The most useful skills Aussies need to land a job or succeed at work have been revealed. But one stands out among the rest. A LinkedIn analysis of 10 million Australian profiles revealed it was the most-sought soft skill, followed by teamwork,…
With fire season in full swing, volunteer firefighters may be called in to assist with emergency management and bushfire activities. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) works with over 26,000 volunteers in Western Australia fighting over 9,000 total fires in…
Christmas can be a stressful and costly time of year for employers. Managing rosters, minimizing public holiday penalties, and ensuring you have sufficient staffing to meet service requirement can be a lot to consider. It can be easy to get caught out…
When it comes to workplace social events such as the end of year festivities around Christmas and New Year, employers responsibilities for the health and safety of their employees is just as important at these events as it is in the normal…
When going through performance management or disciplinary action, quite often an employee can become stressed or frustrated and, in some instances, these emotions can escalate to the employee proclaiming they have “had enough” or “I’m resigning” followed by the employee leaving the…
An employee’s entitlements to return to work after unpaid parental leave (UPPL) are often not given much thought until an employee is due to return. Being aware of your obligations as an employer is instrumental to making sure you are able mitigate…
From delivering performance reviews to saying no to extra projects, difficult conversations are a regular part of work life. The ability to tackle tough issues with tact and respect is an important skill for any professional. By cultivating a culture of trust…
In most instances, when offering employment to a new employee, employers have an expectation that the person selected is not only the best fit for the job but, that they will become a high performing and eventually, long-standing employee. However, this is…
In a decision that highlights ongoing issues with the National Employment Standards (NES), the Federal Court has handed down a controversial decision granting Cadbury employees who work 12 hour shifts, 120 hours of personal/carers leave despite only working a 36 hour week….
Chinatown Broome Town Team hosted a Sundowner last night for all Chinatown traders and landowners, celebrating the registration of the local Town Team and collaboration of businesses in the precinct to activate and get Chinatown’s mojo back. The event, held at Broome…
