Workplace Inclusion and Rights
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UNSW law students release international guide to protect migrant workers
First 5000 | June 3, 2018A ground-breaking guide compiled by UNSW Sydney law students looks to clarify who is responsible for protecting the rights of 150 million migrant workers around the world.
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The true dimensions of insecure work
Jim Stanford | June 1, 2018Less than half of employed Australians now hold a “standard” job: that is, a permanent full-time paid job with leave entitlements. That’s the startling finding of a new report on the growing insecurity of work published by the Centre for Future Work.
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Victorian employers to face jail for wage theft
First 5000 | May 28, 2018New legislation proposed by the Labor party in Victoria threatens employers who exploit workers by withholding pay with jail time and heavy fines.
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Strong start for Queensland’s labour hire scheme
First 5000 | May 18, 2018The Palaszczuk Government’s new labour hire scheme has received more than 1,300 applications in its first month of operation.
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First nations youth summit attracts indigenous entreprenuers
First 5000 | May 12, 2018Over 100 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth will travel to Brisbane from across Australia to attend the First Nations Youth Summit at Fishburners, Australia’s largest community of scalable tech startups.
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Nominate a firm for the Susan Ryan Age Diversity Awards
Lyn Goodear | May 10, 2018Applications are now open for the Susan Ryan Age Diversity Awards to recognise organisations enriching the age diversity and inclusion of their workforces in innovative, exciting ways.
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Australia lags global leaders in gender parity
First 5000 | May 3, 2018Australia has made significant strides towards gender equality, but is still falling behind global leaders, according to new research by the McKinsey Global Institute.
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SMEs need simpler workplace relations
First 5000 | April 30, 2018The Small Business Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, has released a position paper calling for a range of steps to help SMEs navigate Australia’s overly complex workplace relations system.
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The 40 factors which create a positive working culture
First 5000 | March 31, 2018A global survey of 20,000 workers identifies 40 factors which firms can adopt to encourage a positive working culture which benefits both male and female employees and the company’s bottom line.
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Time’s up – It’s no longer a man’s world
Jerril Rechter | March 24, 2018It’s no longer ok for businesses and industries to carry on with the status quo – women are demanding equality and a safe workplace and community – and it’s about time.
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Yes or no to regulation – The ‘gig economy’ debate
First 5000 | March 22, 2018The Australian Council for Trade Unions is calling for greater protection for workers in an increasingly deregulated and casualised labour market, while the Centre for Independent Studies warns that more rules will cut output and cost jobs.
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Five mistakes to avoid this Easter
Djessika Savouts | March 19, 2018Djessika Savouts of Employsure reminds employers of their pay award and penalty rate responsibilities this Easter long weekend.
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Recognising women in the workforce on International Women’s Day
First 5000 | March 8, 2018Small and Family Business Ombudsman, Kate Carnell acknowledges the importance of women in the workforce and SMEs on International Women’s Day.
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Women make strides but are stopped short of the boardroom
First 5000 | March 8, 2018Australian women are progressing on jobs, super, pay and education but still fail to find representation on company boards.
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Celebrate female success in family firms on International Women’s Day
Kim Harland | March 8, 2018Women play an increasingly important part in today’s business world, from starting their own companies to running major international corporations, but also have a vital role in sustaining family firms.