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Hybrid Work: 6 Ways to Increase Team Connection and Productivity
With the Fair Work Commission working on a new “working from home” clause, employers should be prepared for possible changes in how remote work is regulated. The upcoming rules could impact key areas like overtime, employee rights to request remote work, and safety and privacy requirements in home-based settings. As these policies take shape, it’s…
Read MoreHow Insurance Businesses Can Overcome Common Cat Season Staffing Challenges
About 90% of catastrophe-related losses over the past decade have occurred between October and April, according to the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA). The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that warmer ocean temperatures are expected to increase the likelihood of severe cyclones this season (CAT season), and many communities across the north and east face…
Read MoreInterviewing Graduates: Top 6 Questions to Ask Grads Who Have No Professional Work Experience
The process and the candidate, are very different from your usual hire when it comes to hiring graduates. The candidate is coming into this role straight out of university, so it is unreasonable to expect them to have multiple years of hands-on experience under their belt or for them to know exactly what they are…
Read More4 Strategies to Address Talent Shortages in Wealth Management
According to KPMG’s latest Asset Management CEO Outlook, 89% of asset management CEOs plan to expand their workforce over the next three years, despite concerns about a shortage of skilled workers. This talent gap is amplified by the retirement of older employees, which creates a pressing need for younger talent to step into leadership roles.…
Read MoreDiversity, Equity and Inclusion: 8 Ways to Promote DEI in Your Business
In 2023, 30% of Australian workers reported experiencing discrimination and/or harassment at work, according to Diversity Council Australia’s survey findings released earlier this year. This percentage has increased since 2019 and should concern Australian employers as on 19 September 2024, the Federal Parliament passed a bill that amended the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986…
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