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Compensation & Benefits
72% Australian workers say securing a pay rise is harder than last year
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With inflationary pressures continuing to impact household budgets, the push for fair compensation is expected to remain a critical issue in Australia’s job market throughout 2025.
Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman earns over $1 billion in 2024
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Schwarzman, 78, remains the single largest shareholder in Blackstone, the world’s biggest alternative asset manager, with an almost 20% stake valued at approximately $37 billion.
Men in Australia earn $28K more than women: New WEGA report exposes gender pay gap
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The latest data release is a wake-up call. As more Australians scrutinise their employers, companies must either adapt to the push for gender pay equality or risk reputational damage and employee dissatisfaction.
Wage theft becomes a crime: Matt Loop on what’s ahead for Australian businesses with 60% facing payroll issues
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The new law introduces criminal penalties for intentional underpayment, with employers bearing the burden of proof. "It's no longer enough to claim an honest mistake," warns Matt Loop, stressing the need for modern, compliant systems.
Remote employees less likely to see pay hikes: LinkedIn
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According to the findings, only 56% of fully remote employees received a pay hike this year, compared to 59% of mostly on-site workers and 64% of hybrid employees.
Female CEOs in Australia earn $159K less than male counterparts: Report
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When a female CEO succeeds a male counterpart, some companies have reduced executive pay. A prominent example is Qantas, where CEO remuneration was cut by 26% when Vanessa Hudson took over from Alan Joyce.
