What work features do the most psychologically safe jobs have in common? Community & Social The most peaceful people have two primary features in their jobs, according to a new international study of 18,000 working adults in the US.
Future work policy to focus on improving First Nations economic outcomes September 27, 2023 By Melissa Coade Culture The employment white paper says a First Nations Economic Partnership will be scoped to create more jobs for Indigenous workers.
Workplace-based training can foster better relationships between staff and SMEs September 22, 2023 By Melissa Coade Education Listening, collaboration and onsite training deliver relevant, meaningful results, says National Centre for Vocational Education Research.
Productivity Commission boss offers cure for APS ‘system inertia’ August 24, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Michael Brennan calls for major changes to public policy if Australia is to fix the productivity challenges it faces now and into the future.
Four tech industry ‘super-clusters’ in Australia, say CSIRO and Tech Council Australia August 2, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Communications & Technology A new joint report maps Australia’s tech industry, with four ‘super-clusters’ in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra.
People fleeing violence have more choice with Australia’s expanded leave entitlement February 1, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social All full-time, part-time and casual employees in Australia can access 10 days’ family and domestic family violence leave from today.
Commonwealth public servants’ 3% pay rise a starting point in negotiations October 6, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry An interim workplace relations policy of a 3% pay increase for commonwealth public servants will be in place before August 31 next year.
Report: Australians lead hybrid work trend post pandemic September 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry An international survey has revealed that more Australian employees are looking for hybrid work opportunities than their overseas colleagues.
CEDA: Australian growth requires reinvigoration of migration settings August 31, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The Committee for Economic Development Australia calls for an ambitious reset on immigration policy given the global race for talent.
‘Landmark’ laws to give Australian women better chance of escaping violence July 26, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Labor’s plan to create new laws giving workers 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave will be introduced to parliament on Thursday.
Election 2022: Labor slams government response to Solomon Islands-China security deal April 20, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Labor’s Solomon Islands comments were in addition to election announcements calling for better job security, higher wages and an NDIS overhaul.
Union accuses NSW government of confusing ‘essential work’ definition July 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The SDA NSW union covering retail, fast food and warehouse works said it was up to the state health department to state clearly who should be classified as an ‘essential worker’.
Morrison offers temporary support for people impacted by ‘state imposed health restrictions’ June 4, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The federal government has announced it will offer ‘rapid support’ payments on a weekly basis to workers affected by state public health order decisions.
NSW government and PSA reach pay rise deal for school workers September 4, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Education More than 18,000 administrative and support staff in NSW public schools will receive a minimum 19% wage increase over three years with a one-off 11% pay rise. The NSW Department of Education and the Public Service Association reached an in-principle agreement in the Industrial Relations Commission on Friday.