Human resources
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Attract the best talent by building your culture and brand
Rachel Bevans | January 29, 2018Should you concentrate on building your corporate culture or your employer brand to engage and attract the right talent in the competitive labour market of today?
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Public consultation opens on super compliance proposals
First 5000 | January 25, 2018New measures to strengthen the ATO’s investigative powers and ensure that smaller firms meet their superannuation liabilities will protect workers and reduce Australia’s $2.8 billion super gap.
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Firms warned against abusing ‘work experience’ schemes
First 5000 | January 24, 2018Unscrupulous firms which profit from the unpaid labour of young people on phony ‘work experience’ schemes face stiff fines under the Fair Work Act.
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New NSW Apprenticeship Act should boost skills but 1,000 places remain open
First 5000 | January 22, 2018Changes to the rules that govern NSW apprenticeships should improve their job relevance but 1,000 places still have no takers for 2018.
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The pros and cons of outsourcing
Stephen Barnes | January 21, 2018Outsourcing ancilliary activities such as administration and back office operations can help firms focus on their core activities, but cutting staff overheads can bring its own costs.
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The problem isn’t unskilled graduates, it’s a lack of full-time job opportunities
Shirley Jackson | January 20, 2018Businesses have criticised students for graduating with degrees which don’t equip them for the workplace, but the real problem is the lack of full time jobs available for young people today.
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Women fighting the gender pay gap need more than discrimination laws
Alice Orchiston | January 14, 2018Equal pay laws have not been enough to ensure women are paid fairly for the same work as men. A range of other measures are therefore required to achieve pay equality.
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Is it time to replace reference checks?
Melissa Wheeler | January 7, 2018The ritual of securing references from job candidates tends to favour people from privileged backgrounds. Would alternative methods of assessment help mid-sized companies pick the best person for the job?
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Work related training in long term decline
First 5000 | January 5, 2018Despite repeated calls for a better skilled workforce, new ABS data shows the percentage of people undergoing workplace education and training continues to fall.
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Employment expectations hit a six year high
First 5000 | December 12, 2017Australian hiring expectations have hit a six year high, led by strong growth in mining and construction; however, wholesale and retail continues to lag behind growth in other sectors.
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Why you should create an agile workspace
Belinda Lyone | December 12, 2017We no longer have to be tied to our desks. Modern technology allows people to work any time, anywhere. Creating agile, modern workspaces can reduce costs, boost productivity and attract creative employees.
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Your employees need coaching, not gadgets
Grace McCarthy | December 8, 2017The greatest reward for a leader is seeing their staff develop and grow. Treat staff well and they treat your customers well, allowing your business to flourish.
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Three keys to creating cohesive virtual teams
Ruth MacKay | December 6, 2017As the modern workplace continues its acceleration into the virtual space, managers must take care to ensure productivity and teamwork are maintained in a more distributed workforce.
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Unpaid overtime and the future of work
First 5000 | November 29, 2017A recent survey on unpaid overtime raises more fundamental questions about workforce suspicion of technological change.
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Your chance to support AccessAbility Day
First 5000 | November 21, 2017Australian mid-sized firms can explore the benefits of employing more people with disabilities on an AccessAbility Day from December 4th to 8th.