Best timkt Podcasts (2025)

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(087) Is it now impossible to be an Aussie employer, without breaking the law? 32:33

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15d ago32:33

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We answer the question: Is it now impossible to be an Aussie employer, without breaking the law? The answer is frightening. We also discuss some of the most recent absurdities, like an employee receiving Qld Long Service after working just 11 days in the State AND being declined for it in Victoria. A summary and clarity on the $1B underpayment issu…

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(086) Not Even BHP Can Survive Australia's IR System; What About SMEs? 44:05

2M ago44:05

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Australia’s workplace rules just changed and the cost for small business is about to skyrocket. Tim breaks down award wage hikes, the court ruling that makes annual salaries unpredictable, and why BHP’s 750 job cuts are a warning sign for every SME. Get the steps you must take now to protect your business before the next wave of IR changes hits. Wa…

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(085) Leftist & Socialist Coordinated Attack or Conspiracy? Why Australian Employers Are Under Siege 42:51

2M ago42:51

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In this episode, we unpack the growing sense of a coordinated siege against Australian employers. From government policies, to meddling in tribunal proceedings, to blocking employer's seeking support from the Commission, to union campaigns, tribunals operating with selective transparency, and regulators who appear increasingly activist. Small to me…

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(084) Be On Alert! Union Handed a $50M Pay Day! 25:09

2M ago25:09

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In this episode of The HR Cartel Podcast, we break down one of the most talked-about industrial relations cases in recent history; the Qantas outsourcing saga that led to a staggering $90 million penalty, including a $50 million pay out to the Transport Workers Union. We unpack what really happened behind the headlines: Why Qantas’ decision to outs…

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(083) Right to Disconnect Under Review. Why More Guidelines Will Hurt SMEs (And What to Do Instead) 25:12

2M ago25:12

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In this episode Tim breaks down the Productivity Roundtable and two hot-button IR reviews that matter to every small and medium employer: the part-time employment review and the “right to disconnect.” Tim explains why rigid minimum-engagement rules are locking potential workers out of the labour market, why more prescriptive right-to-disconnect rul…

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(082) Employers Under Siege: Chaos in the Commission, and a Country in Decline 38:34

3M ago38:34

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In this punchy episode, Tim returns to unload on the recent chaos in Australia’s industrial relations scene. With a sharp eye on what’s happening at the Fair Work Commission, the Productivity Roundtable, and the growing overreach of regulators, Tim calls it as he sees it: a system that is increasingly hostile to employers, especially small and medi…

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(081) Same Job, Same Pay & The Commission's Blatant Hypocrisy 29:20

4M ago29:20

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In this week’s episode, I break down the Fair Work Commission’s $66 million decision against BHP under the new “Same Job, Same Pay” legislation, and what it really means for every other employer in Australia. While this case targeted a mining giant, it’s the thousands of small and medium businesses who’ll feel the ripple effects. I unpack how the A…

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(080) Common Sense Wins: The Commission Pushes Back on Woke Overreach 25:26

4M ago25:26

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This week, Tim dives into a Fair Work Commission decision that, thankfully, was a win for common sense. After a council worker pushed back on being forced to participate in an Acknowledgement of Country at a routine pre-start meeting, Traditional Corporate HR jumped into overdrive with a misconduct process that ended in termination. But the Commiss…

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(079) How I Would Re-Design Australia’s IR Framework, if I were PM. 32:37

4M ago32:37

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In this episode, Tim Dive lays out his blueprint for an Australian industrial relations overhaul, as if he were Prime Minister. Drawing on recent government overreach (5,000+ new rules in three years) and the Fair Work Commission’s tone-deaf stance toward small employers, Tim proposes splitting the Commission into a Small Business Division (≤50 sta…

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(078) Embrace the Commission’s Challenge: Fix Your Productivity Now 31:39

5M ago31:39

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In this episode, we look at a perfect example of employee entitlement, and explore COST - including above-inflation wage rises handed down by the Fair Work Commission. We expose the cost pressures threatening nearly every small and medium business in Australia, and explore the warnings from recent fair work decisions about offshore contracting trap…

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(077) The Mid-Year HR & Industrial Relations Report & Forecast - Get Prepared 54:14

5M ago54:14

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In this mid-year update, Tim dives deep into the shifting sands of Australian industrial relations. With wage rises, gender-based award adjustments, superannuation hikes, and a flood of new IR regulations hitting small and medium-sized employers, it’s never been more critical to know exactly what’s coming and how to prepare. Tim breaks down the Fai…

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(076) Wage Rises, Shutdowns, and Union Power: What Employers Must Know Now 29:06

5M ago29:06

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In this raw and unfiltered episode, we take a hard look at the current landscape for Australian employers. From record-high insolvencies in hospitality and construction to the mounting pressures of wage rises and legislation changes, the real cost of doing business in 2025 is becoming clearer, and more dangerous. We break down alarming statements f…

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(075) Cost & Productivity: Extreme Measures Faced by Thousands of Australian Businesses 32:46

6M ago32:46

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In this episode of the HR Cartel, host Tim Dive dives deep into the reality facing Australian business owners post-election. With a government that shows no signs of lifting the cost burden on small and medium-sized employers, Tim breaks down the pressing challenges and what business leaders must now do to survive. From skyrocketing wage costs and …

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(074) Employer gets a "win" in $120M Non-Compete Case, Labor’s Next IR Move & What Employers Need to Do Now 38:34

6M ago38:34

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In this explosive episode of The HR Cartel Podcast, Tim Dive dives deep into a high-stakes restraint of trade case where an ex-employee tried to take $120M worth of tender intel to a direct competitor, and the courts actually stepped in. 📌 Interim restraint orders were granted—three months after the employee had already jumped ship, proving that re…

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(073) 10 Macro, Micro, and Policy Adjustments Employers are Using to Cut Costs and Reduce Risk, Right Now 40:02

6M ago40:02

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Episode 073: The 10 Adjustments Employers Are Making to Survive the Next 12-24 Months In this episode of The HR Cartel Podcast, Tim Dive breaks down the real-world moves smart employers are making right now to tackle rising costs, productivity loss, and compliance risks in an increasingly hostile business environment. With union wish lists becoming…

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(072) Activism Has Infected the Fair Work Commission; And You’re Paying for It 25:33

7M ago25:33

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“Activism in the Fair Work Commission: A Wake-Up Call for Employers” In this firecracker episode, we take the gloves off and call out an alarming trend: ideological activism embedded in the Fair Work Commission and Fair Work Ombudsman. With a controversial decision just handed down, targeting modern awards through the lens of gender-based undervalu…

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(071) Australia’s Leading Entrepreneur, Phillip Di Bella, Joins The HR Cartel for a No-BS Chat. 59:30

7M ago59:30

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In this raw and unfiltered episode, Tim Dive sits down with one of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs, Phillip Di Bella; founder of Di Bella Coffee and The Coffee Commune, and passionate advocate for small business. Together, they cut through the noise and dive deep into the real state of play for business owners in Australia. From red tape …

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(070) No More Non-Compete: What Happens When Employees Can Walk Away With Your Business? 30:35

7M ago30:35

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"The Non-Compete Chaos & What It Really Means for Small Business" In this episode of The HR Cartel Podcast, Tim Dive delivers a raw and unfiltered breakdown of the recent and proposed workplace legislation changes that could drastically shift how small and medium-sized businesses operate in Australia. From the alarming plans to outlaw non-compete c…

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(069) The Real Cost of Compliance and Admin Burden Crushing Employers Right Now 34:00

8M ago34:00

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In this episode of The HR Cartel Podcast, Tim breaks down the real impact of the current Labor government’s workplace law reforms. Small and medium businesses are facing an unprecedented compliance burden, extra admin, higher operational costs, and serious risks for directors and managers. Tim cuts through the noise to show you exactly what’s chang…

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(068) Standing Down Employees & Other Options during TC Alfred 14:42

8M ago14:42

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With Tropical Cyclone Alfred looming off the coast, businesses across Queensland and Northern NSW are scrambling to prepare—not just for the storm, but for the workforce challenges that come with it. In this audio-only, remote episode of The HR Cartel Podcast, Tim Dive cuts through the confusion surrounding stand-down provisions, temporary shutdown…

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(067) Successful or Barely Surviving? The Scorecard That Could Change Your Business Forever 28:58

8M ago28:58

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In this episode of The HR Cartel, host Tim Dive discusses the evolving workplace compliance landscape in Australia. With the increasing complexities of regulations and the growing administrative burden on small and medium-sized businesses, Tim discusses the critical need for businesses to shift from mere compliance to strategic success. He explores…

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(066) The Critical Choices Facing Small & Medium Business Owners in 2025 30:42

9M ago30:42

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As we charge into 2025, the challenges for Australian small and medium-sized businesses continue to grow. In this episode of The HR Cartel Podcast, host Tim Dove breaks down the key decisions business owners must make to stay ahead in an increasingly complex and high-risk environment. From the criminalisation of wage theft to skyrocketing labour co…

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(065) Risk Free Employee Terminations & Cutting Cost 29:03

9M ago29:03

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Is there such a thing as a risk-free termination? Not exactly—but there are smarter, safer ways to approach it. In this episode of The HR Cartel Podcast, Tim Dive breaks down the termination types that carry the least risk for employers, from probation periods and the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code to redundancies and high-income earners. But t…

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(064) Busting the Biggest Myths About Small Business in 2025 28:44

9M ago28:44

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Welcome back to The HR Cartel Podcast, and welcome to 2025, the most compliance-heavy, regulator-driven era we’ve ever seen for small and medium-sized businesses in Australia. In this episode, we're busting some of the biggest small business myths that are holding owners and leaders back, including some that could cost you big money, land you in le…

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(063) Wage Theft: Fines & Jail Time - Are You Ready? 30:31

10M ago30:31

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Welcome to 2025, where wage theft is now a criminal offense! In this episode of the HR Cartel Podcast, Tim dives deep into the newly implemented Wage Theft laws under the Fair Work Act. With potential fines reaching millions and the looming risk of jail time, Tim breaks down the Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code to help employers unders…

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(062) 2024: Unions self-destructed, SMEs barely survive, we need an election in 2025. 20:54

11M ago20:54

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In this episode of the HR Cartel Podcast, host Tim Dive takes a reflective look at 2024, a year he describes as "historic" for workplace relations in Australia. Tim dives deep into the seismic shifts driven by union advancements, legislative overhauls, and the unexpected unraveling of the modern union movement. From the challenges small and medium …

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(061) Unions Unleashed: A Wake-Up Call for Australians & Small Businesses 27:14

11M ago27:14

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In this episode of the HR Cartel podcast, Tim dives headfirst into the current state of union activities in Australia and the impact they have on small and medium-sized businesses. From multi-employer bargaining to the Woolworths saga, Tim dissects how unions' actions are driving up costs, complicating regulations, and exposing the true colours of …

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(060) The SME of 2025: Thriving in a High-Regulation, High-Risk Era 28:11

11M ago28:11

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Tim discusses the challenges, and opportunities, small and medium-sized businesses will face in 2025. With a high-regulation, high-cost environment on the horizon, Tim outlines what businesses must prioritize to not only survive but thrive. From the critical importance of compliance in light of new wage theft laws, to strategies for employee retent…

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(059) Wage theft traps that most SMEs are likely committing right now. 26:16

12M ago26:16

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In this episode, we dig into the latest developments in wage theft and compliance for small to medium-sized businesses. With the Fair Work Ombudsman set to enforce new, stricter wage theft laws from January 2025, Tim shares insights on how employers need to prepare, highlighting potential risks and liabilities for business owners, HR teams, and eve…

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(058) Work from home injuries & compensation pay outs 20:13

1y ago20:13

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Tim Dive delves into a new legal case that holds employers liable for employees’ injuries while working from home. He explores how this decision reshapes the risks of flexible and remote work arrangements and warns that vague policies and unchecked “work-from-anywhere” setups will certainly leave businesses vulnerable. Tim shares practical tips for…

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(057) Fair Work's Target Industries for 2025 Revealed! 25:46

1y ago25:46

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In this latest podcast episode, Tim Dive breaks down key findings from the Fair Work Ombudsman’s latest reports, highlighting the industries that will face significant scrutiny in 2025. He emphasizes the need for businesses, particularly those in hospitality, aged care, and construction, to focus on wage compliance as wage theft criminalisation law…

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(056) How the CFMEU’s Aggression Backfired: A Leadership Breakdown 30:10

1y ago30:10

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This episode of The HR Cartel podcast dives into the ongoing saga, death threats, and situation with the CFMEU and its recent controversies, with a particular focus on leadership and behaviour within the union. Tim shares his insights on the union’s aggressive tactics, how it affects the construction industry, and discusses the broader implications…

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(055) Brisbane Broncos: 5 leadership masterstrokes in exiting Kevin Walters 30:30

1y ago30:30

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In this episode of The HR Cartel Podcast, host Tim Dive draws leadership insights from the Brisbane Broncos' recent leadership decisions. Using the club's journey as a case study, Tim explores the critical decisions that businesses can learn from—emphasising the importance of performance assessment, setting clear standards, removing emotional bias,…

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(054) 82% of CEOs Want Staff Back in the Office - the end of Working From Home 23:31

1y ago23:31

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EPISODE CORRECTION: Tim misspeaks when stating "82% of Australian CEOs" intend a return to office within 3 years - The KPMG Report refers to 82% of Global CEOs - not Australian CEOs. In this episode, Tim dives into the heated debate around working from home and why it’s not the workplace revolution many believe it to be. With big companies like Ama…

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(053) The REAL top 3 issues Aussie Employers must focus on right now 24:29

1y ago24:29

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In this episode of the HR Cartel Podcast, Tim Dive goes deep into the urgent issues small and medium-sized employers face as we approach the end of the year. Tim challenges the usual HR advice on employee engagement and shifts the focus to more pressing concerns: wage compliance, payroll audits, and contract reviews. He breaks down why understandin…

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(052) The Right to Disconnect and other updates 23:53

1y ago23:53

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Tim dives into the complexities surrounding Australia's new "right to disconnect" law, which grants employees the right to refuse work-related contact outside of regular hours. Tim highlights the issues regarding the interplay between this law and existing offsetting clauses in employment contracts and explores the broader implications of recent in…

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(051) SMEs in Trouble; Save Our Middle-Class! 27:27

1y ago27:27

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In this episode, Tim Dive explores the ongoing challenges faced by Australia's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) amidst rising government intervention and industrial relations complexities. He discusses the critical role of the middle-class business sector in sustaining the economy and the growing pressures threatening its survival. Tim als…

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(050) More Exposed! Fake Jobs, Cash Demands, and Secret Recordings. 20:42

1y ago20:42

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What are we hearing? Unions using members' fees to interfere with other union elections, multi-million dollar fake printing invoices paid for fake jobs, union delegates walking onto sites demanding cash from their members, suspected secret recordings on the streets of Brisbane, and the ACCC taking a Tier 1 construction contractor to task over their…

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(049) Recession looming? How to plan for redundancies now. 19:12

1y ago19:12

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The RBA has left interest rates high, and indicated we may be waiting until 2026 to see any reprieve. To quote the Great Mark Bouris - I fear this can push us into a recession. What does that mean for businesses? Time to look ahead and assess you market and organisation - one major mitigating action is to cut costs when you feel you're looking at a…

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(048) More changes are on the way; and my challenge to you! 24:38

1+ y ago24:38

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In this episode of The HR Cartel Podcast, Tim Dive discusses the pressing issues within Australia's industrial relations landscape, focusing on recent changes and conflicts in employment laws. He highlights the persistent challenges posed by the CFMEU's toxic culture and the government's inadequate responses. Tim calls for courage and integrity fro…

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(047) Bikies didn't 'turn' the CFMEU into a criminal organisation 22:55

1+ y ago22:55

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As we watch the government and the CFMEU scramble to defend themselves in the wake of corruption allegations, I fear the scope of the argument is far too narrow to make any outcome meaningful. We cannot let any political party manipulate the system so far that Australian's lives, even those distant from any construction union's reach, are negativel…

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(046) The CFMEU & Labor aren't the only ones to blame. Let's talk about the rest of them. 28:37

1+ y ago28:37

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In the fall out of the crime and corruption committed by one of the biggest unions in Australia, we need to ask - who's really at fault here? Who is to blame when an industry gets so toxic, that for decades, it can't be stopped? It can't be turned around, and so people exit the industry. They write to politicians for help. No one listens and finall…

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(045) CFMEU and Union Conduct Exposed! 22:59

1+ y ago22:59

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Finally, thank goodness some Australian journalists have the freedom and courage to report the truth when they learn about it. After 9 months of investigating, journalists have produced a set of recordings and statements that demonstrate what many of us have been saying all along. The corruption in Australia's building and construction industry, fu…

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(044) Leaders have lost their way! Time to get back on track. 28:56

1+ y ago28:56

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After a brief hiatus due to injury and illness - I'm back! Let's talk about the poor leadership decisions and lack of leadership courage combining to hold back employers and businesses in Australia. It's not their fault (leaders) - this has been a 10-15 year dip into the abyss of businesses/workplaces trying to appease people, make everyone happy, …

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(043) How much you'll pay if you breach the Fair Work Act. 20:21

1+ y ago20:21

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We review a list of breaches and penalties (totalling $1.7M) from a recent case where 45 breaches were identified, including document and payslip errors, as well as underpayments. Excellent example of how much Employers will be liable to pay for simple errors of record keeping and payslip details. We also look ahead to picture what this case may ha…

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(042) Employers stripped of rights with Casuals and Contractors 28:57

1+ y ago28:57

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New Industrial Relations laws coming into effect on 26 August 2024 will significantly impact on employers who engage or intend to engage casual employees and contractors. These updates bring vast changes to how casual employment is defined and managed, and the risks of engaging contractors. Ultimately, employers have lost control caused by union wi…

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(041) IR Update: the unions tell us what to expect next 31:35

1+ y ago31:35

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Call me crazy, but I feel like we're headed for a Howard Government style attack against a particular Union - it doesn't feel like we're on a good path, the Union movement is desperate to run a wrecking ball through Australian workplace relations, and our Prime Minister has just publicly declared his undying devotion to advancing the union movement…

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(040) Kelli McDougall; The critical Aussie sector with 200,000 vacant jobs. 1:07:16

1+ y ago1:07:16

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Want to hear an alarming truth? We have more than 200,000 vacant positions in our agriculture sector. We need those jobs performed if we have any chance of feeding and clothing ourselves with Australian produce. In Episode 40, we talk with Kelli McDougall, Managing Director or Agri Talent about the reality of Australia's Ag sector, the opportunitie…

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(039) How to drive R.O.I from your wage bill in FY24/25 23:41

1+ y ago23:41

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This time, we're discussing how to leverage remuneration, incentives and training to drive a return on investment in your wage bill, each year. Hear how to set up the tools needed that guarantee healthy remuneration modelling, hiring decisions, reward and recognition, to push your business along a strategic plan, to execute short and long term goal…

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(038) Tanya Abbey; Recruit Corp CEO discusses recruiting and candidates in 2024 1:06:05

1+ y ago1:06:05

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The "candidate market" and recruitment generally changes with market influences, and we've got plenty happening right now, to make recruitment difficult. Many employers are recruiting without success, and retaining people is just as challenging in the shadow of the Covid era. We get candid, as always, with Tanya and open the discussion up. Check ou…

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