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It is more important than ever for organisational leaders to find ways to bring recognition into the workplace and embed employee appreciation within their company culture.
Why is it more important than ever?
Recently the Inclusion@Work Index assessed Australian employee wellbeing in the...
Implementing a Recognition program – Why it’s important!
Acknowledging good work has both workplace and individual benefits, in terms of creating a culture of recognition and building habits of gratitude. An effective way of instilling recognition within your company is to implement...
The 5 Languages of Appreciation
In our last blog post we discussed one tool employers can use to promote a recognition culture at work using a recognition program, such as Recogniise (click here to read).
We acknowledge each person is different and therefore has different preferred ways of...
Do you know the key differences between an Employee and independent Contractor?
From 26 August 2024 a new definition of employment has been added to the Fair Work Act, to assist businesses and individuals in clarifying if someone is considered an employee or a contractor.
Let's break...
In the process of drafting a Drugs, Alcohol & Smoking policy or not sure where to start? Continue reading for key tips, tricks & inclusions to update and/or draft your workplace policy.
Why do I need a Drugs, Alcohol & Smoking policy?
Both employees and...
Updates to the WA workers compensation law
On 1 July 2024 the new Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 replaced the previous 1981 Act, with the aim of providing greater clarity surrounding worker and employer requirements.
Let’s break down the new obligations and...
Changes to attendance at compulsory conciliation conferences - Here's what you need to know!
As part of the Closing Loopholes Act 2023, from 15 December 2023 changes were made regarding who is required to attend a compulsory conciliation conference once a Protected Action Ballot Order...
Did you know employers can be held accountable for any discriminatory actions by their employees or agents? It's called vicarious liability -- here's how you can ensure your anti-discrimination policies meet the minimum requirements.
Why do I need an anti-discrimination policy? ...
Employees covered under a Modern Award are entitled to allowances for doing certain tasks, working in certain locations, using a special skill or for incurring expenses for doing their job.
A common example is the travel allowance which under some Awards provides an employee payment if the...
Calling all Employees and Employers covered by the Retail Award!
From 14 May 2024 the Fair Work Commission introduced changes to the Retail Award, regarding the pay rate for employees when they don't get the minimum break between shifts.
Key Changes:
If an employee works a shift...
Last week the Commission announced changes to the National Minimum Wage and the Award Minimum Wage for 2024. Here's what you need to know!
What has changed?
From 1 July 2024, the National Minimum Wage and the Award Minimum Wage will increase by 3.75%.
For employees...
Changes to Delegates' Rights - Here's what you need to know!
From 1 July 2024 we will see delegates' rights terms included in all Modern Awards. Any Enterprise Agreements and workplace determinations made after this date will also need to include a delegates' rights term.
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