It just so happens that the majority of us are potentially spending more hours each week with our workplace colleagues than our nearest and dearest, or our oldest and newest friends. We see them every morning (whether in person or on screen) and farewell them at the end of the day. People joke about work […]
Month: June 2026
What Chance Do We Have?
It is my firm belief that none of us turn up to work thinking to ourselves, “Gee, I really want to do a bad job today.” No business owner or manager wakes up and thinks, “Wouldn’t it be great if I really let down or upset a staff member today?” In essence, I choose to […]
Feeling the Pressure of the 4.75% Minimum Wage Increase?
What to consider before the New Financial Year As we approach the new financial year, many small and medium-sized business owners are reviewing budgets with a sense of concern. The Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages by 4.75% will undoubtedly place additional pressure on payroll costs at […]
The Future of Flexible Work
Not that long ago, “flexible work” in many workplaces meant maybe leaving half an hour early for a dentist appointment without too much fuss. Fast forward a few years, and flexibility has become one of the biggest workplace conversations facing Australian businesses — and it doesn’t look like it’s going away anytime soon. With the […]