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Issue 14 - Feb/Mar 09
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Posted by: Administrator on 08 Mar 2009 4:20:47 AM
In late 2007, the then new Executive Director conducted a review of the ARA’s operations
and found the retail representative sector in disarray.
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Issue 14 - Feb/Mar 09
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Posted by: Administrator on 08 Mar 2009 4:11:35 AM
The inconvenient truth of work is that one doesn’t
have a job unless our employer is successful. Not
moderately successful where they are clinging to
life with the good grace of the credit facility at a
bank, but successful enough to pay a salary to
their employees. Of course it is well accepted
Australia’s wealth was created from the sweat
of many a worker; and it is also equally true to
suggest it would not have been created without
investment risk from an employer.
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Issue 14 - Feb/Mar 09
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Posted by: Administrator on 07 Mar 2009 11:00:04 PM
On 9 January 2009, the ARA filed its written
submission with the Senate regarding the Fair
Work Bill 2008. The Bill proposes significant
changes to workplace relations regulation in
Australia which will impact on the retail sector.
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Issue 14 - Feb/Mar 09
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Posted by: Administrator on 07 Mar 2009 10:15:44 PM
Do you know your rights and obligations?
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Issue 13 - Dec/Jan 08
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Posted by: Administrator on 21 Dec 2008 11:51:57 AM
The Christmas season represents the peak
trading period of the year for most retailers with
the engagement of additional staff often required
to meet consumer demand. However, the
Christmas season can also mean that engaging
staff can be quite an expensive exercise.
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Issue 12 - Oct/Nov 08
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Posted by: Administrator on 16 Oct 2008 10:57:12 AM
In the months leading up to Christmas, most
retailers are focused on getting the right stock
at the right price and ensuring they have
adequate, well-trained staff available.
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Issue 12 - Oct/Nov 08
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Posted by: Administrator on 16 Oct 2008 10:55:35 AM
Remember the story about Henny Penny? Henny Penny was criticised
for running about and declaring “the sky is falling, the sky is falling”.
Those who have pointed out the negative of economic issues have
been accused of being a ‘Henny Penny’. To use an Australian colloquial
term … some folks have been running about like headless chooks.
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Issue 12 - Oct/Nov 08
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Posted by: Administrator on 16 Oct 2008 10:04:05 AM
On 27 August 2008, the AIRC decided to flow on the wage
increase decision of the Australian Fair Pay Commission
(the AFPC) to employees covered by Transitional Awards.
Posted by: Administrator on 16 Oct 2008 10:00:32 AM
On 12 September 2008, the AIRC
released exposure drafts of priority
modern awards including the Retail
Industry Award 2010.
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Issue 12 - Oct/Nov 08
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Posted by: Administrator on 16 Oct 2008 4:32:03 AM
On Tuesday 12 August 2008 the who’s who of Australia’s $292 billion retail sector came together
in refined style at the intimate “Red Room” at Argyle Venues at Sydney’s famous Rocks.
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Issue 1 - Nov/Dec 06
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Posted by: Administrator on 14 Nov 2006 8:00:00 AM
In retail, standing out from the crowd is not easy. It requires resourcefulness and the ability to think outside the square. 2006 ARA Victorian Retailer of the Year, Frank Russo, is a good example of what is possible when these principles are applied, regardless of the business you're in.
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