Human Resources

Australia’s workplaces are stuck in the mud as gender pay equality, wage theft and diversity and inclusion practices stall, according to new research.

Aged care nurses can benefit from a brand new peer-led telehealth counselling service that provides ongoing, thorough support for all nurses, midwives and students across Australia.

As our health and aged care sectors look at how to entice the next generation into these industries, one provider is tackling recruitment and retention a little differently with promising results. 

Recently, the Fair Work Commission announced that employees would legally have the right to disconnect from work outside of their usual work hours.

The key factor in Australia’s care sector is the people who work in it. Without these wonderful people, the sector would quite frankly crumble. So why is it hard to give them the attention and focus they deserve?

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Australian aged care sector, businesses, caregivers, and older people alike face a myriad of challenges that extend beyond the mere provision of care.

An emerging feature that assists in improving employee retention is storytelling. Employers who can visibly and meaningfully connect with their employees in captivating ways are being rewarded by reduced turnover and consistent workforce growth.

Establishing successful flexible workplace policies can be challenging when you’re starting from square one, yet there are several steps you can take to develop guiding principles that will result in positive outcomes.

International research suggests the majority of CEOs want to ditch hybrid work models but cost of living pressures are just one reason why it’s not going anywhere in Australia.

Among a shortlist of giant corporations such as Optus and Commonwealth Bank is aged care provider Whiddon, nominated for SEEK’s Talent Acquisition Team of the Year.