Before refusing a request for flexible work practice an employer must first consider: Does the existing workplace policy disadvantage women or carers? Would a refusal to change the policy be...

Employers have to accept that they cannot plug skills shortages by hiring new. younger staff. In the past 18 months workers in the age bracket 18-24 have had larger than average salary increases....

Forty-three per cent of the people in accounting are women but only 29% of the ICAA's total membership are women. However, 48% of those undertaking the qualification are women. Firms need to do more...

Immigration laws continue to frustrate both employers and potential immigrants particularly in terms of recognition of skills. There are inconsistencies in the current laws especially between federal,...

The first of those people who apply to do their CA under the new system will complete their qualification in 2009.The ICAA will change its courses to include more technical training and employers are...

Demand for coffee also rises sharply, especially in towns and cities where there are large universities and colleges. So great is the demand that Tesco at times considers marketing some of these...

In spite of a steady rather than spectacular economy and increased concerns about rising interest rates, companies have still recruited in the ITC sector, and invested in IT projects. The IT...

Uncertainty and confusion is widespread about the implications of the new industrial relations laws. It will still be illeagl to not hire or to sack someone for discriminatory reasons, but for...

Globalisation and IT have produced more work but fewer jobs of the regular kind. The new industrial relations laws will give employers more flexibility to determine the kind of workforce wanyed ....

The labout market for accountants is stretched very tight at the moment. More accountants, especially those with 3-7 yrs experience are highly sought after. Despite all this, the top 100 accounting...