Big Changes Ahead: Australia’s Minimum Wage Increase from July 1st, 2024
As the calendar flips to July 1st, 2024, workers across Australia will see a significant boost in their paychecks. The Fair Work Commission has announced a much-anticipated minimum wage increase that promises to uplift the living standards for many Australians. Here at VeiraMal, we understand the intricacies and implications of these changes, especially for businesses…
It’s that time of the year… WGEA Reporting time!
But what is WGEA reporting exactly? Let’s break it down. For the past 14 years, all private-sector employers with over 100 employees have had to report data annually about the gender gap among their employees. Think of it like an annual check-up for our workforce health. On February 27th, 2024, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency…
Sleighing Stress: Navigating the Holiday Hustle in the Workplace
Deck the halls with boughs of jolly, or is it holly? Either way, the holiday season is upon us, and it’s not all sugarplums and sleigh rides. In fact, a recent survey revealed that 40% of people are more stressed than a turkey on Thanksgiving during this supposedly festive time. Why the holiday headache, you…
Using AI for Resume Building — Boon or Bane?
Have you ever used AI to assist you in writing a resume? According to a poll on LinkedIn, 42% of job seekers use AI to generate a resume to apply for a job. These AI-powered resume builders assist job seekers in creating compelling resumes that draw the attention of employers. Combining the features of analysing…
Are you a workaholic?
Step into the office pantry, and you’ll be privy to a curious blend of tales – a cocktail of exhaustion and pride. Your colleagues will regale you with stories of their high-octane workdays, the minutiae of meetings, the ins and outs of client interactions, all while sipping on their third cup of coffee like it’s…
A candidate’s guide to go from ‘Meh’ to ‘Memorable’
For candidates, and recruiters job seeking can be year long events. But there’s pockets of time when recruitment is at its peak. It’s the time of year when folks yearn for change and dream of swapping their old work chairs for shiny new ones. But let’s face it, job hunting can be a wild ride,…