Tag Archives: Australian Workers

Tag Archives: Australian Workers

18/08

Workplace mental and physical health under the spotlight

It is estimated that untreated mental health conditions cost Australian workplaces approximately $10.9 billion per year, comprising of $4.7 billion in absenteeism, $6.1 billion in presenteeism and $145 million in compensation claims. Business owners and organisational leaders play a critical role in driving practices that promote mental health in the workplace. The workplace has been…
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05/08

Workers injured in rush to remove three level crossings in Melbourne

Workers injured in rush to remove three level crossings in Melbourne by Clay Lucas.  Available from <http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/workers-injured-in-rush-to-remove-three-level-crossings-in-melbourne-20160726-gqe04d.html>. [July 27, 2016] The rapid removal of three level crossings during a round-the-clock construction blitz in Melbourne's south-east has led to serious injuries of workers on the site. The John Holland Group is removing level crossings in Bentleigh, McKinnon…
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05/08

Australian workers must be ready to ride the technology wave

Australian workers must be ready to ride the technology wave by Kim Arlington.  Available from <http://www.smh.com.au/business/workplace-relations/australian-workers-must-be-ready-to-ride-the-technology-wave-says-startupaus-20160728-gqfm4j.html>. [July 28, 2016] Up to 4.6 million jobs may be at risk if Australia does not prepare its workforce for the digital future, a discussion paper has warned. The paper, Economy in Transition – Startups, innovation and a workforce for the…
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