Keep up to Date with 2023 Public Holidays in Australia
In Australia, there are 8 national public holidays observed as part of the National Employment Standards (NES) that underpin employment throughout the country. In addition to these key dates, some states and territories also have additional regional public holidays or substitute public holidays. Substitute public holidays mean that if a public holiday falls on… Read more »
Keep up to Date with 2023 Public Holidays in France
France observes and celebrates a number of holidays throughout the year, whether religious holidays, seasonal holidays, or national holidays relevant to the history of France. Should your foreign business have a presence in France, it is important to keep on top of all public holidays from a HR compliance perspective. For ease, we’ve summarised all… Read more »
Want Pets in the Office? Here are 9 Steps You Should Take
Pets bring a lot of joy to the office. A 2012 study has shown that they reduce stress and increase productivity – boosting employee wellbeing; your friendly pooch is not just man’s best friend but an office cheerleader. While it’s great to have pets in the office for both your employees and their furry friends… Read more »
Modern Awards in Australia: What are they? Why are they Important?
A modern award is a set of minimum terms and conditions for employment in Australia. If you have or are planning to open a business in Australia, you must already know about “modern awards”. They are one of the most important documents in employment in Australia and apply to both employers and employees and failure to… Read more »
How to Write a Job Description that Attracts Ideal Candidates
Job descriptions are easy to critique and difficult to write. What you want to do is explain the role, the requirements, and the culture. However, it can easily become muddled, confusing and can easily deter potential candidates. That’s why it’s essential to review your job description process, whether it is a template or if you’re… Read more »
Australia Jobs and Skills Summit: Key Takeaways
The Jobs and Skills summit was held on 1 – 2 September 2022. The summit took place at Government House, where a number of representatives from unions, government, employers and civil society members discussed various issues surrounding Australia’s current skill shortage, among other topics. The HR Outsourcing team here at Polyglot Group have outlined the… Read more »
The Four Things Your Company Needs To Attract Quality Candidates
Companies need to attract candidates. We are in a candidate-driven market – this is no doubt the 2022 corporate buzz sentence. With fewer workers and more job positions, potential employees have all the choices, and will choose carefully. Companies are struggling to entice candidates, and while they might be offering benefits and perks, they… Read more »
Understanding Australia’s Holiday & Leave Entitlements
Australia has some of the world’s most generous policies regarding employee entitlements. While the length of annual leave might be shorter at a minimum of 20 days a year compared to other countries, the right to have unused days rolled over each year is a perk Australian workers have. For the most part, the leaves… Read more »
7 Ways An HR Audit Can Benefit Your Company
7 Ways An External Hr Audit Can Benefit Your Company The Human Resources (HR) department plays a key role in the running and protection of a company. They assist on all matters of employee relations while keeping businesses compliant. However, with HR professionals wearing many hats in their day-to-day operations, it can be difficult and… Read more »
Why Professional Translation is Vital for Global Business Success
Professional translation is vital for any company wanting to expand globally. Language is an essential part of human connection. Without reaching your target audience, you might as well be communicating with a wall. We’ve already seen how machine translation has tricked small and big companies alike, leading to some embarrassment and, at worst, causing grievous… Read more »
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