Unions representing hundreds of workers at Liberty Bell Bay have called on the Tasmanian and Federal Governments to move urgently to guarantee workers’ wages, after the site’s administrator told 181 workers to take leave without pay next week or be sacked. 216 workers at the strategically vital manganese smelter received the chilling ultimatum at 10am … Continued
Melbourne, Australia, 8th April, 2026: More than four in 10 (44%) Australians do not believe they will ever earn enough in their lifetime to live comfortably, according to a new poll commissioned by ADP, a global leader in HR and payroll solutions. The research shows that 44% of Australians doubt they will ever reach … Continued
Workplace data highlights how unmanaged change and unclear roles are affecting employee experience As artificial intelligence, automation and rapid organisational change reshape Australian workplaces, occupational rehabilitation specialists are urging leaders to consider how evolving job design can impact employee health and safety. Rehab Management, a national workplace rehabilitation provider, supports employers and employees … Continued
Key Facts: WGEA PAY GAP UPDATE As of March 2026, the WGEA reports the average total remuneration gender pay gap for the private sector is 21.1%, while the Workplace Gender Equality Agency reports a median gender pay gap of 16.4%. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency public sector average pay gap is 6.4%. Despite slight improvements, men are still 1.8x … Continued
Key Facts: CSA launches free interactive tool to help business leaders identify communication skill gaps in their organisations Poor written communication costs companies approximately $17,700 per employee annually, with staff spending 7.47 hours weekly dealing with communication issues Employees spend 2.8 hours weekly managing unresolved conflict, while staff turnover from poor communication costs 50-200% of … Continued
Diversity Council Australia (DCA) has opened expressions of interest for its 2026–2027 Inclusive Employer Index, which will this year include a new question to establish baseline data on neurodiversity – a landmark step in understanding and improving workplace inclusion nationwide. This new addition will give organisations unique insights into the inclusion experiences of neurodivergent employees, … Continued
Members of the Australian Workers Union (AWU) at the Townsville Glencore Refinery are set to take protected industrial action commencing tomorrow in the form of partial work bans. Glencore have sent correspondence workers today advising they will not be paid if they participate in the partial work bans, regardless of any other work they perform. … Continued
Spectrum.Life Expands into Australia with Long Term Strategic Commitment. Following the acquisition of MindFit at Work, We Lysn and Valion Health Bringing a high growth, internationally scaled mental health platform to Australia with unified clinical governance and measurable outcomes for insurers and employers across Australia. Spectrum.Life, the Ireland founded, Global digital mental health and wellbeing … Continued
Employers need to lift their game on mental health: Australians for Mental Health Australians for Mental Health is urging Australian businesses to lead the charge in dismantling damaging workplace culture, after it was revealed a third of hiring managers would not consider employing people with a history of mental illness. The Australian HR … Continued
With national productivity growth under intense policy and boardroom focus, new research suggests a surprising performance lever may lie not in strategy decks, but in soap dispensers, printers and procurement systems. Nearly half (48%) of Australian employees say they have experienced delays or disruption in their role due to poor-quality workplace supplies or outdated equipment, … Continued
