FWC increases minimum wage by 2.5%
The Fair Work Commission has increased the minimum wage by 2.5%, to take effect on 1 July. » more »
Labour market (246 items)
HR roles drive job ad growth; IR reforms back on agenda; and more
HR roles are among those experiencing the most growth in demand, new data shows. Meanwhile, employers are pushing for failed IR proposals to return, and more. » more »
Employers, HR misaligned on pay rise expectations
Employers are expecting to give pay rises that fall below HR's expectations. Meanwhile the top HR skills in demand include stakeholder communication, workforce planning, and talent acquisition, new reports from specialist recruitment companies show. » more »
Childcare and visa changes to help ease skill shortages: Budget
Increasing women's workforce participation by making childcare more affordable and making tax laws more attractive to overseas talent are among tonight's key Budget announcements aimed at creating more employment. » more »
Employers move from agile to "gymnastic"; Hiring demand ramps up; and more
Beyond agile working, some employers are now setting themselves apart as "gymnastic", working smarter in three key ways. Meanwhile, as hiring demand escalates, salaries and rates are starting to inflate. » more »
Will JobMaker actually make jobs?
The Federal Government's new hiring incentives could potentially skew recruitment decisions against older workers, according to a workplace lawyer. Meanwhile others are sceptical that the big-spending Budget will effectively stimulate jobs growth. » more »
"This Budget is all about jobs": Frydenberg
Employers will receive incentives to hire young people as part of a $74 billion JobMaker Plan announced in the Federal Budget. » more »
JobKeeper "design flaws" about to bite
The Federal Government rightly prioritised speed over perfection in rolling out pandemic business supports, but design flaws could "bite" in the coming months if they don't get urgent attention, according to a new thinktank report. » more »
More than half of employers freeze pay
Most employers were quick to freeze salaries in the wake of COVID-19, but the proportion actually reducing employees' pay has been growing, according to new research by Korn Ferry. » more »
Key HR considerations prior to returning to workplaces
With the Federal Government urging a return to business as usual by July, employers have to consider some important questions about how they'll approach the transition, a workplace lawyer says. » more »
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