Did you know that new Privacy Laws representing the most significant changes in 25 years came into effect recently? Do you know what this means for you or your clients business?
Important changes to the Privacy Act 1988 commenced on the 12 March 2014 and include a new set of Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) designed to regulate the handling of personal information by Government agencies and some businesses. Want to find out how this might affect your business?
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For a while now there has been a raging debate of the benefits of public versus privatisation of NSW Workers Compensation. NSW Premier, Mr Barry O’Farrell, has driven dramatic changes to NSW workers compensation over the last 18 months with businesses being the main beneficiaries. More recently, Prime Minster Tony Abbott, announced repeals allowing national businesses to self-insure via Comcare and consequently there is a renewed push
Insurers, insurance brokers and businesses alike could benefit from a push to privatise NSW workers compensation. But who would benefit most?
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Tony Abbott today has announced, aimed at delivering promised $1 billion-a-year cuts to red tape for business, charities, etc.
For businesses that operate across states, Tony Abbott today has announced red tape repeals that will encourage these businesses to enter the Comcare self-insurance workers compensation scheme. At the same time, the national workers compensation Comcare scheme will be tightened to prevent reckless workers claiming for injuries caused by their own misconduct. These are dramatic changes that will be hotly debated.
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A serious issue that affects employee wellbeing, productivity, and business performance. At ABILITY GROUP, we emphasise the importance of early intervention and strong internal processes to reduce risks and create safer, more respectful workplaces.
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Recent research found workers who regularly exercise reap rewards in the work life balance struggle most people face today. The study also found that employees who dedicated time in their day to exercise were more productive, confident, happier and less stressed. Last month we touched on workplace health programs where investing in your people leads to a more engaged workforce who are less likely to make workers compensation claims.
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With commitment, New year resolutions are way to make positive changes. In January, many businesses also consider what they can do to improve performance and their workplace. Given the many benefits, implementing a workplace health program can be a great investment to your most valuable asset, your people. A workplace health program is an activity or range of activities that aim to support and promote the health of employees. These can be something simple and low cost, like providing fruit at work or providing opportunities for physical activity at lunchtimes.
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