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The Secret to Engaging and Retaining Top Talent

The Secret to Engaging and Retaining Top Talent

By on Jun 28, 2023 in Employee Engagement, Managing People, Team Development | 0 comments

It is no secret that engaging and retaining top talent remains one of the top three challenges facing leaders in the current economic environment.* So, I thought I would start with a good news story about one of our long-term clients. This visionary business owner had a goal, to establish a sustainable team around her that would one day allow her to help over one...

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HR Alert – Minimum Wage Increase, Shutdown Provision Changes, Training Obligation

HR Alert – Minimum Wage Increase, Shutdown Provision Changes, Training Obligation

By on Jun 22, 2023 in HR Alert | 0 comments

As we approach the second half of the year, we are seeing a continuation of the Fair Work changes that kicked off 2023. This alert will highlight the following: Minimum wage and superannuation increase Changes to shutdown provisions Training obligations specifically regarding policies and procedures Minimum wage increase: Starting from July 1, 2023, the national...

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HR Alert – Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace

HR Alert – Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace

By on Jun 22, 2023 in HR Alert | 0 comments

From April 1st, 2023, the Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) laws in Australia, specifically the Commonwealth Code of practice: managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace have been updated. This will impact how businesses managing, report and prevent psychosocial hazards in the workplace. But what exactly are psychosocial hazards? According to Comcare...

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HR Alert – Family and Domestic Violence Leave

HR Alert – Family and Domestic Violence Leave

By on Jun 22, 2023 in HR Alert | 0 comments

The Government has made changes to paid Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) Laws in Australia. As of 1 February 2023, the NES has been updated to reflect these changes. Fair Work Information Statement. When does this come into effect? Medium to Large Businesses (15+ employees): 1 February 2023. Small Businesses (less than 15 employees) 1 August 2023  What does this...

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HR Alert – Legislative Changes

HR Alert – Legislative Changes

By on Jun 22, 2023 in HR Alert | 0 comments

Over the last couple of years we have grown accustomed to constant change, more pressure and more obligations. We have seen changes come into effect brought on by the pandemic, a change in Government on a federal level,  and the evolving economic climate.   We acknowledge that this can be overwhelming, because there is so much to stay on top of while still running...

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