give Australian workers a four-day working week for six months with no cut to pay.
Calls for flexible work arrangements for frontline workers in Australia
These could include providing options for flexible rosters, shift swapping, job shares, compressed work weeks, split shifts and multi-skilling.
Australia’s Labour Party backs pay increase for low wage workers
The country’s Fair Work Commission will rule this month on a wage rise for the nation’s lowest-paid workers.
Eco-friendly policies could entice Australian workers back to office
‘Going green’ could bring workers back to the city and create a conducive work environment that improves health and wellbeing.
More Australian employers certified “family inclusive”
Of the 70 employers that have achieved the Family Friendly Workplaces (FFW) certification, 70% are providing gender equal access to paid parental leave.
Millions of Australians to see biggest pay increase in years
If implemented, a 4% minimum wage increase will represent the biggest percentage increase in more than 10 years.
Four-day workweek trialled in Australia and New Zealand
The four-day workweek has been advocated by some organisations, as a platform that can boost a better work-life balance.
Businesses in Australia prioritise immigration and skills policy
The upcoming Labour Party summit will discuss these topics, potentially paving the way for reforms such as wage theft legislation.
Australia’s job mobility reaches highest level in a decade
Some 1.3 million people changed jobs during the second year of the pandemic, an increase of 300,000 year-on-year.
Australia’s jobless rate hits 50-year low in April
The unemployment rate for males declined by 0.2 percentage points to 4%, its lowest level since October 2008.
Real income in Australia shrinks as wage growth trails behind inflation
The gap between inflation and workers’ pay rises meant workers were on track to be A$4,000 worse off on average this year in real terms.
Employers in Australia warn against further minimum wage raise
The Australian Industry Group has urged the Fair Work Commission to adopt a “cautious approach in adjusting wages”.
Australia trade union urges for hike in minimum wage
To mitigate the effects of rapidly rising inflation, a major Australian union is calling for the minimum wage to be increased by 5.5%.
Female employees in Australia promised more support measures
These include gender pay equity, improved career options, improved parental leave, and elimination of sexual harassment.
Australian firms face higher costs of doing business
Of firms which experienced an increase in cost, some 21% stated that costs had increased to “a great extent, said the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
People at work 2022: A workforce view in Asia Pacific
In a recent episode of HRM TV, Nela Richardson, ADP’s Chief Economist, shared key workforce trends from countries in the APAC region.
Major employers in Australia stick to vaccine mandate
New South Wales is removing most of its vaccination mandates next month, although Victoria has not announced an end to its vaccination mandates.