It is with mixed emotions that I think about the upcoming office Christmas party. On one hand, after the year that we’ve had, we deserve a drink or two. Nothing brings together a business like a day of good food, catching up with colleagues, drinking (responsibly of course) and secret Santa gifts. On the other [...]
In a post COVID-19 world, it’s hard to remember what it was like 2 months ago, let alone a year ago when you may have mapped out your business goals. As COVID-19 hit, your priorities may have changed, perhaps your business went into lockdown or maybe your goals went out the window. However, it’s now [...]
Despite not being completely sure how this will impact hiring or support for those over the grand age of 36, the Senate committee has recommended the JobMaker Hiring Credit legislation be passed. What is it aiming to do? The JobMaker Hiring Credit aims to support businesses creating jobs for young people. More specifically for those who [...]
Job creation is the name of the game in the Federal Governments recently announced JobMaker scheme and in particular their ‘Boosting Apprenticeship Commencement’ wage subsidy. From JobMaker Hiring Credits to wage subsidies for trainees and apprentices, the two key questions to consider for businesses are: Am I looking to take on more staff? Can those [...]
The JobKeeper rules were updated on Friday 14 August 2020 to include the 1 July test for new employees for fortnights commencing 3 August (fortnight 10) onwards. Employers will need to assess whether they have any new eligible employees and notify these employees by this Friday 21 August. What you need to know: The reference date [...]
