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Is It Time to Outsource Human Resources?
Professional employer organizations help free up business owners’ time to focus on generating revenue. BY:TODDI GUTNER Most small-business owners know the frustration of spending more

Tony Abbott could make paid parental leave world class
BY KATE ASHMOR Bravo Bernard Keane for yesterday raising the issue of paid parental leave, an important government policy which directly affects millions of Australian

‘Era of Mutual Respect’: motivating Gen Y
A greater understanding of what drives the Generation Y can help employers address employee disengagement and create more positive synergies in the workplace, business leaders

2012 Redland Business Awards
Our own Claire Harrison was the Chair of the Commonwealth Bank 2012 Redland Business Awards. The Redland City Chamber of Commerce proudly supports the recognition

Should all staff receive EEO training?
Senior staff are expected to implement and enforce EEO, bullying and harassment policies in a business; so, should all staff, including senior levels, receive appropriate

Parental leave qualifying period for second pregnancy?
It may happen that an employee falls pregnant with less than 12 months separating the births of the children. So, how is such a situation

Adverse action — employer said worker was subby
An employer’s action in dismissing a painter and making reckless representation about his work position contravened the Fair Work Act 2009. The Federal Magistrates Court

About Me – Claire Harrison
Thanks to Fairfax for including Claire in this month’s edition of d’fine magazine. To check it out follow this link: Dfine 110912.

2012 Best Employers Announced – Lessons to Learn for All Employers
Aon Hewitt announced its 2012 Best Employers in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) survey, with Microsoft being named the Best of the Best for 2012.

Is there a maximum number of permissible work hours?
Q: I’m trying to find out whether there is a maximum number of hours a worker can work in any given week — taking into account
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