Stronger industry watchdog needed says MBA
22 January, 2015Master Builders Australia (MBA) has released a potentially inflammatory statement this week saying a stronger industry watchdog is needed, given the "spread of building union thuggery across Australia".
No place for drug users in mines
22 January, 2015Australia's national resource industry employer group, AMMA, has spoken out in support of the ongoing campaign by Western Australian Police and the state's mining employers to eradicate the potential safety risks posed by drugs on remote worksites.
Managing the safety of your staff and subcontractors
21 January, 2015 by Clive Roberts*How do you ensure the safety of your subcontractors and integrate them into the rest of your service organisation when many firms employ hundreds of 'subbies' each year, with many working from remote locations far away from head office?
Discover Spatial geospatial training platform by eLearning
20 January, 2015With a geospatial industry that's worth more than 300 billion dollars globally, there is obvious demand for its technology and services. But as a complete newbie, where do you learn about this high-tech industry?; or as an experienced professional, how do you keep your skills up to date?
Start as you mean to finish
16 January, 2015Another year, another round of financial advice for SMEs. The first few months of the year can be tough on small business, particularly when it comes to cash flow. The lead-up to Christmas and New Year is often frantic, as customers want projects finished and everything wrapped up before the holiday season. Realising payment for that work can be a little harder to achieve, creating constraints in cash flow at a critical time of year.
2015 - a year of contention
15 January, 20152015 is shaping up to be a year of high drama as far as the workforce is concerned, as unions across the nation respond to job cut announcements and employment instability indicators.
Workplace reform essential
08 January, 2015Fundamental reform to the national workplace relations system must start in 2015 if Australia is to meet its mounting economic, employment and social challenges, according to the peak body representing resource industry employers, the Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA).
An industry in turmoil
08 January, 2015It seems the NSW electricity industry is on the brink of revolt, with unions applying to Fair Work Australia for the right to take protected industrial action.
Mental health a priority in 2015
07 January, 2015The Mental Health Recovery Institute is offering training seminars around Australia in February. The Mental Health First Aid Training series will help attendees learn the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, where and how to get help and what sort of assistance has been shown by research to be effective.
Achieving first aid compliance with WHS regulations
07 January, 2015The importance of first aid in the workplace cannot be overstated. In the event of an accident or medical emergency, the application of first aid can mean the difference between life and death.
Australia's fuel security risk
07 January, 2015A new report released by the National Roads and Motorists' Association has reviewed the transport energy policies of 75 countries and found that Australia is the only country that doesn't have a 'Plan B' to cope with any significant interruption to our fuel imports.
Check holiday pay rates now
16 December, 2014The Fair Work Ombudsman is urging employers and employees to check the pay rates and entitlements that apply over Christmas and the New Year.
Building industry comments on apprenticeship data
12 December, 2014Master Builders Australia has spoken out about the recently released National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) data, highlighting that there are only one-third the apprentices in the pipeline to meet the current and future skill needs of the building and construction industry.
Jobs market set to rise in 2015
11 December, 2014The outlook for the jobs market in 2015 appears positive, with employer intentions to hire at the highest level since 2012, according to the Hudson Report Employment Trends, as released by global talent solutions company Hudson.
The field service experience
10 December, 2014 by Sumair Dutta - Chief Customer OfficerIn times when we shy away from in-person and face-to-face communications and it is extremely difficult for organisations to connect with their customers, a field visit offers a unique opportunity wherein customers provide a window of time and attention to the servicing organisation.
