17 August 2010
Proposed privacy reforms The Federal Government has released draft legislation which outlines a new set of privacy principles. The Australian Privacy Principles (APP's) will replace the current National Privacy Principles (NPP's). The Senate Finance and ... read full story
17 August 2010
Congratulations to Scott Rippon our winner of the July Employee of the month 2010. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Scott for all his hard work and dedication over the time he has worked with Galaxy Personnel. Scott will now go into the d... read full story
10 May 2010
What is social media? The term "social media" is often used to describe websites that facilitate mass online communication. Such sites include Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn and Twitter. How has social media impacted on the workplace? Social media has... read full story
25 January 2010
Congratulations to Andrew Smith the Galaxy Personnel Employee of the Year 2009. Andrew has been with Galaxy for a number of years and is an extremely worthy recipient of this award. Andrew was awarded with his prize, a weekend for two at Werribee M... read full story
07 December 2009
On January 1st, 2010, Australia's new national workplace relations system will come into place. To keep abreast of these changes please refer to www.fairwork.gov.au and then click on the tab - Fairwork Information sheet. read full story
05 October 2009
The Fair Work Ombudsman, the watchdog to the new Fair Work Act 2009 that commenced operation on 1 July 2009, is taking no prisoners in its fight to uphold workers' rights and to recover underpayments of wages and other employee benefits against employer... read full story
05 October 2009
Congratulations to Daniel Cifaratti who is our Employee of the Month for August 2009. We thank Daniel for all his hard work and dedication. Daniel will now go into the draw for the Employee of the Year Award. The Employee of the Year Award is made up... read full story
11 September 2009
Many will know that the Australian Industrial Relations Commission ('AIRC') is presently conducting an award modernisation process to develop new modern awards to apply to Australian employers from 1 January 2010. These modern awards will: 1. ... read full story
11 September 2009
Congratulations to Lisa Afxendis our winner of the 2009 Galaxy Football Tipping Competition. Lisa has won a week-end for two at Werribee Zoo on their famous Slumber Safari. Thank you to everyone who was part of our competition this year and stay... read full story
11 September 2009
Congratulations to Barry Vickers our winner of the July Employee of the month 2009. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Barry for all his hard work and dedication over the time he has worked with Galaxy Personnel. Barry will now go into the... read full story