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From 1 July 2016 the minimum hourly and weekly pay rates under modern awards have increased by 2.4%. Minimum wage for workers 21 years and over is $17.70 per hour.… read more →

I’ve mentioned before in my blogs how one of the best things I do in my role is attending events where speakers are expert in their field and they explain… read more →

FOR YOUR INTEREST The Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) is the only Professional Association in Australia which recognises those professionals who provide ‘consulting and advisory’ services – and who often… read more →

I spoke to a wonderful candidate recently who was retrenched last year and is actively job hunting. I want to share our conversation because I was so impressed with his… read more →

Last month we had a question from a Company Owner/Director about first aid in the workplace – was it a legal requirement? Did they have to provide first aid? For… read more →

Source: 14 Jan 2016 from WorkCover Queensland As the forces of change and technological progress bear down on organisations, workplace bullying has become a sensitive and unpredictable issue for managers… read more →

New Zealand: A nursing director who wrote “capability to get alongside idiots” in a job description to her boss has been awarded $15,000 after a review disadvantaged her at work.… read more →

I love the advertisement for a “driven and methodical sex toy testers” with “patience and a passion for technical equipment” which was posted on an employment agency in Sweden last… read more →

Reports about employment opportunities often reflect areas of growth and also enhance business confidence. While the reports below are positive, projections also vary depending on many factors, both internal and… read more →