People Smartz Blog
Keep up to date with current business and employment issues, what’s happening with People Smartz and what we’re seeing with our clients.
Modern Award Wage Changes – 1 July 2020
The recent National Wage Case Decision a 1.75% Change to Modern Award Wages. Due to the effects of COVID-19 implementation dates were staggered. The first…
National Wage Case Decision Handed Down
The Fair Work Commission has today handed down its yearly National Wage Decision. Award Wages are to increase by 1.75% This decision was slightly delayed…
JobKeeper Update – Employers can increase hours
A decision today from the Fair Work Commission has cleared up one of the most asked questions regarding JobKeeper. Many employers have had casual employees…
New Modern Award Changes – Has Your Award Changed?
The Fair Work Commission amended 23 Modern Awards with changes that may impact the management of your employees. New modern awards have been created and…
Casual Employment in the Spotlight Again
Casual Employment is in the spotlight again. Lots of media about the threats to employers regarding potential back payments. We have seen this before. The…
Working COVID-Safe
Federal and State Governments are beginning to roll back the COVID-19 related restrictions. For many businesses, this means working COVID-Safe. An employer’s obligations under Workplace…
Managing Workplace Stress During COVID-19
Workplaces are operating within an environment totally alien to that in which they worked only a short period ago. Change like this can be difficult…
Improve Your Employees Productivity When Working from Home
Improving productivity is an ongoing challenge for all businesses. To improve your employees’ productivity when working from home, we recommend the following: Establish a morning…
Mental Health First Aid is Going Online
Over the last twelve months, we have been running our popular Mental Health First Aid Courses from several locations across Brisbane and Queensland. Now, because…