How Technology Shapes Workplace Productivity—and Employee Wellbeing For decades, businesses have relied on computers to streamline communication, data entry, and research. By 2019, modern technology has transformed the workplace even further, enabling teams to...
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Keeping Your Young Workers Safe
Young Workers can be a valuable resource to a business. They’re inexpensive, have high energy, and in a world where technology and media is advancing more and more every day, they are able to bring new ideas to the table that others won’t have even experienced...
What is on the Horizon for WHS Laws in 2019?
Over the past year, Safe Work Australia has been completing a review of the Model Work Health and Safety Laws. The Model Law is the foundation of the laws that most states and territories in Australia will use for their WHS acts. The review is meant to be released in...
Christmas Doesn’t Mean that WHS Turns into Chaos!
Christmas Doesn’t Mean that WHS Turns into Chaos! When you think of the festive season, your mind will generally go to the joys of the time- a nice break, spending time with your family, and the fantastic food that you will feast on. For businesses however, it may...
Fire Safety For Summer
It’s heating up. How do you stay safe during fire season? It’s the end of spring, which means summer is only a few weeks away. While the Australian summer comes with many incredible things- barbeques, Christmas, seasonal fruit- it’s also synonymous with something less...
Common Workplace Safety Mistakes
Every business wants to believe they have the highest standard of workplace safety, and no one wants to be caught out on faults in their OHS policies and procedures. Safety is vital for a business to run smoothly. There are however, many mistakes that are common in...
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2018 Tip 4
In the lead up to the World day for health and safety at work (April 28th), here is your fourth tip for supporting young workers in your workplace. Tip 4: Create a ‘buddy’ or mentoring system within the workplace This is by far the most valuable tool for supporting...
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2018 Tip 3
In the lead up to the World day for health and safety at work (April 28th), here is your third tip for supporting young workers in your workplace. Tip 3: Encourage young workers to ask for help and guidance Young workers often feel they have no bargaining power due to...
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2018
The theme for the 2018 World Day for Safety and Health at Work is ‘Generation health and safety.’ On April 28th, we recognise the critical importance of safety at work and this year the focus is on highlighting the importance of improving safety and health for young...
What most business owners ignore until it is too late.
Starting a business is exciting. You set up your ABN and register a name. Open a bank account, get some business cards printed and wait for the money to roll in. You start getting work, then you get more work. Then you find yourself needing help. so you employ a...