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Are you experiencing turnover, which appears separate to Covid-19 related issues?

Leadership development within schoolsA school is a place for learning, a not-for-profit entity working to provide an education to students led by a Principal.

Covid-19 has significantly impacted the way we work and manage our businesses and for most this has been a significant increase in the use of on-line platforms. In March 2020 there were 62 million downloads for video conferencing technology across IOS and Apple platforms, setting a new record. (Business Insider April 2020)

With the backdrop of the #MeToo movement, the changes to the Criminal Code (WA) which created intimate images distribution offences in 2019, and the Australian Human Rights Commission Respect@Work: Sexual Harassment National Inquiry Report (2020).

The Work Health and Safety Bill 2019 (the Bill) due to be passed into law imminently, will see some major changes to the way in which Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) functions in our state.

Have your goal posts moved much this year?

The Federal Court has recently handed down a decision that will impact businesses nationwide. The landmark decision ruled in WorkPac v Rossato that casual worker, Mr.

Many companies have asked their employees to work remotely in response to the uncertainties presented by COVID-19, and in conjunction with directives and advice from the Federal and State Governmen

The new Annualised Wage provisions by Fair Work Commission places new and potentially onerous requirements on employers who pay annualised salaries in substitution for applicable award rates. These changes will impact the way many companies set pay rates, employee time keeping, inform employees, reconcile payroll records and deal with potential underpayments.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) Full-Bench has handed down a decision which will change annualised salary provisions for many modern awards from 1 March 2020.

When resource projects get the green light everyone in the community directly or indirectly benefits. Although the construction phase is short lived; the new resource projects generate huge b

In the months following the Mondelez v AMWU case, which resulted in significant changes to

There is no doubt mental health is topical.

There is a whole new generation of university graduates stepping out into the world, eager to make a start on their professional careers. As a recent graduate myself I fall into this category.

There has been a shift over the years in the way the performance appraisal is conducted, particularly in the frequency of discussions, leading to a more meaningful experience for both manager and e

Typically associated with sweaty palms and a general feeling of discomfort, it's likely that at some point you've dealt with the pay increase question, either as the employee...or the manager.

It's the three words that all companies hear, yet most find hard to actively respond to; Corporate Social Responsibility.

In September Prime Minister Scott Morrison flagged the Australian Government will make it a priority to encourage migrants to move to smaller capital centres - including Perth - and into regional a

Australian Industrial Relations legislation has provided casual employees with a 25% casual loading to compensate for paid sick and annual leave, redundancy and other entitlements, but this has now been challenged by an unprecedented Federal Court decision, followed by updates to all Modern Awards.

Business owners today realise how dependent they are on the talent and motivation of their employees to help their business grow and succeed.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, men are three times more likely to commit suicide than women, with suicide one of the highest causes of death for men under the age of 35…but why?

Do you use Siri on your iPhone? Own a smart vehicle? Used the on-line pop-up helper on the ATO or a similar website?

My fellow graduates and I feel unsure about how well we will fit into a new workplace, and how other employees and management will treat us.

Salary benchmarking can be as illuminating for businesses as it is for employees.

Attracting and retaining talented individuals is a challenge faced by many, if not most, businesses and increasingly it is the ‘intangibles' you offer that can make all the difference.

Dear John, I am writing on behalf of graduates everywhere to advise you as to how and why hiring a graduate like me can and will benefit your business!

It is 6.30pm and we still have many employees sitting at their desks. George is online shopping.... Sarah is on Facebook organising dinner with friends.

In 2007, Google created a dedicated analytics team to support their People Operations (Human Resources) function and thus coined the term people analytics.

Nearly two in every five employees have caring responsibilities for children; so, chances are your business employs one or more working parents.

In Western Australia, approximately two people are injured per hour seriously enough to take one or more days/shifts off work.

Employees seek reward for their efforts and so regular pay reviews are an important element for any organisation to ensure employees maintain an appropriate level of remuneration.

Research has shown employees are more likely to succeed in the workplace if they have a mentor.

Whether we call them performance appraisals, reviews, feedback or the current trending term, ‘check-ins' every organisation has its own process of identifying, measuring, and developing an employee

Once upon a time flexibility in the workplace was the sole domain of working parents, however our changing world has seen an increased expectation across all areas of your business. As with all change, this presents the organisation with a number of opportunities, as well as challenges.

Managing ill and injured employees can be extremely testing, particularly when you suspect the absenteeism may not be genuine…or when it is genuine, but their absences are beginning to negatively impact on your operations!

Narcissistic, adaptable and creative are character traits commonly associated with Millennial (Upwork Inc. 2015).

The fourth industrial revolution theory predicts entry level white collar jobs will be eradicated by technology.

Modern Awards can be confusing, from determining what award applies, to identifying how each job is classified in the award, and then what your people are entitled to… Overtime?

It's common knowledge that often the best applicants are currently employed, however recent studies suggest that nine out of ten Australians are keen to know about a job opportunity regardless of h