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Aussie Mums Prefer to Stay at Home – Report

Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th November 2013 -  More than one third of Australian mothers with children under 15 years old are not working because they are caring for children, have health problems or face other barriers to employment,…

Be Proactive to Protect Information: Report

Staff Reporter, Monday, 2nd September 2013 -  A new Australian analysis underscores the importance of employers taking practical and legal steps to prevent current or former employees from misusing their confidential information.…

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Changemaker – Simon Rountree

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th August 2013 -  Simon Rountree is the CEO at Camp Quality, a children’s cancer charity aiming to create a better life for every child living with cancer in Australia.  This week we profile

Research Looks at Health in the Workplace

Staff Reporter, Monday, 12th August 2013 -  University of Melbourne researchers are working with employers, employees, unions and advocacy groups to promote positive mental health and suicide prevention in the workplace.…

Stressful Jobs Aren’t Necessarily Killing Us

Staff Reporter, Monday, 12th August 2013 -  An update to a report on psychological risk factors of coronary heart disease has busted the myth that work stress increased the onset of heart attacks. In the update to the Heart Foundation’s…

Commitment to Disability Employment Sector Recognised

Staff Reporter, Monday, 12th August 2013 -  Three people from New South Wales have been recognised for their contributions to Australia’s disability employment sector. Dr Vivienne Riches, Dr Mark Bagshaw and Suzanne…

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Changemaker- Chris Raine

Staff Reporter, Monday, 12th August 2013 -  Chris Raine is the Founder and CEO of Hello Sunday Morning – an international health promotion charity that facilitates the program and supports thousands of people across…

Focus on Employment for Marginalised Youth

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th August 2013 -  Peak NSW body for youth homelessness, Yfoundations has called on business leaders, policy makers, NGOs and educators to join forces to discuss solutions and strategies to increase…

Providing Help for Sexual or Domestic Violence Victims

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th August 2013 -  A national sexual assault and domestic violence counselling service has created a website to ensure all workplaces are aware of colleagues or employees who might be victims. The…

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Changemaker- Liz Walker

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th August 2013 -  Dr Liz Walker is the CEO of Lort Smith Animal Hospital. Lort Smith provides veterinary care at a reduced cost for the pets of people in need as well as shelter services for injured, surrendered…

Guide Promotes Wellbeing at Work

Staff Reporter, Monday, 29th July 2013 -  A new guide created to promote mental health and wellbeing in the workplace has been launched across the public service sector. The guide, Working together: Promoting mental health

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Employee Engagement the Key to Success

Staff Reporter, Monday, 29th July 2013 -  Organisations who effectively engage their employees could hold the key to success, according to business advisor Ruth Knight. She explores the buzz term of ‘employee engagement’…
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