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Minimum Wage Rise Possible

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 30th March 2015 -  Australia’s lowest paid workers could receive almost $1500 extra every year if a push for an increase in the minimum wage is approved.

Young and Old in Employment Trap

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 30th March 2015 -  The Abbott Government must deliver on its promise to create an effective and sustainable jobs plan for all Australians, according to the National Welfare Rights Network.

Federal Budget Looking Grim For Young Jobseekers

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 23rd March 2015 -  Australia’s peak welfare body has called on the Federal Opposition and crossbenchers to vote against Abbott Government proposals it says will deprive young people of any income support for six months of each year.

Plan to Boost Indigenous Jobs

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 23rd March 2015 -  The Federal Government has unveiled two new reforms it claims will significantly increase the development and growth of Indigenous businesses and employment.

Toxic Boss at Work? Here Are Some Tips for Coping

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 23rd March 2015 -  New research has found even one or two toxic behaviours by a manager can significantly harm the mental health of employees. Paula Brough, Professor and Director, Social and Organisational Psychology Research Unit at Griffith University and Vicki Webs

Company Introduces Global Maternity Policy

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 16th March 2015 -  A major telecommunications company has announced that it will become one of the first organisations in the world to introduce a mandatory minimum global maternity policy.

Employee Engagement Top Issue – Report

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 16th March 2015 -  Lack of employee engagement is the top issue currently facing 87 per cent of HR and business leaders, up from 79 per cent last year, according to global professional services firm Deloitte.

Free Seminar to Tackle Workplace Mental Health

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 16th March 2015 -  One in six working age people live with a mental illness, at an estimated cost of $11 billion to Australian businesses, and in some sectors, the numbers are much higher, according to the organisers of a workplace safety seminar.

Changemaker

Housing an Ambition

Lina Caneva, Friday, 6th March 2015 -  As the CEO of Women’s Property Initiative, Jeanette Large has a passion for building a secure future for disadvantaged women and children. Large is this week’s Changemaker.
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