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The Fair Work Commission Announcement: How Businesses Can Prepare
The Fair Work Commission announcement will bring big changes to businesses throughout Australia. The national minimum wage and all modern award minimum wage rates will increase by 3.75%, starting on July 1, 2024. This decision came after a review of living standards, the needs of low-paid workers, and the goal of achieving gender equality. Impact…
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The Future Made in Australia Budget: A Boost for Zero-Carbon Manufacturers
The Australian government’s 2024-25 Budget has unveiled a game-changing plan called “Future Made in Australia.” This $22.7 billion investment is designed to strengthen the country’s economy, and manufacturers prioritising sustainability are in for a major win. What’s The Future Made in Australia Budget All About? It’s a comprehensive strategy to bolster Australia’s economic strength…
Combating Payroll Errors – How Do You Make Sure You Get It Right?
Recently, some large companies made headlines for underpaying their employees. These incidents remind us that even well-established companies aren’t immune when it comes to combating payroll errors. Why Do Payroll Errors Happen? It’s easy to make mistakes when keeping up with changing labour laws, tax rules, and award interpretations. After all, we’re only human. Catching…
Getting Into The Christmas Spirit
Written by David Corbett I enjoy reading “The Night Before Christmas” with my two sons during the holiday season. It’s a special tradition that brings us together and creates a magical experience. While reading to them this year, I thought about the challenges of delivering gifts all around the world in just one…
The Proven Power of Prioritising Well-Being
Once, mental health was considered an unspoken subject in the workplace. Employers felt productivity would suffer if they focused on their workers’ mental health, so they prioritised output and efficiency over their employees’ well-being. However, there has been a significant shift in this mindset in recent years. Our state of mind can have a…
The Care Minutes Scheme – Helping Improve the Quality of Care in Australia
Australia’s new Care Minutes scheme aims to improve the quality of care provided in aged care facilities by ensuring adequate staffing levels and enforcing mandatory care minutes in response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety’s findings. Key Dates and New Mandates From October 1, 2023, the Care Minutes scheme…
Maximizing Productivity with Timeboxing: A Guide for Business Owners
What is timeboxing? As business owners, managing time and increasing productivity can be challenging. One effective strategy for achieving this is timeboxing. Timeboxing is a method of allocating a specific amount of time to a specific task, with the goal of completing that task within that time frame. By breaking down tasks into manageable chunks…
5 Ways to Boost Employee Engagement and Increase Productivity
As a business owner, it’s important to constantly strive for ways to improve employee engagement and increase productivity in the workplace. Not only will this lead to happier, more motivated employees, but it can also drive better business results. 1. Offer opportunities for growth and development Employees who feel like they are learning and…
10 Strategies for Thriving in a Competitive Business Environment
Starting and running a business can be challenging, especially in a competitive market. It’s important to have a clear vision, stay organized, and adapt to change in order to succeed. Here are 10 strategies to help your business thrive: 1. Define your target market One of the first steps to success is to identify…
