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Understanding the ‘Same Job, Same Pay’ Legislation

The Australian Government is introducing the ‘Same Job, Same Pay’ legislation, designed to ensure that all workers at a worksite, performing the same job, receive the same pay. According to the Labor Government, this is a transformative step toward ensuring fair treatment and equal pay for all workers, effectively addressing businesses that outsource labor to…

Generational differences in the workplace: integrating Gen Z into the workforce

The distinct perspectives and preferences of each generation are no more obvious than when converged in the workplace. Through observing Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers in the hospitality and customer service industry we have learned that understanding these differences is key to creating productive workplaces and enhancing customer satisfaction. Each generation has…

Navigating the Rise of Virtual Interviews

The rising number of candidates insisting on attending virtual interviews rather than face-to-face has sparked a lively debate among hiring professionals. While some view this trend with apprehension, citing concerns about assessing candidates’ people skills and adaptability, others see it as an opportunity to reform traditional practices and implement new and more efficient strategies in the recruitment…

Working with Children and Vulnerable People Checks: a necessary safety measure, but who should foot the bill?

With the safety and well-being of our most vulnerable population an increasing priority, it makes sense to ensure that those who work with children, the elderly, and people with disabilities undergo thorough background checks, but the process of obtaining these checks is less than ideal. Working with Children Checks are also referred to as Blue…

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Easter reflections

This time four years ago the lead up to Easter looked drastically different to any other Easter Australia had experienced before. Most states of Australia were two weeks into COVID lockdown. We all remember the breaking news, late in 2019, alerting us to the strange disease out of China that was quickly spreading and by…

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Employee Ghosting – unsubscribing from you

A growing trend that has been causing headaches for employers is the increased incidence of employee ghosting, with the focus of this article being casual staff. You invest time, effort, and resources into onboarding a new employee only for them to disappear without a trace. Here we explore why employee ghosting happens and ways in…