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3.7 million households in Australia struggled to put food on their table this year

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As many of us know, the five basic needs of survival are air, water, food, shelter and sleep. Australia’s ongoing cost-of-living crisis is placing unprecedented pressure on the nation’s most vulnerable individuals, impacting their ability to access employment, housing and essential resources such as food and clothing. Employment services provider atWork Australia is noticing the … Continued

New report reveals troubling experiences of workers with disability

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EMBARGOED UNTIL 7 AUGUST 2024 People with disability are facing alarming levels of exclusion at work, causing many to avoid sharing their disability status with their employer, according to a report released today by Diversity Council Australia (DCA) in collaboration with Australian Disability Network. The Disability Data at Work report highlights the critical role of … Continued

Surf Coast businesses put on notice after child employment compliance blitz uncovers hundreds of breaches

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Several Surf Coast businesses have received official warnings for breaching Victoria’s child employment laws following a summer compliance blitz that found 89 per cent of businesses employing kids under 15 were breaching at least one aspect of the law. The state’s child employment regulator, Wage Inspectorate Victoria, inspected businesses from Torquay to Lorne, requiring them … Continued

Wilmar’s Inaction Delays Crush

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Wilmar is reaping what they sow as reports come out that the crush has been delayed due to staffing shortages caused by low wages. Wilmar’s go-to line throughout bargaining has been that all economic indicators point to their offer being fair and their wages being competitive. This point has been consistently debunked by the unions … Continued

HCF leading charge in creating family-friendly workplaces

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MONDAY, 3 JUNE 2024: HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund has welcomed the launch of the 2024 National Working Family Report, a collaboration between Parents At Work and UNICEF Australia. HCF has been a certified member of Parents At Work (PAW) since 2021 and is accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace, having met the world’s … Continued

Connect, Learn and Grow at the 2024 AITD Conference

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The Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD) is excited to announce its highly anticipated annual conference, set to take place at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide, South Australia, from 12 to 14 June 2024. This premier event promises two and a half days of cutting-edge learning and development (L&D) exploration, knowledge sharing, and … Continued

Cornerstone Accelerates Jobs-to-Skills Transformation with SkyHive Acquisition

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Cornerstone Accelerates Jobs-to-Skills Transformation with SkyHive Acquisition     The move expands Cornerstone’s holistic skills transformation capabilities, giving leaders a comprehensive understanding of what skills they have and what they need to solve for now and in the future     SYDNEY, Australia. – May 23, 2024 –  Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., a leader in Workforce Agility solutions, today announced … Continued