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Newsletter - September 2010

John Cachia - Monday, March 21, 2011

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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Newsletter - August 2010

John Cachia - Monday, March 21, 2011

August 2010: In this Edition

Employee Retention - So now we see organisations wiping the sweat from their brow as they see off the scourge of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). However there appears to be another problem looming for organisations; employees are deciding that it's time to move on!

Training & Competency - Do your employees receive training and development? And if so, does it benefit both the individual and the company? It is a business imperative that effective Workplace Training and Development Programs are introduced....designed to provide learning solutions that are specific to the organisation and/or individual circumstances.

Just a Thought - Are incentive schemes really motivating employees to work harder and therefore return improved benefits for the business?

In the News - Fair Work Australia sick leave ruling; Average Weekly Earnings Report released by the ABS; Workers Compensation premiums fall

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