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As a peak employer body, Ai Group was heavily involved in the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces (Respect@Work) as a member of the Inquiry's Reference Group. Kate Jenkins, Sex Discrimination Commissioner, AHRC, joined us to discuss how Respect@Work seeks to transform the way businesses prevent and respond to sexual harassment and learn about leading practices businesses can adopt now.
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In this live and interactive online event, Stephen Smith – Head of National Workplace Relations Policy of Ai Group and Michael Mead – Head of Consulting and Legal Services, discussed various key problems that the IR reform process is focusing upon, and what opportunities the process presents for achieving more flexible and productive workplace arrangements. Casual employment, the award system, enterprise agreements, and penalties and processes to deal with wage underpayments were all discussed.
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The Full Federal Court has handed down its decision in the highly anticipated Workpac v Rossato case and the decision will have significant impacts on the engagement of casual employees, unless overturned in the High Court or through legislation. In this live and interactive webinar, Stephen Smith – Head of National Workplace Relations Policy at Ai Group, and Michael Mead – Head of Consulting and Legal Services, discussed the implications of the Workpac v Rossato judgment and what it means for the engagement of casual employees. They also outlined Ai Group's actions to address the problems caused by the decision. In addition, the current COVID-19 crisis and the JobKeeper scheme have created a range of important issues in relation to the engagement of casual employees and the engagement of permanent employees in more flexible ways. We discussed the implications and the impacts the current crisis may have on future decisions on the make-up and engagement of your workforce.
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The focus of this online event is what we have learned during 'stage 3 restrictions', and what businesses need to plan for when restrictions are lifted – including the employee relations issues around working from home and theu process of returning back to the workplace.
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The Federal Government has just introduced a new regulation to create a more rapid opportunity for employers to seek variations to the terms of their existing enterprise agreements in response to the COVID-19 crisis. If you have an enterprise agreement that covers your employees, you should be considering whether the terms of that agreement are impacting your ability to manage through this crisis. There may be opportunities to make sensible changes to your enterprise agreement to allow your business to successfully ride out this situation. In this live and interactive webinar, we covered:
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In this live and interactive online event, we will cover all aspects of the JobKeeper program including:
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In a follow-up to our 23 March webinar examining the WHS and IR issues raised by the COVID-19 pandemic, this live and interactive online event will focus on issues that have since emerged, specifically in the sphere of workplace relations. Topics for discussion include:
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In this live and interactive online event, Ai Group will discuss a range of important WHS and workplace relations issues relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including:
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In this live and interactive online event, Ai Group Workplace Relations specialists Michael Mead and Gella Rips discussed some of the top 10 employment contract mistakes and how to protect yourself in drafting executive-level contracts, plus much more. |
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With a tightening labour market and pockets of very high skill demand in the cities and the regions, businesses are increasingly looking to the immigration program to access skilled labour. In this live and interactive online event, Ai Group's Tony Melville was joined by Dan Engles, the Founder and Managing Director of Visa Solutions Australia, to discuss both the pitfalls and opportunities of the Skilled Visa program and to share his experiences in successfully navigating the immigration system. |
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The second in a series of three examining the workplace relations issues looming large on the reform agenda, this session concentrated on union calls for significant workplace relations reform and the implications for business. |
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This was the first in a series of three examining the workplace relations issues looming large on the reform agenda. We tackled the big-ticket IR issues that should be on your radar, and the implications for your business, with this first session concentrating on compliance issues. |
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In this one-hour live and interactive session, three specialists from Ai Group Workplace Lawyers discussed the key workplace relations developments of 2018 (as well as a few on the horizon for 2019) and what they could mean for your business. |
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The Commonwealth and New South Wales Governments have introduced new legislation that will require large businesses to annually report on how they reduce the risk of modern slavery occurring in their operations and supply chains. |
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Following on from our highly popular previous session, Ai Group's Head of Consulting and Legal Services and one of the team's senior lawyers conducted a live, interactive session to talk about two of the latest developments in this area:
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Two of Ai Group's most senior lawyers cover the complex and frequently misunderstood minefield of casual employment. Key topics include:
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In this live and interactive online event, Ai Group's National Manager – Workplace Relations Policy, Nicola Street, provided a snapshot of questions that regularly arise for organisations who have caught on to the growing research showing that diversity is good for business. Nicola was also joined by Sharon Parfait of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), who explained how business can get the most out of WGEA data when it comes to gender diversity. |
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In an important follow-up to our series of online events conducted late last year, Ai Group is presenting the latest update on the Labour Hire Licensing Schemes in South Australia, Queensland and Victoria. In case you missed the online event or need to watch it back, please click on the image to view the recording. |
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In this live and interactive one-hour session, two of Ai Group’s most experienced workplace relations practitioners will consider the consequences for employers of 2017’s big ticket cases, and consult their crystal ball to discuss what they expect to be some of the significant IR issues this year. In case you missed the online event or need to watch it back, please click on the image to view the recording. |
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In this live and interactive online event, we were joined by leading energy contracting and efficiency experts to discuss market trends, the likely effects of new energy policies, how to get the best deals in the current environment, and all the energy management options for your business. |
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The focus of this online event is what we have learned during 'stage 3 restrictions', and what businesses need to plan for when restrictions are lifted – including the employee relations issues around working from home and the process of returning back to the workplace.
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This live and interactive online event was designed to provide an overview of the risk management approach to managing substances, especially as airborne contaminants, with particular reference to the review currently being undertaken by Safe Work Australia pertaining to Workplace Exposure Standards. Our expert presenters outlined how the review is being undertaken and how businesses should go about identifying if changes to a WES would have a significant impact on business operations. |
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In this live and interactive online event, two of Ai Group's leading experts in Work Health & Safety discussed why safety systems are important, what should be included in a successful system and how you can use a Standard to assist you to build a system to suit. The new Safety Management Systems Standard – AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018 – was also covered in detail. |
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An unexpected employee absence can cost a business as much as $340 a day, while the annual cost to the Australian economy of lost productivity through absenteeism is in excess of $30 billion. In this live and interactive online event, Ai Group's Wellbeing & Safety Specialists outlined various health trends within Australia; why wellbeing should be considered a critical risk factor within your workplace; and the urgent need for businesses to adopt a more structured and practical approach to wellbeing. |
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In this live and interactive online event, Ai Group safety specialists were joined by SafeWork NSW to provide a comprehensive summary of asbestos, the risk it presents, and compliance checklists relating to mandated tasks under current WHS legislation – including your obligations around the identification, management and removal of asbestos in your places of work. |
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Ai Group Safety Specialist Caroline Lange and Health and Wellbeing expert Peter Hryhorec will examine the need for businesses to adopt a leadership approach to safety culture in order to improve OHS outcomes and enhance the success of your business. In case you missed the online event or need to watch it back, please click on the image to view the recording. |
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In this live and interactive online event, two of Ai Group’s leading experts in Work Health & Safety provided a comprehensive introduction to musculoskeletal disorders and how to manage the risk in your workplace. In case you missed the online event or need to watch it back, please click on the image to view the recording. |
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In this live and interactive online event, Ai Group Chief Economist Julie Toth was joined by JP Morgan Chief Economist Sally Auld to analyse the outlook for the Australian and global economies in the year ahead. Their discussion included:
This webinar is essential viewing for anybody wishing to get a head start on their plans for adapting to the Australian business environment in 2020. |
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16 July
New technologies, including Industry 4.0, are changing the world, perhaps more rapidly now than before COVID-19. Industry is urged to understand and engage with new technology and materials and team up with researchers to gain a market edge.
However, SMEs in particular can feel overwhelmed by universities and research institutions. It can be hard to find an effective doorway in.
With this in mind, Ai Group arranged a 45-minute virtual tour of one of our leading university engineering departments with a long tradition of industry engagement and partnerships: the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS).
You will see UTS's capability to support industry innovation in manufacturing and engineering. You will also hear of the funding and support options, and meet the UTS people who can help you if you want to explore opportunities or learn more.
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Ai Group, in partnership with Siemens and Swinburne, has been piloting the Industry 4.0 Higher Apprenticeship program. The purpose of this pilot has been to create the first technology focused apprenticeship around the essence of Industry 4.0. We heard from Megan Lily, Head – Ai Group Workforce Development, who shared the benefits of the program and insights from the pilot. We also heard from two of the Higher Apprentices employed at Siemens, who shared their journey and perspectives on their jobs and exciting careers. |
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In this live and interactive event, Ai Group Chief Executive Innes Willox was joined by Siemens CEO Jeff Connolly for a state-of-the-industry discussion, with a focus on what Australian businesses should be doing to remain competitive in this new global economic and industrial landscape. Innes and Jeff were also joined by George Bousamra, Operations Manager of Apollo Kitchens, who shared insights into his business's own Industry 4.0 journey, from the perspective of a local SME manufacturer. |
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This webinar provided a clear understanding of why it is so important for you to invest time and energy on the LinkedIn platform. We were joined by LinkedIn Marketing Strategist, and Ai Group BIG Hub consultant, Lucy Bingle, who provided a comprehensive review of:
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Given that many business owners need to transfer their ownership interests sometime in the future, it is important to know what your business is worth before any consideration can begin. In this live and interactive online event, Ai Group Business Improvement and Growth (BIG) Hub consultant, Denise Hall from Xcllusive Business Sales, discussed:
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Ai Group's Business Improvement and Growth Hub presents an insight into Social Media marketing with a focus on Facebook. internationally acclaimed social media strategist and lead generation expert Kerry Fitzgibbon took us through a results-based Facebook advertising strategy with real-life examples, case studies and the most up-to-date methods for generating leads and driving traffic. |
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In this live and interactive online event, a year on from the commencement of the new Australian Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme and EU General Data Protection Regulation, we were joined by cyber security expert, Nazil Dean of Sophos, to discuss current and emerging cyber threats for Australian businesses. Nazil also shared his latest practical tips on what business leaders should think about in terms of good business cyber security posture and risk management plans. |
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As industry continues to transition to Industry 4.0, newer technologies are beginning to emerge including Blockchain. While much of the hype over the last few years has been focused on cryptocurrencies, Blockchain also has many other potential applications for manufacturers and other industrial businesses. In this webinar, industry expert Ian Ryan, Solution Architect – Industry 4.0 & Innovation of SAP Australia, shared insights into what Blockchain means for businesses and their supply chain. |
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In this live and interactive online event, Marcus Dervin, the Managing Director of WebVine and author of the best-selling book Digital Transformation from the Inside Out, explained six clear steps to identify and then solve the challenges that are holding your organisation back and deliver an effective strategy for Digital Transformation. |
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In this live and interactive online event, experienced executive coach Trevor Powell of Genesis HR joined Ai Group Leadership consultant David Tiller to identify the seven most important behaviours of effective leaders. In their discussion, Trevor and David also addressed evidence of the link between effective leadership and organisational performance; the best type of training or development to improve leadership performance; and the best way to develop self-awareness of leadership performance. |
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In this live and interactive online event, we expanded upon the Australian Manufacturing Gas Efficiency Guide developed by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, the Energy Efficiency Council and the Australian Industry Group. Lower and more efficient energy use has never been more critical for Australian manufacturers to remain cost competitive, and this event was designed to help your business get there. |
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In this live and interactive online event, we invited industry expert Alex Lynch, Public Policy Manager of Google Australia, to help shed some light on AI and what it means for businesses. While it is difficult to predict what will happen in the future, it is important for managers to understand what is happening now and what they need to consider for their business and workforce. Companies like Google are leading the way, making AI a core of its business and recently setting out its own principles for using AI. |
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In this live and interactive event, we invited Gadens' David Smith, a specialist in the area of privacy and data security, to outline the implications of the EU's new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for Australian businesses. Ai Group's Legal Practitioner Director, France Thomas, also revisited the topic of Australia's Notifiable Data Breach (NDB) scheme in the context of managing data breaches that arise internally – something often forgotten in this important and very timely conversation. |
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In this live and interactive online event, we invited industry expert Berin Lautenbach, Telstra's Chief Information Security Officer, to illuminate cyber security as a boardroom issue for business leaders. He discussed current and major emerging major cyber threats – and shared practical tips for good cyber security posture. |
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In this live and interactive online event, Ai Group members will hear from Bill on how business should be approaching innovation for the future and how business, government and educational institutions can work better together to deliver the graduates we need. |
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With the new mandatory data breach notification law due to commence on 22 February, Australian businesses are asking how these new changes to the Privacy Act might impact on them and what practical considerations they need to make to prepare for these new laws. To help businesses get their heads around the laws, we have invited industry expert Daryl Sheppard from DXC Technology to present and provide businesses with an opportunity to find out everything they need to know. |
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