Overtime and Fair Compensation: What Australian Workers Need to Know

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In today’s fast-paced work environment, overtime has become a common reality for many Australian workers. While it can be an opportunity to earn extra income, excessive overtime can blur the lines of workplace boundaries, leading to burnout and disrupting the delicate work-life balance that every employee strives to achieve. Understanding the legal framework around overtime and the responsibilities of both employers and employees is crucial in maintaining a fair and sustainable workplace.

Burnout in the Workplace: Recognising the Signs and Taking Action

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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.

Understanding Staff Turnover: The Key to Organisational Growth

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Staff turnover is more than just a number – it’s a vital sign of an organisation’s health. When employees leave and new ones come in, it can shake up the dynamics of the workplace. That’s why understanding and managing staff turnover is crucial for business growth. It impacts productivity, morale, and overall success. In this […]

Focusing on the Incoming Enthusiastic Talent

Focusing on the Incoming Enthusiastic Talent

Every time someone leaves an organisation, there is an opportunity to hire someone new and keep them engaged for a long time. However, a compelling employee value proposition is only one part of attracting top talent. Other aspects of the process include focusing on the incoming enthusiastic talent and ensuring they have a positive experience during the recruitment process.

Everything you need to know about R U OK? Day

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Australians are encouraged to ask their friends, family, colleagues, or acquaintances one fundamental question – ‘are you ok?’ Everything you need to know about R U OK? Day will be discussed by us. Above all, this day normalises a conversation that can be challenging. Still, some doubt whether the workplace is the right place to have those conversations.

Three Tips on How to Create a Recruitment Marketing Strategy

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In general, HR and marketing seem unrelated in a company. On the other hand, human resources employ more marketing principles in attracting top talent. Recruitment marketing involves drawing potential employees to discover job openings and apply for positions. To boost their business reputation, organisations need to learn tips on how to create a recruitment marketing strategy.

How to Choose the Best Employee Development Software

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The challenge today is how to choose the best employee development software for HR managers. Since there are so many options available, the critical question is, which software will suit the interests of everyone in the organisation? This includes team members who want to see accurate results in terms of their skills, and the organisation, which wants a cost-effective, high ROI solution. Continue reading below to know how to choose the best employee development software.

How to Achieve Enormous Success in D&I Initiatives

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Multicultural teams have a distinct performance advantage, and it is not just about culture. They are diverse in thinking, abilities, preferences, and environments, among other factors. HR enables leaders to manage people better. When people have permission to be themselves at work, they are usually happier, more engaged, and perform better. Today, leaders face the challenge of how to achieve enormous success in D&I initiatives.

How to Find the Right Talent in Four Unusual Ways

How to Find the Right Talent in Four Unusual Ways

Talent shortages have stunted the growth of many businesses, with unemployment rates at record lows. Putting much stress on hiring teams it’s an incredibly frustrating situation. Continue reading below to learn how to find the right talent in four unusual ways and how you can make the most of it.