By Smita Menon. The Covid-19 vaccination roll out has accelerated in the past month, vaccinating about 30% of the eligible population as of 22nd August 2021. The Australian Government offers the vaccine for free and at this stage it is voluntary, except for public health workers, other service workers and workers from listed industries. The […]

By Charlotte Murray. Have you ever found it difficult to deliver negative feedback to an employee? As a manager, having the ability to effectively handle difficult conversations in the workplace is a valuable tool for both the employee and the business. Effective feedback can make employees more motivated and provide clarity around expectations and what

By Jade Little. As an initiative of Study Gold Coast, the Kickstart Graduate Program is designed specifically to develop graduates’ practical workplace skills and build their effectiveness as an employee. The program consists of 12 sessions over a period of 6 months with a variety of interactive workshops, guest speakers, mentoring, coaching and networking opportunities.

I couldn’t be prouder of Integrated HR and the team that we have today.  This year we are celebrating 10 years in business which has caused me to pause and reflect on that time. The business commenced when I was on maternity leave from a full time HR and Community Liaison Coordinator position when a

Practising mindfulness in the workplace has increasingly been found to help reduce workplace stress. It can also result in positive benefits for employees, both inside the office and in their everyday life including: Clear and focused thinking Increased productivity and attention Heightened performance Increased positive emotions and satisfaction Here are some top tips to integrate

On 26 March 2021, the Fair Work Act (2009) was amended to change the rights and obligations of casual employees in the workplace and the changes came into effect on 27 March 2021. Please read and take note of the following key changes outlined in the Amendment Act and observe what you (as an employer)

It has been over a year since businesses and everyone around us started to feel the impact of Covid-19. With restrictions on travel both internationally and domestically, holiday plans are being put on hold. It comes as no surprise, that where businesses continue to operate, annual leave requests have been cancelled left, right and centre.

For nearly 30 years, Australian governments have been working with employers to increase the Superannuation percentage of an employee\’s wage to 12%. Paul Keating\’s government made the superannuation guarantee a law back in 1992. At the time, it was just 3 per cent of income, with baked-in increases that would take it to 12 per

Employers and employees are now seeking clarity on their rights and obligations in the workplace as the COVID-19 vaccination becomes available. According to Fair Work Australia,  the majority of employers should assume that they won’t be able to require their employees to be vaccinated with no laws or public health orders currently in place. Whether

JobKeeper has been a significant and successful support measure for eligible businesses throughout the COVID19 crisis. JobKeeper was first announced in March 2020 and has since supported businesses by providing substantial wage subsidies to assist employers in continuing to pay their employees. However, the JobKeeper payment scheme is set to expire on 28th March 2021.

Are you ready for 2021? 2020 was certainly a year to put behind us!  In speaking with our clients and our business network generally, a vast number of businesses are somewhat nervous about what will happen when the Government’s temporary protections and stimulus packages conclude. We have had a number of businesses reach out already