With small businesses working overtime to make it out the other side of the pandemic, many SME owners haven’t had a chance to think about the long-term effects of this lifestyle. Some call it ‘pandemic panic’ while others refer to it as the ‘stress cliff’ — the inevitable burnout that accompanies long hours, pervasive uncertainty, dwindling […]
The coronavirus crisis has devastated countless livelihoods – but there’s a new threat facing businesses and everyday workers alike that most of us haven’t seen coming. That’s according to Aussie employment relations expert Natasha Hawker, who told news.com.au JobKeeper 2.0, which is now just days away, would leave employees and staff exposed to a redundancy […]
One legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic is that the modern workplace may never be the same. But how should companies go about striking a balance between more effective workforce planning and the needs of employees? Many Australian companies have successfully instituted work from home (WFH) policies seemingly overnight, despite minimal previous experience or preparation. Human […]
Having already supported 960,000 businesses and 3.5 million workers, the Australian Federal Government has announced a further six month extension of the Job Keeper program. As many expected, the extension came with significant changes, including reduced and tiered payments and a requirement to reassess business eligibility. A high level overview of these changes is outlined […]
As we contemplate the employment landscape and the seismic shifts that have occurred over the past months, it is somewhat sobering to review the headlines and consider what this means beyond the labour market turbulence of the past weeks, as the dust begins to settle. With news of massive job losses, widespread stand downs and […]
Two career experts share a step-by-step guide to convincing your boss to allow you a more flexible working arrangement. If you’re one of the millions of Australians whose ‘office’ transformed into their kitchen table or spare bedroom when the coronavirus pandemic hit, chances are you’ve now adjusted to WFH life. As restrictions ease and deserted offices fill up once […]
We look at the impact of coronavirus pandemic on the Australian economy. Accountancy firm EY has been ordered to pay $10.8m in damages to a whistleblower who claimed it covered up evidence of money laundering. EY say they will appeal. We have more details of the case. The head of the IMF says predictions of […]
As many of us find ourselves in this most unusual situation of homeschooling our children while also trying to work from home, it looks to be more of a long-term, rather than short-term, arrangement… So how exactly are we going to make this work? Our Employee Matters Team has worked remotely since its inception more […]
Our Director, Natasha Anne Hawker was interviewed on ABC Australia’s Sunday Afternoons radio programme. Hear Natasha talk about the current crisis as it pertains to retaining your staff, Natasha’s audio commences at 16.13 minutes. Listen in Here
We have all seen the media reports on COVID-19 and know now that Australia is reacting with panic and fear, with people stockpiling essential items and preparing for the worst. As an Employer, you have a duty of care to your employees, but what does that look like at the current time where we are […]
