As Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting comes into effect on 1 July 2018, here’s a snapshot of what businesses need to know and prepare the change.
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As Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting comes into effect on 1 July 2018, here’s a snapshot of what businesses need to know and prepare the change.
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Human Resources (HR) adds strategic value to organisations, whilst playing a fundamental role in shaping company culture. It goes beyond managing employees to empowering the workforce. A fair and inclusive workplace attained through practices & policies, recruiting and retaining high-calibre talent, improving employee engagement and boosting performance is vital to a thriving HR function and, more broadly, contributes to organisational success.
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While organisations realise the essentiality of an effective onboarding process, an overwhelming majority struggle to deliver an experience that a new employee would cherish. What makes onboarding critical is the lasting impact it creates on an employee’s productivity, engagement and, in turn, her or his willingness to continue with the organisation.
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Creating a fair and equitable workplace is essential to securing improved employee engagement, enhanced productivity, strong financial performance and an inclusive culture. An integral aspect to this is providing equal opportunities for everyone, irrespective of differences, real or perceived. By excluding or limiting opportunities for women in leadership positions, you will also lose an invaluable chance to tap into their potential in order to drive better business outcomes.
An employee’s state of mind impacts his or her capacity to perform tasks, produce quality work and achieve desired outcomes. Research suggests that happier people are 12 percent more productive, thereby positively impacting their performance and enhancing engagement. This win-win business scenario lies at the heart of how engaged employees accelerate business growth, whilst employers retain high-performing talent.
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We’ve come a long way in accomplishing equality in the workplace irrespective of demographics. However, bridging the gap in pay disparity between men and women is one we are yet to close. In January 2018, Iceland became the first country in the world to entrench pay parity as a legal requirement.
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