Global mobility programs can help employers provide flexible, non-linear careers and a rich variety of experiences, but as demand multiplies, so do the challenges, KPMG leaders warn.
The Federal Government's proposed 'same job, same pay' reforms are "ignorant" of the factors that determine workers' wages, and too broad and clumsy to work in practice, employer representatives say.
Pay equity is a top driver of retention and engagement, but only 5% of employers excel at it, and many are yet to develop criteria to deliver it, says HR thought leader Josh Bersin.
The Labor Government has introduced its second tranche of promised workplace relations reforms, aiming to close the "loopholes that some businesses use to undercut workers' pay, security and flexibility".
One of Australia's top-ranked employers has launched a market-leading program that encourages employees to proactively look after their health before issues arise.
Two workers found by the High Court to be independent contractors have failed to prove they should nonetheless be classified as "employees" for superannuation purposes.
Employers are being warned not to "shy away" from complicated clauses in employees' contracts, as these can be critical to defending underpayment claims.
A recent full Federal Court decision "really reinforces" the utility of contractual set-off clauses and how they can help employers facing underpayment claims, workplace lawyers say.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
