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April Newsletter, 2022
Welcome to our April newsletter, and thank you to all our valued members for their continued support.
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This newsletter contains several interesting and informative articles which relate to topics that you our members wanted content on as requested in our annual survey.
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A reminder please for those who have yet to renew their membership that renewals are due for 2022.
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You may have noticed that we have made changes to our web site to try and make access more user friendly with specific tabs on our home page allowing you to obtain better access to our information and we will continue to refine our member experience so that you can take full advantage of all the services and information that is available.
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We have been very busy leading into the Easter Break with lots of calls and inquiries from our members and we continue to support our members with complex matters and to support you when things become difficult.
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The theme for this newsletter is one of employee wellness and I have written an article on wellness and how we can assist your organisation if this area to improve employee morale and cultural alignment.
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Our February newsletter spoke of optimism, joy, hope and new beginnings as we all continue the recovery from COVID19 and the floods and now it is even more important to provide support for all our wonderful and dedicated staff and volunteers.
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We have also had a lot of inquiries about our new revised coaching and mentoring service and an article has been prepared to provide more details.
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As part of our wellness program, we are asking all our members to participate in the 10,000 step program and we will have more details and how to register in our next newsletter with some great prizes.
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We also have some very exciting news that we have three new Board Members joining the organisation and I will have profiles of our new members in our next newsletter.
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Please also don’t forget our fun activities including a colouring in competition for children and more interesting activities linked to wellness, please join in the fun.
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Also please consider joining us for our rescheduled Recruitment webinar (4th May) and our Health and Safety webinar (26th May) which are free for our members. Details on each are available in the newsletter.
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In closing thank you again for those who participate in our annual survey, the results were very promising, and I wish to thank all our members for all the kind and thoughtful comments received, we will continue to do whatever we can to improve our services for our members.
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CMSolutions: Your trusted partner, providing the safety net in the tough times and peace of mind at all times.
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Welcome to the new Committee
Welcome new committee members and congratulations on your election to the Committee. We know some of you will be wondering what you have got yourself into, however being a Committee Member can be a rewarding experience. As a member of a Management Committee, you all share certain responsibilities for the Organisation. You can find out what it involves to be on the Committee HERE
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Call our Team today on 07 3852 5177 if you would like further information about being a Committee Member.
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CMSolutions staff Member Profile - Pat
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An Australian citizen born in Laos, Pat is a seasoned hotelier with extensive hospitality experience in the luxury market and spanning several countries.
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Pat has over twenty years’ experience at the senior management level and has managed and opened five-star hotel properties both in Australia and overseas.
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He has served as General Manager of the Stamford Plaza Hotel in Brisbane, as well as several other General Manager positions in Australia, China, Indonesia and Malaysia.
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In these roles Pat has been highly successful leading and mentoring teams of professionals to prosperity. Pat has skill in all facets of management, sales, marketing, finance, human resources, governance, risk management and compliance and assists CMS with services such as Management Consultancy, Governance, Human Resources and Industrial Relations.
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Pat enjoys playing golf and fishing, but dedicated quality time to spend with Linda, his wife of 46 years, and his grandchildren.
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Our last newsletter led with a cover page which stated Optimism, Hope, Joy and New Beginnings and this was in reference to a recovery from the demands and challenges of the COVID19 pandemic, floods and the associated impacts on people and the economy.
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At this stressful time your people need as much support as possible to cope with the demand of work and the balance that is associated with other responsibilities and commitments.
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Under Australian Legislation employers must take reasonable steps to protect people against risks to their physical and mental health.
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Although of course not compulsory nor a legislative requirement a wellness program can clearly show a commitment to assist your people meet those needs.
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The objective of a Workplace Wellness program are many but they are primarily designed to ensure that there is a strategy to improve employee alignment, culture and to keep your people healthy and productive.
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These initiatives traditionally focused on physical health benefits but now are far more encompassing with the overall goal of ensuring that your people are engaged and in line with the goals of the organisation.
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This then results in a strategy of overall wellbeing which only aids you in running a successful business.
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A wellness program can include such initiatives as a supportive culture, health initiatives, mental health, flexible working arrangements, career development, health education programs, work life balance, stress management education, smoking cessation programs, exercise programs, wellness assessments, fun individual and team challenges, health and wellness competitions, cooking classes, yoga, tai chi and other programs including reward and recognition initiatives just to name a few.
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There are numerous benefits achieved by the introduction of a wellness program within the workplace, but this will not work unless it has the necessary management support and engagement.
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These include but are certainly not limited to:
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- An increase in staff engagement, alignment, culture and morale
- Increasing teamwork within the team which leads to a more tolerant workplace
- Able to be more focused which can lead to an improved service delivery model
- A great ability for resilience for both the individual and within the team
- An appreciation that management are willing to invest in their people
- Reduced sick leave
- A healthier workforce with an increase in overall wellbeing
- A reduction in overall stress levels and correspondingly less claims
- Reduced staff turnover as your people appreciate the program and therefore a direct savings in expensive recruitment and associated costs
- Striving for an employer to be recognized as an employer of choice
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We at CMSolutions have experience in developing people wellness programs and we will be providing much more information in Part 2 and 3 of this article where we will discuss wellness initiatives in detail and also how to establish and design a wellness program.
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Community Management Solutions is proudly presenting a Workplace Health and Safety and Rehabilitation Seminar, free for our members, at 11am on Thursday the 26th of May.
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This is your chance to ask any questions about all aspects of Health & Safety, so please if you have any questions send them in and I will answer them for you on the day.
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The webinar will consist of a slide show presentation, with responses to frequently asked questions, and of course, Brian can answer any questions on the day as we go through the presentation.
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Please click the register here button to register for the upcoming Webinar.
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Employees Aged Under 18 & Paying Superannuation
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For most employees, Australian businesses are required to pay an employee super on top of that person’s wage if the employee earns more than $450 (before taxes) in a calendar month.
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If an employer has employees who are under 18 years of age, then the employee must also work more than 30 hours per week to qualify for their Super contributions.
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You must pay super for an employee ages 18 years if they:
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- Are under 18 years of age
- Are paid $450 or more before tax in salary and wages in a calendar month
- Work more than 30 hours a week
- Are not exempt under another exemption criteria
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However some major changes are coming, see later article in the Newsletter
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Recruitment Mistakes Webinar
Kevin Prendergast, CEO
4th May @ 11am
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Kevin was due to host a recruitment webinar on the 27th of April, but due to unforeseen circumstance this could not go ahead and has been rescheduled to next week, Wednesday 4th May at 11am. This webinar will be a follow through from the two articles that Kevin has written on Recruitment Mistakes in the last two Newsletters. A number of members have already sent in a collection of frequently asked questions and they were responded to during the seminar as well as a generic power point presentation on Recruitment Best Practice.
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Now that the Webinar has been rescheduled we have kept the registration open.
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If you require assistance with any of your recruitment needs, then please contact me as below.
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kevinp@cmsolutions.org.au
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Advertisement - Industry Partner
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Learn how to make the most of your super
Your superannuation is likely to be one of your most important investments. By attending our free webinars, you can learn how to make the most of it and protect your wealth for yourself and your family.
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Our friendly and knowledgeable super specialists will answer your questions, and you’ll have the opportunity to book a one-on-one chat if you want to find out more.
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Our Helpline is available Monday to Friday, 8am–8pm (AEST/AEDT) on 1300 133 177.
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The difference between Coaching & Mentoring
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Pat has drawn up an article about what the differences are between Coaching and Mentoring. Pat has outlined that coaching and mentoring are two popular approaches that aim to help individuals to grow, develop, and achieve their full potential. Some people combine the two methods and use the terms interchangeably. There are crucial differences which need to be understood before deciding whether one or both methods would be useful in a particular situation.
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Read more about this HERE
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If you need assistance with Coaching and Mentoring you can contact the CMSolutions team.
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Changes to Super Guarantee Threshold
From 1st July 2022
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$450 Month Superannuation Threshold Abolished
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From 1st July 2022 employers must pay super Guarantee on every dollar earnt, including the first $450. Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Superannuation Outcomes For Australian and Helping Australian Businesses Invest) Bill 2021 – Parliament Australia)
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Previously, employers did not need to pay SG if the employee did not earn $450 per month.
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Now, some workers will receive super contributions from their employers for the first time.
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We recommend employers with staff currently earning below $450 each month to start preparing now.
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- Bookkeepers and BAS Agents can assist employers in budgeting for these increases and ensure that employers are meeting compliance requirements with super for employees.
- Employers will need to ensure they are STP compliant and
- Follow the Super Choice Form provision and potentially the Stapled Fund process when employing staff.
The superannuation guarantee is currently set at 10%, as of 1st July 2022 the rate increases to 10.5%.
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If you have any questions, contact CMSolutions for assistance on 07 3852 5177.
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Manual Handing in the Workplace
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by Brian Abrahams, WHS Consultant
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MANUAL HANDLING INJURIES IN THE WORKPLACE COST AUSTRALIAN BUSINESSES $28 BILLION PER YEAR.
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Sprains and strains are the most common workplace injuries, and the vast majority are caused by manual handling
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To assist your organisation to identify any manual handling tasks or any other workplace issues Community Management Solutions are offering a 10% discount on the regular cost of a Workplace Health & Safety Audit.
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Please see the article below on Manual Handling in the Workplace to help you to identify any issues on this topic at your workplace.
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To have a read or print a copy of the article, click HERE
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For more information contact us or email Brian at briana@cmsolutions.org.au to avail of this discount before 30th June 2022.
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OVERTIME, AND WHAT IS IT?
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This article covers what exactly overtime is, when overtime applies and what you can do if you have employees working additional hours.
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To read this article click HERE.
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And always if you have any questions you can always contact our HR Team for advice.
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Advertisement - Industry Partner
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Can not for profit organisations make a profit?
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Not for profit organisations are like any other organisation, the only difference is that any profit made goes back into the organisation.
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You need to make sure you are financially viable, to cover expenses, employee wages, tax obligations, prepare for expansion and of course you need to ideally have reserves in case of any emergencies.
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If you are not covering your expenses, and maintaining a sustainable organisation, then you need to review and implement strategies to change your organisation around.
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Are not for profits required to follow employment laws?
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The answer is yes! If your organisation is a not for profit and employs staff, then your organisation is required to follow all employment laws and legislation.
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Just because you are not for profit does not mean you can pay or employ your staff whatever way you want to. You have to employ your staff under the relevant award or enterprise agreement that covers your staff and can not contract out of these provisions.
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Not for profit organisations are unique, but they are still required to follow all state and federal laws and legislation when employing staff. This also covers work health and safety laws.
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The Role of the Treasurer
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Last year Michele Lark our Accounting Service/ Audit Manager, presented two webinars about the role of the treasurer, one for P&Cs and the other for Community Organisations and Kindergartens.
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We have those webinars recorded and available to our Members on the below red buttons.
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We have also decided to give our members the opportunity to ask any other questions that Michele may not have covered or if you would like her to cover certain areas in more detail. Please submit your interest and any questions you would answered. We will provide a date and time in due course, and it too will be recorded and available for later viewing.
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To register your interest for another Webinar or if you have any question please click HERE
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Update your committee details here
to ensure you don't miss our correspondence
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CMSolutions are advocates for Mental Health and have partnered with Acacia EAP to ensure our members can access a service to support their staff.
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