Fair Work Australia (FWA) has released its 2012 Annual Wage Review decision and wage increases will take effect from the first pay period starting on or after 1 July 2012. The decision increases minimum weekly wages by 2.9% and this will apply to minimum wages for juniors, trainees and apprentices, employees with a disability and […]
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Changes to the LAFHA Scheme
Changes To the LAFHA Scheme From the 1st July 2012, there is a major change to the LAFHA Scheme, resulting on the majority of employees whom have been previously entitled to LAFHA no longer being entitled in the new financial year. These changes will have a major impact on both the employee and employer. As […]
Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace: How to perform an investigation – May HR Forum Wrap Up
Every 3 months, Quay Appointments play host to a HR Forum, where professionals in the HR line of work are invited to come in and discuss key HR related issues facilitated by an industry specialist. At last week’s HR Forum “how to conduct a workplace investigation our facilitator Karen Apps outlined the process Workplace Investigation Process […]
Changes in new harmonised OH&S laws by 1 January 2012
The Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) harmonisation laws are to be implemented by 1 January 2012, a mere three months away. The concept of uniform OH&S laws across the country has gained support as it became evident that the lack of consistency has been problematic for both employers and employees. Some states initially expressed hesitation; […]
Interviews : The Moment of Truth
How do you sell yourself and show your potential employer how valuable you can be to their company? You want to make them hire you TODAY and not even THINK about other applicants. You know you’re the right person for the job, so how do you make THEM see that? Here are seven easy steps […]
HOT TIPS FOR ATTENDING NETWORKING FUNCTIONS
Everyday there are an unlimited number of networking breakfasts, lunches, dinners, seminars, workshops to attend. Your budget probably determines how many of these you can afford to attend. More often than not your positive mindset determines the outcomes in attending these functions. Many people arrive at these events stressed, angry, basically not wanting to be […]
Are you being ‘romanced’ by jobs that you shouldn’t?
As a job seeker it is likely at some stage you have been ‘romanced’ to apply for various job opportunities that were not necessarily in line with where you saw your career path going. It is common for job seekers to become distracted, particularly when searching jobs online or being approached or headhunted about jobs. […]
How Mothers Re-entering the Work Force Can Find the Job of Their Dreams
If you are one of the many women thinking about returning to the workforce after taking time out to start a family, you might feel a bit lost. Technology has changed, your field may have shifted, and your priorities may be different now that you have little ones at home. The corporate job that excited […]
7 Errors You Want to Avoid While Job Seeking
It’s so very easy to make mistakes while job seeking. Even seasoned professionals can struggle some when in the midst of a job search. Don’t be discouraged if you think you’ve made some mistakes along the way. Job seeking is like working a job; you’re always fine-tuning your skills. But before you start searching again, […]
Is Your Resume Ready for a Recruiter?
Great news! You received a call out of the blue from a recruiter who wants to see your resume quickly. But what if you haven’t kept it current? First of all, consider asking for more time to pull things together. After all, the recruiter’s job is easier if your resume clearly tells the employer why […]