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“A no-brainer”: BubbaDesk partners with Canva as its co-working space with childcare takes off

Morganne Kopittke — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:36:16 +0000

BubbaDesk is Australia’s first co-working space with onsite childcare services designed for modern working parents. And it has just entered into its first corporate partnership with Canva.

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What the right to disconnect means for Australian businesses and employees

John Hopkins — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 01:07:10 +0000

The main driver for introducing “right to disconnect” laws has been to protect the health and wellbeing of workers in an increasingly hyper-connected world. But what exactly will the new laws mean for Australian businesses, managers and employees?

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‘Wages lower than retail’: Rural communities rue lack of access to childcare

Adrian Black — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 23:36:05 +0000

Family daycare, where trained and registered educators provide care from their homes, could help solve the regional childcare crisis, but funding has been scarce due to scams.

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Want better employee wellbeing? The secret is the view from the office window

Emmy van Esch — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 23:28:27 +0000

Yoga classes? Onsite gyms? Childcare? When it comes to employee wellbeing, flashy perks seem less attractive for workers than a more basic but often overlooked one: a window with a good view.

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The lost art of replying? Recruiters and applicants ‘ghosting’ each other in the workplace

Connie Zheng — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 23:54:50 +0000

While it may not eliminate ghosting entirely, better communication of both sides’ expectations can help avoid some of the hurt.

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‘Doing better isn’t complicated’: Businesses struggle to deliver on diversity initiatives

Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 23:32:25 +0000

Dishearteningly, but perhaps not surprisingly, new data shows perceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in global workplaces have declined since 2022.

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How the age of hybrid work has changed the role of HR

Tsvetelina Hinova — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 02:12:11 +0000

In the wake of the global shift to remote work, HR departments have found themselves facing a myriad of challenges unlike anything they've encountered before.

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Bad news for managers: 74% of Aussie employees are looking to switch jobs

Libby Sander — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:16:31 +0000

Australian workers are more likely than those elsewhere to be planning to change jobs, with 74% reporting now is a good time to look for a new position, compared to 52% globally.

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Industry groups say minimum wage increase puts more pressure on struggling small businesses

Simon Crerar — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:00:14 +0000

Key industry groups expressed disappointment at the 2024 minimum wage award increase, saying it intensifies pressure on struggling SMEs.

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Fair Work Commission increases minimum wage by 3.75%

Simon Crerar — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:50:07 +0000

The Commission will increase the minimum wage for employees and national awards by 3.75%, factoring in continuing challenging economic conditions.

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