Mental health issues are the 3rd most frequent health condition after cancer & health disease. This means supervisors are likely to be managing workers suffering from a mental illness. We have identified common mental health hazards & workplace risk mitigation strategies.
An increasing concern for many businesses are the risks of mental health related incidents, injuries and resulting workers compensation claims.
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Breaks are essential for employee wellbeing, productivity, and compliance with workplace laws. In Australia, entitlements are set out by the Fair Work Ombudsman and vary depending on your industry award or enterprise agreement. Employers must ensure staff receive appropriate rest and meal breaks during their shifts.
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The festive season is notorious for weight gain. The typical Australian Christmas is often centred around family, friends, eating & drinking. For many of us overindulging goes mostly unnoticed as we are busy socialising with family & friends.
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As we saw in late 2018 the NSW Government introduced a number of changes to the NSW workers compensation system, the next phase of these changes relates to simplifying the calculation of a workers Pre-Injury Average Weekly Earnings (PIAWE).
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Drug?free workplace policies are designed to promote safety and productivity. For businesses like ABILITY GROUP, ensuring compliance while maintaining fairness is essential for both reputation and workforce trust.
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