Australia’s record job vacancies are unlikely to lead to higher wages
It is unlikely the COVID-related labour shortages are enough to make a permanent difference to wages.
The Great Resignation is gendered and women don’t have a choice
Australia’s outdated paid parental scheme bakes “primary” and “secondary” carers into family structures, reinforcing the exodus of women from work.
Gender equality agency wants to expand reporting rules for businesses with 50 staff
The national agency for gender equality in the workplace wants private businesses with 50 or more staff to report on pay, parental leave and super in a bid to make conditions fairer for workers.
Why hiring over the Christmas period will give your business an advantage
We are operating in unpredictable times, and being attuned to strategies and ideas to assist future success and growth, even if it’s just an edge, is worth considering.
The 10 signs your staff member is about to resign
If one of these behaviours surfaces there is generally no cause for alarm, but if you see a cluster of them happening, it’s time to investigate and prepare for the worst.
Everything you need to know about employee share scheme changes
An overhaul to employee share scheme legislation is expected to be tabled in parliament this week. Here’s what’s changing, and what it means for startups.
The shift to working from home is helping women with endometriosis reach their full work potential
A national survey of women with endometriosis found a lack of flexible arrangements created hardships in the workplace.
Checklist: The dos and don’ts of performance reviews
Follow these checklists to make sure you are doing and saying all of the right things when undertaking performance reviews.
The five key qualities of ethical business leadership
Having an ethical leader is directly linked to a company’s long-term success, and there are five key qualities every leader should aspire to — regardless of industry.
Performance reviews 101: Why are they important and where do you start?
This guide will help you structure performance reviews so that they’re actually valuable to you and your employees.
‘Use uncertainty to your advantage’: Seven ways to use The Great Resignation to find the best staff
A challenging hiring market is forcing employers to think and plan ahead, and reframe the way we look at teams and recruitment.
Country Road’s commitment to sustainability doesn’t cover the blind spot in its ethical focus
How could a company so highly regarded for its commitment to sustainability have provoked staff to strike for almost a fortnight?