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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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreCombating 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…
Read MoreGetting 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreReducing Stress When Going to a Conference
One of the worst things about going on holiday is that feeling of forgetting something – even when it’s just going away for a weekend. If you’re anything like me, you pack twice as many shirts as you actually need, just in case you spill every coffee or meal you have. And the stress is…
Read More5 Ways Mobile Apps are Revolutionizing Time Tracking for Remote Workers
Ah, the age-old art of time tracking! From the ancient sundials to the punch clocks, humans have always sought ways to measure the passing of time, especially at work. And in this digital age? It’s all about mobile apps. Let’s dive into the fascinating journey of how these apps are turning the tables for remote…
Read MoreWhy Time & Attendance Software Matters During Economic Uncertainty
In times of economic uncertainty, businesses face numerous challenges, and managing their workforce efficiently becomes paramount. Employee attendance and time tracking are critical components that can significantly impact a company’s productivity and overall success. That’s where reliable and effective time and attendance software come into play. In this article, we will explore why time and…
Read MoreMaximizing 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…
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