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Melbourne Cup Day

Melbourne Cup Day

The Melbourne Cup is held annually in Australia at 3pm on the 1st Tuesday in November. Also known as the race that stops the nation it can also divide it. Over the past decade, viewership of the race has steadily decreased and although still very popular, its popularity is waning. A well-run Melbourne Cup event can be an amazing…

Visa Strategies for Small Business

Visa Strategies for Small Business

Updates to the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482) have significant impacts on small and medium sized employers. As of July 2024, significant changes were made to the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482), commonly referred to as the 482 Visa. These changes are designed to address labour shortages and strengthen employee rights; however, it also introduces new challenges for employers, in particular small businesses. Here is an outline of the key changes and our tips to support you. Key changes: Previously, workers were required to…

Training: Essential or Expense?

Training: Essential or Expense?

I get it! Particularly with the cost of living squeezing our margins, investing in training is a hard decision. However, small, well-chosen investment in training will have your business outperforming your competition and improve your bottom line. So how do you get the right balance when you run a Small / Medium Business (SMB)? Forget what it is like in Corporate World! They have huge budgets, an inhouse training team and Learning Systems. As a small business owner myself, I am looking for…

Procedural Fairness

Procedural Fairness

Impact HR offers an As Needed HR model, so we often support SME owners and managers who are confused by why they have received an email to defend their decisions before Fair Work. This is another area of the Australian Employment Law that seems biased against SMEs, without the budgets to engage lawyers. The businesses have very strong reasons for terminating an employee’s employment. So why are they in…

Sexual Harassment and Employer Liability

Sexual Harassment and Employer Liability

Did you know that effective September 2024, significant changes to Australia’s workplace sexual harassment laws have come into effect? These changes are part of broader reforms under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment and incorporate the Respect@Work recommendations aimed at…

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