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05.01.2020
Rise of the machines: Is trust in payroll software disastrous?
An error in the payroll system: it’s the excuse made for a range of underpayment cases across Australian businesses this year and according to experts, that excuse could emerge again given the country’s over-reliance on digital processes. Payroll, ...
22.12.2019
Exciting career opportunities in 2020
At Australian Payroll Group, we have several amazing Sydney based opportunities at all levels for payroll professionals from entry level, 1-3 years experience and also for experienced payroll professionals seeking a different way to use their skills. ...
15.12.2019
Underpayments – Don’t become a headline!
What are the enforcement options under the Fair Work Act? Unfortunately, Australians are becoming used to waking up to the all-too-familiar headlines announcing yet another company is being prosecuted for underpayments to their workforce. It seems no ...
24.11.2019
‘Fallacy to think that a system can automate payroll’
Businesses have been warned against simply relying on software to identify and rectify payroll errors in the wake of a number of high-profile cases. Speaking to Accountants Daily, Australian Payroll Association chief executive Tracy Angwin said the ...
24.11.2019
Quiet, please: Commission orders parties to stop yelling in the workplace
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently issued interim orders in an application for orders to stop bullying, which required the parties to, amongst other things, treat each other with respect and dignity, and to not yell in an unreasonable manner (see ...
17.11.2019
Soft(ware) skills – the importance of effectively understanding and communicating performance issues
Performance management is a challenging process, which can be further complicated when employees are working remotely. Of course, improvements in technology have eliminated some accessibility issues but the physical distance can mean that what would ...