Fears for workers with disability after axing of mandatory COVID-19 isolation periods
The end of mandatory COVID-19 isolation periods has been welcomed by industry groups slogged by workforce shortages, but politicians from across the aisle fear the decision could expose at-risk workers to infection.
Thursday’s public holiday caused a spike in unscheduled leave and worker no-shows, says Deputy data
Nearly one in four rostered retail shifts went unworked on last week's Day of Mourning public holiday, scheduling platform Deputy says.
Small businesses aren’t hiring as fast as big companies — and they can’t match their wage hikes either
Australia is facing a war for talent — and the nation's small businesses appear to be outgunned, with large companies growing their headcounts faster while also offering more significant wage increases.
“There shouldn’t be those kind of barriers for entry”: Canva’s head of people on finding talent amid a skills shortage
Canva's global recruitment chief Jennie Rogerson says the company unearthed hidden talent and turbocharged workplace culture by resetting its hiring criteria.
A new public holiday to honour Queen Elizabeth II is a mixed bag for small businesses facing penalty rates and contracts
While welcoming the ability to mourn the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, industry leaders fear for small businesses now unexpectedly balancing commitments to customers against the cost of penalty rate entitlements.
Stake launches childcare reimbursements for new parents to help workers return to the office
Companies that offer parental leave packages could disadvantage themselves if they don't also provide childcare subsidies, Stake says.
Stressed and confused: Xero research finds a ‘silent epidemic’ among small business leaders
Almost half of respondents in a new Xero report said managing employee processes and compliance is taxing on their mental health.
A guide to getting redundancies right for your people and your business
Few industries will come out of the pandemic unscathed, and its important to understand best practices when discussing redundancies with your team.
Dove, Wendy’s go grey in support of sacked female Canadian TV anchor
Wendy's and Dove have thrown their support behind CTV News anchor Lisa LaFlamme who was reportedly given the sack for having grey hair.
Unfair dismissal rulings show employers need to follow fair process in vaccine refusal cases
In recent months two Australian workers have won unfair dismissal cases after being sacked for not complying with their employer’s vaccination orders.
Small businesses are finding it harder to build employee numbers than big business, Employment Hero data shows
New data has outlined how the labour shortage and cost pressures are impacting employers nationwide.
Are your staff quiet quitting? Here’s how to tell, and what you should do
What should leaders watch out for, and what can they do when they spot the signs of a quiet quitter? Two experts weigh in.