by Bronwen Kaspers | Dec 13, 2019 | Human Resources, Workplace
Australia now has the oldest retirement age in the developed world, which means the trend of older workers working for younger bosses will soon be the rule, rather than the exception. Young and older workers have very different values and ideas so how can they both...
by Bronwen Kaspers | Dec 12, 2019 | Human Resources, Workplace
Mental illness is often misunderstood, and in the workplace, common mental illness conditions like stress, anxiety and depression can affect your employee’s mood, thinking and behaviour. For some people, mental illness is a single episode, and for others, it is a...
by Bronwen Kaspers | Nov 20, 2019 | Human Resources, Workplace
Giving your new employee a great onboarding experience from Day 1 will set the tone on what’s to come, and leave a lasting impression on your new team member. Every interaction and experience they have with their new colleagues in the early days really will count....
by Mitchell Wheatley | Nov 14, 2019 | Fair Work Compliance, NEWS, Workplace
Every year, an annual report is prepared with information about the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) achievements, corporate arrangement & performance. The Fair Work Commission Annual Report for 2018-19 was recently released, and we’ll summarise some of the key...
by Bronwen Kaspers | Oct 28, 2019 | Human Resources, Workplace
Psychometric testing is commonly used by recruiters and employers as a very broad-brush approach to measuring a candidate’s relevant strengths and weaknesses. The results are then used to assess the candidate’s employment suitability and company-candidate fit. These...
by Ruth Bourke | Oct 1, 2019 | Human Resources, Payroll, Workplace
We answer the top five common questions that arise in the workplace regarding public holidays including pay, leave & entitlements. Five common questions about public holidays When are some upcoming public holidays? Can I ask my employees to work on a public...
