Month: June 2021

What I Would Tell My 15-Year-Old Self

What I Would Tell My 15-Year-Old Self

Many people live their careers by accident, without a lot of strategy. Remember back to the day when you were preparing to leave school, and the most common question you were asked was ‘what do you want to do’? This question can bring with it anxiety for some people who actually have no idea. I […]

Minimum Wage Rises by 2.5% – What does this mean for you?

Minimum Wage Rises by 2.5% – What does this mean for you?

Minimum Wage Rises by 2.5% and Superannuation increased from 9.5% to 10% The Fair Work Commission recently announced a 2.5% increase to minimum wages, making the new national minimum wage $772.60 per week or $20.33 per hour. Ian Ross, the Commission’s President, advised that the panel had decided that the “markedly better” economic climate this […]

Beware of Free Download Employment Contracts

Beware of Free Download Employment Contracts

An employment contract is the document that sets out the terms and conditions of employment between an employer and the employee. It’s designed to protect both the employee and the employer in regards to their rights and entitlements; and while legally you don’t have to have an employment contract in place to employ an employee, […]

Temp Insights: Q&A with Megan – Part 2

Temp Insights: Q&A with Megan – Part 2

In last week’s blog, I shared Part 1 of the temp interviews I recently conducted, in order to help educate those considering temp work and to share some insights into the many benefits that temp work can offer. Today’s blog rounds out the series of interviews with Jenny and Nada taking the spotlight: ⇒ How […]