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Technology-driven strategies to reduce rostering and payroll complexity

Australian companies are turning to automation and data-driven models to tackle complex rostering and payroll challenges heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Stephen Moore • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2020

Hybrid & Remote Work

The seven worst aspects of remote working and what to do about them

Workers staying home face burnout, isolation and tech glitches unless they set boundaries, plan backups and keep in touch.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 19th Jul 2020

Risk & Compliance

Health and safety failures lead to severe burns

A worker’s life was changed after a boiler flare-up at a meat plant left him with burns to 75% of his body, WorkSafe says.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2020

Health and Safety

Factory trawler fatality a lesson to us all

A safety probe says stronger training and machine design are needed after a deckhand died trapped in still-running gear aboard a fishing trawler.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2020

Risk & Compliance

How self-limiting mindsets are detrimental to safety

Unchecked blame, apathy and the belief that safety hurts productivity can leave reportables unchanged despite costly training and policies.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2020

Risk & Compliance

Seven steps for an effective hazard control plan

Workplace safety teams can reduce injuries and meet compliance duties by using a seven-step plan to identify and control hazards more effectively.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 5th Jul 2020

Agricultural Technology

24/7 service and ‘can-do’ attitude drives Hydraulink’s trans-Tasman success

Its 400-plus service points across Australasia are helping customers cut costly downtime as Hydraulink adds new distributors and branches.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Sun, 5th Jul 2020

Virtualisation

Citrix partners with HPE to aid employees returning to offices

Citrix and HPE partner to deliver intelligent workplace solutions for businesses adapting to changes caused by COVID-19.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2020

Risk & Compliance

Injured migrant worker not aware of safe practices

A farm company has been fined GBP £281,250 after a migrant worker suffered life-changing injuries when crushed by a trailer.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2020

Payment Technologies

Best job sites for finding remote workers

Remote hiring is getting easier for employers, with free or low-cost sites offering access to vetted freelancers and developers worldwide.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020

Human Capital Management

Workday expands HR offerings for workforce optimisation

Workday has this week released several new HR offerings designed to assist organisations with optimising their workforces in the post COVID-19 environment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2020

Short Message Service

Gisborne fatality after cable snapped on Taiwanese operated ship

A Transport Accident Investigation Commission report says poor cargo-securing guidance left crew exposed to a snapped wire that killed an able seaman in Gisborne.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2020

Risk & Compliance

Construction company sentenced after worker fell from man cage

A worker was injured and the firm fined after unsafe height access equipment failed during shed construction in Kerikeri.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2020

Data Protection

The best defence Is learning from others

Most organisations faced at least one successful cyberattack last year, underlining the need to reassess security practices and share lessons.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2020

Network Infrastructure

Reducing OH&S risks with push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) services

Australian companies can cut occupational health and safety risks with push-to-talk over cellular services, blending mobile tech with two-way radio perks.

By Tony Hudson • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020

Productivity