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Students Set Themselves Up for Career Success
On Friday 29th May Therese Ravell, Director of Impact HR, the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand (IML ANZ) and Victoria University came together for a joint event attended by approximately 50 students ‘Set Yourself Up for Career Success’. We were impressed with how many participants have adapted to this ‘new’ virtual world and that the sense of community is so strong. Nice to see that although we may be isolated, there are ways of staying connected. Students praised the virtual event saying, “I just wanted to say thank you for the great chat from earlier. I actually messaged my old careers mentor after the chat, asking to pick his brain on job hunting in the upcoming months, owing to the advice given in the online event.”
Minimum Wage Decision 2020
The Fair Work Commission has announced the minimum wage increase for 2020 which applies to all Modern awards. Minimum wages across all awards will increase by 1.75% with varying effective dates depending on which award employees are covered by.
SpeedGas Improves HR Process and Enhances Employee Experience
SpeedGas has been operating for over 25 years with the head office located in Brookvale, Sydney. Originally selling helium gas to shops and promotional companies, large retail outlets and corporate customers the business has over the years expanded and diversified into associated equipment and consumables to the market.
Q&A With HR Expert Jasmine Ward
This month’s top HR team story! Jasmine Ward has joined our growing business as a Senior HR Consultant, Jasmine has been working in HR for over 12 years having honed her skills within the Technology and Retail industries.
Working from Home: Tax Deductions
With many businesses closing office doors in light of Covid-19, you are probably working from home. The end of the financial year is fast approaching, and you might want to start looking into the items you can claim while working from home.
Commuting to Your Home Office
Currently thousands of the Australian work force are being thrown in to working from home. As much as working from home has its benefits, it can be a hard to make that shift especially if it wasn’t your choice.
National Minimum Wage to Increase by 3.5 Percent from July 1
Australia’S lowest paid workers will receive a 3.5 per cent pay increase. From July 1, the national minimum wage will increase by $24.30 per week to $719.20, or $18.93 an hour, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in its 2017-18 Annual Wage Review.
Winter School Holiday Activities
Whether you have a little performer, sporty one, creative type or nature lover, we have the kids covered with a range of fun activities to keep them (and you!) entertained these school holidays! Check out our favourite school holiday activities on the Northern Beaches and Sydney City below.
The ATO’s Hit List: What You Need to Know Before You Do Your Tax Return
Every year about this time, the tax office announces its compliance hotspots for the year ahead. So what is on the ATO’s list this year? Well, essentially, it’s looking at two main areas: work-related expenses and claims by investment property owners.
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