Human Resources

Human resources is the driving force behind any business—My Business recognises this by creating the My Business Human Resources category. This dedicated online space discusses the latest news, insights and information concerning human resources management.

The category features articles which discuss issues on employment, workforce, wages and regulation updates concerning Australian employment legislation. It also gathers expert insights on human resources management that can be accessed by both new and seasoned business owners.

In addition, this category also provides guidelines for business owners who want to prioritise employee welfare and improve human resource systems via educational articles covering topics such as workforce management, strengthening employee-employer relationships and professional development.

Employees ‘abusing sick leave to hurt bosses’

The Australian Medical Association has hit back at claims employees are abusing the sick leave system by faking illness to obtain a medical certificat...

17 Aug 2018

SMEs rank among employers of choice

Australia and New Zealand’s best employers were recognised in the 18th annual ranking of top performers, with many SMEs among the top-ranked workpla...

Catholic diocese ‘unfairly dismissed’ school support worker

A diocese of the Catholic Church has been ordered to reinstate a school support worker, with the FWC finding it had exaggerated the impact of the work...

Employers blind to Fair Work retributions

Employers have complained that there are no penalties for, or deterrents against, employees making false claims to the Fair Work Commission, but My Bu...

Court could increase sick leave allowance

Many employers could be hit with the prospect of increasing sick leave provisions and even backpaying workers, depending on the outcome of a significa...

Stagnant wage growth remain the norm: ABS

Latest ABS figures are good news for employers but bad news for businesses hoping for a consumer spending boost, with wage growth continuing to track ...

Jetstar denies paying workers $100 per week

Budget airline Jetstar has been accused of using foreign workers employed on cheap foreign contracts to work in Australia, but the airline has hit bac...

When can employers cut wages (if at all)?

It is a question on the lips of many employers, but one they are often too afraid to ask: Can we actually reduce the amount we pay our staff? ...

We are not adult day care centres, employers cry

The scandal of a racist joke between employees has angered many employers, who claim they are being held responsible for policing behaviour outside of...

Employers taking too long to make job offers

First-choice employers are losing out on skilled workers because they are taking too long to respond to candidates post-interview, new research has re...

Riskiest workplaces to get extra safety support

Four of the most dangerous industries for workplace accidents are being targeted by a new safety program aimed at reducing work-related injuries. ...

‘Don’t beat yourself up over wrong hires’

Winning Group CEO John Winning has urged business leaders not to beat themselves up over making wrong hires, suggesting that “some of the churn” i...