The impact of pay versus meaningful work on job satisfaction
The job satisfaction of an age-diverse workforce can be bolstered through a more tailored approach to compensation systems, research shows. » more »
Remuneration, benefits & recognition (281 items)
"Misunderstanding" dismissal appeal fails; Pay takes centre stage; and more
An employer has failed to appeal an unfair dismissal ruling against it; pay transparency is in the spotlight; workplaces lack formal mental health strategies; and more. » more »
Poor record-keeping nixes employer's underpayment defence
An employer that had no records to disprove underpayment allegations by two former employees has been ordered to pay them almost $19,000 plus interest. » more »
Onus is on employers to improve productivity; Woolworths class action; and more
More engaging and harmonious workplace cultures might boost productivity more than industrial relations reforms, according to a new discussion paper. Also in this article: Woolworths is facing a class action after disclosing its widespread underpayments; employees' eagerness to receive feedback can signal their intention to leave; and more. » more »
Premium skills set for pay rises; Avoiding an underpayments scandal; 'Emotional' work; and more
Developing in-demand soft skills is one way for employees to circumvent Australia's low-pay-growth environment, new research shows. Also in this article, preventing an underpayment scandal; the link between emotional work and absence; and more. » more »
HR demand and pay in 2020; Employee benefits too complex; and more
Pay rates look set to remain fairly flat in 2020, but some HR roles will fare better than others. Also in this article, Josh Bersin says it's time to simplify employee benefits; gender equality progress remains underwhelming; and more. » more »
Sponsorship traps; Underpayments and IR reforms; HR tech priorities; and more
Employers can avoid costly refusals to their sponsorship applications by taking some simple steps, a migration expert says. Also in this article: the debate about underpayments and IR reforms heats up; top payroll errors; HR tech priorities; and more. » more »
Woolworths apologises for underpaying workers $300 million
Woolworths Group has offered an unreserved apology after a review found it has underpaid some 5,700 salaried employees. » more »
Annualised wage clauses herald "enormous" admin work
Employers that don't act now risk being caught out by the new requirements of annualised salary clauses in modern awards, says a legal expert. » more »
Casuals claiming $12m in class action; Discrimination now top reason for pay gap
A union has launched a class action on behalf of long-term casuals, seeking annual leave entitlements estimated at $12 million. Also in this article: discrimination accounts for a growing proportion of reasons behind the gender pay gap. » more »
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