Annual Wage Review 2023

On Friday, 2 June 2023, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) announced the outcome of the 2022-23 Annual Wage Review. Overall, the FWC increased modern award wages by 5.75% effective from the first full pay period commencing on or after 1 July 2023. This comes in addition...
The End of JobKeeper = Challenges for Employers – Part 1

The End of JobKeeper = Challenges for Employers – Part 1

Since March 2020 employers have faced mounting challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As JobKeeper 2.0 has now come to an end (28 March 2021) we thought it timely to address some questions that may arise for employers. The initial JobKeeper scheme certainly...
Should Employees be Rewarded Beyond their Wages?

Should Employees be Rewarded Beyond their Wages?

Let’s face it a disgruntled workforce leads to an unpleasant workplace, which in turn is likely to result in lower productivity and disharmony. Employees who feel undervalued, will, no matter how loyal, eventually leave. So, how can employers celebrate employees’...