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Minimum wage decision must be sustainable as industry confronts rising inflation and an oil shock | Australian Industry Group
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (54+ words) "Australian Industry Group will propose a 3. 9% increase to the minimum wage in recognition of the deeply uncertain circumstances confronting our economy. Given we are facing into recessionary conditions, to grant more would cause significant damage to both business and workers,…...
RBA sounds the alarm on stagflation on the eve of the budget
1+ week, 6+ day ago (291+ words) "Today's RBA meeting has sounded the alarm regarding the imminent stagflation risks facing Australia," said Innes Willox, Chief Executive of the national employer association, Australian Industry Group. "The RBA's decision to lift the cash rate by 25 basis points today is…...
Why trust shapes the employee experience
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (621+ words) Trust is one of those workplace concepts most organisations believe they have. It's referenced in values statements, engagement surveys and leadership frameworks. Yet trust is rarely tested until it's missing. And when it is, the consequences show up everywhere: in…...
Wage review needs to be conscious of current global economic shocks
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (187+ words) "The Expert Panel needs to be conscious of the mounting downside risks facing the economy when determining the national minimum wage and minimum award wages to provide a fair safety net," said Innes Willox, Chief Executive of the national employer…...
Salary opens doors - culture keeps them engaged
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (673+ words) For many, salary matters. It helps people meet their commitments, supports lifestyle choices, and can be one of the clearest signals an organisation sends about how it values work. Competitive pay can play an important role in attracting and retaining…...
Group interviews: Outdated hiring ritual or hidden superpower?
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (309+ words) For decades, group interviews were the "go-to" for high-volume recruitment. Retail chains, hospitality giants, and graduate programs relied on them to quickly assess large candidate pools. But fast forward to today - where personalised experiences and tech-driven hiring dominate - many employers…...
Qld latest with Michelle Farquhar
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (233+ words) With Australia Day behind us, it is officially back to business. Especially for Queenslanders, I wanted to bring a couple of opportunities to your attention. 2026 in Queensland'is the topic of conversation at the Queensland Futures Institute breakfast on'25'February. I'll…...