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Employment-related Taxes The Biggest Burden For Australian Businesses 
Privately held businesses in Australia are straining against multiple employment taxes, according to the final Grant Thornton International Business report of 2008.
Date posted: 6 October 2008 |
Grant Thornton |
Tougher Requirements Foreshadowed For Employers Of Overseas Workers
The Worker Protection Bill was introduced into Parliament on 24 September 2008 to strengthen the integrity of arrangements for all sponsored temporary visa holders, including those on 457 visas. Here is all the latest information regarding the details of the proposal.
Date posted: 1 October 2008 |
Hall & Wilcox |
Carbon Footprint Analysis 
Early action on global warming will help you gain competitive advantage while preparing your business for possible future greenhouse gas reduction legislation.
Date posted: 30 September 2008 |
Carbon Reduction Institute |
Key To Innovation Lies In Training And Flexibility According To Survey
Being able to multi-task and manage interruptions is a huge part of successful business life these days. However, new figures released today by Konica Minolta suggest that millions of Australian workers are buckling under the sheer volume and variety of information being thrown in their direction.
Date posted: 24 September 2008 |
Konica Minolta |
Changes To Unfair Dismissals And Workplace Bargaining From July Next Year
Changes from 1 July 2009 involve the unfair dismissal exemptions and certain rules relating to negotiating workplace agreements. The announcement was made by the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Ms Julia Gillard to the National Press Club.
Date posted: 24 September 2008 |
Hall & Wilcox |
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Managers Lose Credibility Over Time, According To Report
The Insync Surveys Alignment Update, released recently, shows that managers lose credibility with their staff over time.
Date posted: 15 September 2008
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Insync Surveys |
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How New People Can Bring Unexpected Problems
As life-long employment fades and the workforce becomes increasingly mobile, many companies look to hire skilled, experienced workers to improve productivity quickly. Those workers, however, often bring baggage from prior jobs that can negate the benefits of their prior experience, according to new Wharton research.
Date posted: 10 September 2008
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Australian Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting Falls Short, According To New Research
A new Grant Thornton study has exposed a lack of corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting amongst the ASX 300, despite a growing interest in the corporate sustainability credentials of large companies.
Date posted: 8 September 2008
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