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9 Benefits to outsource for a smooth, timely and accurate payroll
Are you planning an event, festival or project and need to payroll your workers however don’t have the skills, time or capacity? Or perhaps you have found someone you’d like to work for your organisation but don’t want the compliance headache. Payroll management can be complex and time-consuming, requiring specialised knowledge and expertise. Partnering with…
Read MoreBenefits and limitations of using ChatGPT in your recruitment and HR processes
In recent years, the field of Human Resources has undergone a significant transformation, thanks in large part to the increasing role of technology in recruitment and HR processes. One technology that is becoming increasingly popular in the recruitment and HR space is ChatGPT, a machine learning model that can generate human-like responses to text-based inputs.…
Read MoreEmployment Trends – October 2022
October 2022 A quick snapshot of the current employment trends: Unemployment rate decreased to 3.4% in October 2022 Participation rate remained at 66.6%. SEEK job ads declined 3.7% month-on-month (m/m) but were 44.7% higher compared to October 2019. Inflation-adjusted wages have fallen 3.9% over the past year, leaving wages at their lowest level in 11 years SEEK Employment Report…
Read More7 key considerations for the Family and Domestic Violence Leave entitlement changes
Family and Domestic Violence Leave entitlement changes On October 27th 2022, the Senate passed the Federal Government’s Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave Bill, which inserts an entitlement into the National Employment Standards from 5 days of unpaid leave to 10 days’ paid leave for full-time, part-time and casual workers, which can be accessed upfront. Background The…
Read MoreEmployee wellbeing matters
Many organisations are focusing on wellbeing of their employees as they realise it can affect the organisation’s business performance and culture. According to LinkedIn’s 2022 Global Talent Trend report there was a 147% increase in the share of job posts that mention “wellbeing” since 2019. As the report highlights, in a tight job market, employers…
Read MoreRecruitment Snapshot: Attracting and Retaining talent in a candidate-driven market
: , 14 2022 Horner Recruitment is proud to be taking part in KHQ Lawyers’ upcoming event. Come along to hear Horner’s General Manager, Kylie Heffernan, give a overview on the current market and share tips on attracting and retaining talent. KHQ Lawyers is partnering with Flat Planet to host the July 2022 breakfast event. The event will also feature speakers…
Read MoreTime to review and increase your staffing needs?
The buzz is coming back to the Melbourne CBD with the roads and public transport busier, coffee shops filled with orders for almond lattes, and office chitter chatter back at the water cooler! This is positive to see given the Melbourne CBD has been the hardest hit city in Australia with lockdowns over the…
Read MoreOHS and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2021 becomes law in Victoria
Did you know that if you are a host employer utilising labour hire services that you will be impacted by these recent changes to the Victorian Government’s Occupation Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (the Act)? Our industry association, the Recruitment, Consulting & Staffing Association (RCSA), outlined the changes in the article…
Read More7 Questions to consider when choosing your Outplacement Program service provider
Is your organisation considering making redundancies due to restructuring, downsizing or closing due to the coronavirus pandemic? Laying off staff is never easy for the employer or the employee at any time but particularly more so now. How you exit your staff is just as important as how you onboard your staff. Leading organisations understand…
Read MoreHigh Court provides clarity on casual employment
Our peak industry body for the staffing sector, the Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association (RCSA) recently shared this announcement: Casual Employment Common Sense Prevails in the High Court of Australia On 4 August 2021, the High Court unanimously allowed an appeal from the judgment of the Full Federal Court in the matter of WorkPac v…
Read MoreWage theft is now a criminal offence in Victoria
Did you know that wage theft is now a criminal offence in Victoria and can result in hefty fines and jail time? While proposed wage theft reforms did not make it into the Federal Government’s industrial relations bill passed in March 2021, in Victoria the Victorian Wage Theft Act did come into effect on 1…
Read MoreCan you demand your employees to be vaccinated?
“No jab, no job?” With the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination underway in Australia, the enforcement and management of vaccinations has become another challenge for business leaders and HR professionals. Many employers are wondering if they can demand their employees to be vaccinated. The Fair Work Ombudsman has recently advised that most employers should assume…
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