Mapien Blog

The Pilbara region of Western Australia, a powerhouse of the global iron ore industry, is currently embroiled in a significant industrial relations shift, with The Secure Jobs legislation introduced earlier this year significantly changing the dynamics of collective bargaining.

From 26 August 2024, employees in businesses with 15 or more staff will gain the 'right to disconnect,' allowing them to step away from work-related communications outside their regular working hours. Learn what this means for employers and read our practical tips to help prepare effectively here.

Organizations often focus their leaders on team building within their functional teams while neglecting the formation of a healthy leadership team culture and dynamics. This oversight can lead to misalignment and missed opportunities for strategic growth. Learn more about building high-performing leadership teams with insights from recent HRD Australia Summit Expert Panels & how we're building our desired Leadership culture at MAPIEN.

The recent introduction of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No.2) Act 2024 has seen the implementation of various changes aimed at providing greater clarity with regard to Employees and Independent Contractors. Learn more about the changes that have already taken effect and others soon to be implemented here.

As part of its commitment to strengthening worker protections, the Australian Government has recently introduced new laws to give temporary visa holders confidence to report exploitation early and resolve their workplace issues. This update will provide employers and individuals with an overview of these changes.

A recent case in the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has reinforced the importance of employers understanding and complying with the consultation provisions in their industrial instruments when undertaking major workplace change.

Recent changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘FW Act’) and modern awards from 1 July 2024 have introduced significant rights for workplace delegates to represent members of their union.

To continue our blog series, our latest coaching model is ideal for leaders who want to make the most of every opportunity to provide feedback. We explore The Feedback Bridge model and share practical tips on how leaders can give constructive feedback to their teams.

Mapien are excited to announce our July 1, 2024 promotions. Congratulations to Dr Leith Middleton and Bridget O'Connor. We're also excited to share some changes to our leadership structure, with Dr Joshua Shingles, Jamie Paterson and Mark Brady all expanding their roles this new financial year.

As we enter into the last week of June, our Immigration Team are providing a reminder of the changes taking effect from the 1st July 2024 specific to the employer sponsored visa categories - Subclass 482, 494 and 186 visa. With a year of change ahead, it is important you are prepared for the changes.

In our latest immigration update, Mapien's Sarah Pettit gives an overview of the Department of Home Affairs announcement about changes to visa conditions effective 1st July 2024.

A recent Federal Court decision, has highlighted the importance of timely payment of employee entitlements after termination, setting a crucial precedent for employers, emphasising that delays in payment can lead to significant penalties.

I want what she’s having! The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 has brought about significant changes. Under the new legislation, employers and labour hire organisations are now required to pay employees equally for performing the same job.

This morning the Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel has awarded a 3.75% increase to the National Minimum Wage and the minimum wages in Modern Awards. Learn more about the key factors which guided this year’s Decision and who the increase applies to in our latest alert.

In our latest immigration client alert we provide important information on the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold Increase, Federal Budget Update, and CSOL Consultation.

With so many communication channels, how can leaders choose the best one? We share 8 considerations and a 3-step process for selecting a suitable channel for any message.

Psychometric testing has become a key tool in modern recruitment, helping organisations match the right candidates with the right job roles more effectively. By assessing a candidate's cognitive abilities, personality traits, and situational judgement, this approach provides a comprehensive view that goes beyond the traditional resume and interview process. It enables hiring managers to make decisions that are not only informed but also deeply aligned with the organisation's culture and values.

In our latest blog, Dr Ian Haslam discusses building Mapien's Psychosocial Assessment Tool, or MPAT, to validly and reliably assess the extent of specific psychosocial hazards in the workplace, and the subsequent risk to wellbeing. Find out