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March 2012 - In this Edition

Poor and lengthy interview process frustrates candidates - it seems that despite the current skills shortage and the amount of press on the subject, employers still are not providing an effective recruitment process, and we are seeing that as a result candidates are becoming increasingly frustrated and in some cases are withdrawing their application…

Job losses are still on the rise as confidence wanes - an ‘overwhelming majority’ of CFO’s in Australia’s top-listed companies have no plans to increase staff numbers this year, and in fact expect employee numbers to drop…

Just a thought - it seems that Companies have yet to learn the importance of an effective Induction process...

In the news - Fair Work Ombudsman orders $210k back pay for West Sydney workers, CPI remains at 3.1% for the December 2011 reporting period, Community Sector win equal pay decision, WorkCover NSW Safety Alert – Working with Forklifts…
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January 2011: In this Edition

Paid Parental Leave - Much has been written about the Government's Paid Parental Leave Scheme which became effective from 1 January 2011. It is important to consider how this scheme can assist with the retention of talented staff.

Good Economy = Salary Negotiations - The stronger dollar combined with good employment figures and the emerging skills shortage creates a good environment for salary negotiations. It seems there will be increasing pressure to look after staff initiatives.

Just A Thought - Why is it that there are those at work who are diligent, hard working and don't cause any trouble, yet are overlooked for advancement?

In the News - Definition of "small business" changes from 1 January 2011; changes to the rate of Payroll Tax; changes to Consumer Law; making young workers safer in the workplace

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September 2010: In this Edition

Skilled Employees in Demand - We continue to hear that unless we get some more skilled employees into the workforce, projects will not be completed resulting in a slowing of our economy.

Discrimination and Mature Age Workers - The Fair Work Ombudsman has produced new education material aimed at raising awareness and helping employers and our senior workers avoid discrimination at work.

Just A Thought - The rites and wrongs of workplace initiation; although some think such pranks are funny, they can have damaging and long-lasting effects.

In the News - Australia's paid parental leave scheme starts 1 January 2011; National Annual Wage Review to be conducted between March and June 2011; Australia's unemployment rate drops.

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