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Leave and absence
Dealing with staff absences is just one part of your people management. But that doesnt make it any less challenging. Especially when you consider the unpredictability of staff absence—and the costs this can add to your business. On average, an ...
What is the Bradford Factor?
The Bradford Factor is a simple formula that lets you monitor employee absenteeism over a set period, such as the current business year. Where does the Bradford Factor come from? Staff at Bradford University School of Management made the Bradford ...
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What is maternity leave and pay?
It seems incredible that for women in Australia, as recently as the early 1970s, it was not uncommon to face job termination due to pregnancy. ...
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Maternity leave letter template
When a staff member is pregnant, you can expect they’ll eventually need to take time off to prepare for their newborn using their maternity leave ...
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Managing noise at work
As an employer in Australia, ensuring a safe working environment is not just a legal obligation but also a moral one. One area that often gets ...
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Health & Safety for your employees working from home
Home working in Australia has seen a significant rise, especially in the wake of the pandemic. With hybrid and homeworking becoming the new norm, ...
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Pregnancy Risk Assessment
In the workplace, there are many health and safety risks which affect new and expectant mothers. Working conditions that are usually considered ...
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Understanding hazards in the workplace
There are types of hazards in every workplace. As an employer, you have a legal duty to identify and address such hazards for the protection of your ...
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Religious discrimination in the workplace
The Fair Work Act 2009 protects employees from discrimination based on ...
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Disabilities at work
The Disability Discrimination Act requires employers to make reasonable adjustments to the workplace so that employees with disabilities can perform ...
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Managing and preventing fatal accidents at work: A comprehensive guide for employers
Workplace fatalities are a serious concern for business owners across Australia. Each year numerous workers lose their lives due to accidents that ...
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The importance of eye protection at work
As an employer, the importance of eye protection for employees in the workplace cannot be overstated. Whether you own a construction company, ...
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Hiring young workers: Everything employers need to know
There are many advantages to hiring young people, known in Australia as ‘junior workers’. Young people offer fresh perspectives and can help your ...
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Fire safety at work: Essential guide for Australian employers
Fire prevention in the workplace is much more than just being your legal responsibility. As a business owner in Australia, you need to make sure your ...
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