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Victims of domestic violence now have access to paid leave to support them in their recovery. This is something advocates have long called for. So why aren’t they taking it up? In 2022, the Albanese government passed legislation requiring large employers and small and medium-sized businesses to provide at least ten days of paid family and domestic violence leave a …

For many Australians, a summer holiday never feels long enough. Increasingly, many are questioning whether it is. The union movement is increasingly pushing for five weeks of annual leave for Australian workers. They argue annual leave in Australia hasn’t increased since 1974, when it was increased to four weeks for most workers. This is despite the fact productivity has risen …

Increasingly, there is a mismatch between what employees want to be paid and what employers are willing to offer. According to the Hays 2024 Salary Guide, two-thirds of employees want a pay rise of 3% this year. However, the same survey found that employers are only willing to offer an extra 0.3% on average. This is driving many people to …

Are you looking for a career in the Public Service? Queensland could be the place to start. Not only is it an attractive place to live, but there are also a growing number of opportunities on offer, no matter your experience or skill set. New figures released last week as part of the Queensland Public Sector Commission’s State Of The …

Are you a Gen Z who lacks confidence talking on the phone? Or do you work with Gen Zs and wish they would call people rather than text? You aren’t alone. Employers are concerned that some Generation Z workers lack previous generations’ interpersonal skills. But why is this the case? Thanks to the Sydney Morning Herald, Forbes and News.com.au, we …

Nursing can be a highly rewarding career that allows you to help others and work across a variety of areas. It is among the most highly regarded careers in the public service. So why is Australia struggling to attract and retain quality nurses and midwives? In Victoria, nurses and midwives have recently initiated industrial action. This has put the spotlight …