by Jennifer Bicknell | Oct 13, 2022
As part of a new working model now launched in Singapore, Citi employees worldwide are being classified as either “hybrid” (permitted to work remotely up to two days per week if they wish), “resident” (must work onsite) and “remote” (can be performed offsite given...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Oct 13, 2022
Monash University business school released a report about a pilot study regarding pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. The report notes that case law by itself is not a helpful insight into experiences of pregnant women at work, it is only “the tip of the...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Oct 13, 2022
Dan Murphy’s wanted to hire 2,200 people to fill positions in 258 stores. They sought to avoid the hiring process bureaucracy by guaranteeing an on-the-spot 10-minute job interview with anyone over 18 who came in. Dan Murphy’s now have 1,000 applicants moving through...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Oct 13, 2022
National Cabinet has decided to extend the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment (PLDP) at current rates beyond 30 September 2022. It will remain available for as long as mandatory isolation periods are applied by all States and Territories. The PLDP is a lump sum payment...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Oct 10, 2022
Hello! In this newsletter, I discuss a trend I’ve noticed in the workplace world. I share news about major reforms to sexual harassment laws, the end of mandatory COVID isolation, national safe work month, and Amazon’s hiring blitz. This week’s “Dear Jen” makes for...
