Where are We with the Minimum Wage?
As with previous years, the Fair Work Commission have a comprehensive array of submissions to consider. Submissions to the Fair Work Commission reflect a diversity
Preparing for the World of Work
To what extent does tertiary training and education actually prepare our youth for the world of work? This question reflects an emerging challenge for government
Superannuation – Opportunity for Further Reform
Australian workers earning $450 gross or more per month are entitled to a superannuation contribution of 9.5% of their gross salary under the Superannuation Guarantee
Board Remuneration Oversight
Initial concerns from the Hayne Royal Commission related to Director engagement in the determination of remuneration policy and, in particular, incentives. Shareholder focus has since
New ASX Corporate Governance Guidelines
In late February the ASX released the most recent edition of their Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations. We note that the recommendations
Concern About Wage Growth
Data from the US reveals that average weekly earnings over the past 2 years have increased from around US$895 (February 2017) to US$951 in February
Sector Employment and Pay
Trend monthly employment data in January 2019 indicated that employment increased by 24,900 with the number of unemployed increasing by 1,800 though the unemployment rate
Pay Equity
As a Federal election year, 2019 is likely to see ongoing comment on the equity and equality of pay as the two major political parties
Challenging the Glass Ceiling ?
The recently released Report from the Government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) indicates greater representation of women in leadership roles in the five years to
A Decade of Change in KMP Rewards
The decade since the Global Financial Crisis can be regarded as one of considerable change in relation to incumbency and reward.