Tradies are anxious about fuel costs, underpayment and job security, report finds
Optus Business' State of Tradies survey also found two-thirds of construction workers are doing it tough mentally, with long working hours and work/life balance taking a mental and emotional toll.
A 5.1% minimum wage hike would have a “huge impact” on small businesses, COSBOA says
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says his party would support a 5.1% lift to the minimum wage to keep pace with the cost of living.
Blackbird has unveiled an expanded parental leave policy and it wants startups to copy it
The new policy offers all Blackbird staff 20 weeks of paid parental leave, up from the 16 weeks previously offered to primary caregivers and six weeks available to secondary caregivers.
DoorDash, TWU sign industry-first agreement on gig economy principles, paving the way for further regulation
The agreement outlines key principles for workers and companies operating in the gig economy while backing the push for enforceable industry standards.
Has the ‘Great Resignation’ actually happened in Australia? Let’s look at the evidence
The essence of the ‘Great Resignation’ is that through pandemic epiphanies, there is a significant upswing of people quitting their jobs.
Global survey finds almost 50% of women have experienced burnout in the past 12 months
The Deloitte report surveyed more than 5000 working women across 10 countries and found that women are experiencing “alarming levels” of stress and burnout at work.
Kindly exclude me from your meeting: Why more participants equals less productivity
In a world more eager to hear diverse perspectives, inclusion is inherently good. But like everything, overdoing it comes at a cost.
The PM called gig economy workers “small businesses”. Here’s why that’s wrong
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says gig economy workers receive less than minimum wage because they are small business owners and that's what can happen when you run a business.
Why hiring “other leaders” helped lifestyle brand for new mothers The Memo grow its revenue 330% in 12 months
Since the company launched in October 2019, it’s seen rapid and significant growth, including a 126% revenue increase from October 2021 to April this year alone, compared with the previous six-month period.
Boomerang employees: Why businesses should consider rehiring former employees
As we fight to address skill shortages caused by accelerated demand for tech skills, border closures and international travel bans, a new trend is emerging: boomerang employees.
Four in five skilled migrants’ qualifications are not recognised for work in Australia: Research
The new research into culturally and linguistically diverse workers was conducted by Australian employment services provider MAX Solutions and not-for-profit HOST International.
Australia’s paid parental leave scheme is outdated. It’s time for bold ideas
Australia's current 18-week scheme has barely changed since its introduction 12 years ago, and it remains ones of the least generous across OECD countries.