How do you recruit for “Values” and so-called “soft-skills”? If you listen to recruiters or your HR team, (or Workwise) they will talk about recruiting someone who is the right “fit” for your team. If the answer is still eluding you, then maybe today is the day...
In light of a NSW Federal Court matter the Fair Work Ombudsman has formed the view that annual leave accrues when an employee is on workers compensation leave and have based their position on a Full Bench Decision Anglican Care v NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association....
The ‘Better Off Overall Test’ is the name referred to for this process but the ‘how to’ of it is one which is basically under wraps. Whereas the previous ‘No Disadvantage test’ actually had a specific methodology and a spreadsheet where you could punch in your rates...
The Fair Work Commission has ruled Sunday and public holiday penalty rates will be reduced for full-time and part-time workers in the hospitality, retail and fast food industries. The commission has clearly supported the view – proposed by employer groups – that the...
In this first of a series of articles let’s talk frankly about the EBA as a tool for managing your employees and your workplace. Background In the first place the original concept of the Modern Award system was that they would all be industry based and therefore – it...
