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Mandatory Paid Sick Leave: The Australian Approach to Supporting Workers’ Well-Being

Global People Strategist

There has been a growing recognition of the importance of worker well-being and the need for robust labor standards. Australia sets The National Employment Standards (NES) , which gives the right for employees to take paid sick leaves. The NES is part of Australia’s Fair Work Act 2009 and secures employees’ rights.

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Working Parent’s Guide: Maternity Leave in Australia

EmployeeConnect

It also gives mothers time to breastfeed and care for their infants, which is important for the baby’s health. For parents, understanding maternity leave Australia and its policies are essential to make the most of your time with your new baby. During that time, you will be paid (as determined by your employer).

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Back to School Concerns for Employers

HR Counselor's Corner

Now that schools are back in session around the nation, parents and legal guardians may be requesting time off to attend school functions and teacher conferences. If that reason is for the employee to attend a meeting to discuss the Individualized Education Program (IEP) of the employee’s child, take note.

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Want to Fill More Open Jobs? Workers with Criminal Records Say ‘Ban the Box’

Zenefits

Well,” Johnson said. She had served time in county jails and state facilities for drug offenses. Online applications meant less time driving around town, inquiring about open positions and carefully penciling in employment history and references in clear handwriting. Then she was sentenced to more time. .

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More on Social Media in HR Summit ~ HR to HR 2.0 and Human.

Strategic HCM

If you’d like to attend the event you can book at [link]. ► 2009. I’ve written about employee value propositions (EVPs) a couple of times before , and I mentioned it again, using the same model, in conn. “Errol, can you please send me the template as well.” Recruitment., ► August. (9).

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The Talent Management Summit 2013 - Opportunity to Win! ~ HR to.

Strategic HCM

OK, time to share a key event later in the year with you. Well, this year I am, or at least my blog is, going to be supporting it again. I need two senior, internal HR practitioners to attend the event - free - and blog for me! Time to get going on social media. ► 2009. ► 2009. Sourcing Hobbiton.

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Innovation vs efficiency ~ HR to HR 2.0 and Human Capital (HCM)

Strategic HCM

I try to post on most of the conference I attend, but sometimes struggle to get as much time as Id like. There is a fairly prevalent view around that HR is just about doing basic things well (e.g. Competing in a global economy in difficult times requires new ways of thinking and doing. ► 2009. this post ).