Spotlight has been working closely with WorkCover Queensland and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland as part of the Injury Prevention and Management program (IPaM) over the past two years. As a result of this involvement, Spotlight have seen their statutory claims costs reduced and the average number of paid days is now below industry averages. read more... about Spotlight shines light on workplace safety and injury management

The National Retail Association will hold an Employment Law Essentials seminar on Tuesday 4 June, focussing on managing ill and injured employees. The half day seminar will demystify employer's legal obligations and risks arising from managing ill and injured workers and their ongoing employment. read more... about NRA - Managing ill and injured employees seminar - 4 June

Nominations for the 2013 Young Retailer of the Year Award are officially open. The NRA Young Retailer of the Year Award is the most prestigious national competition of its kind, promoting retail as a dynamic and viable career. read more... about Nominations and Worldwide Opportunities Open for Young Retailers

Aldi has been honoured as Supermarket of the Year for the second year in a row, while The Good Guys took top spot for Electrical Retail Stores in the 2012 Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards. The awards, which covered thirty five categories, recognised Australian businesses who are leaders in their industry for customer satisfaction. read more... about ALDI and The Good Guys take top honours in the 2012 Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards

A suitable duties plan is a graduated work program that helps workers improve their work fitness. WorkCover can help you in devising a plan and will oversee the plan throughout the life of the claim and will liase with all parties. read more... about Guide to suitable duties

It’s time for the retail industry to get in shape, according to a report by Monash University. The report shows retail industry workers were more likely to have a high risk for heart disease when compared with all other industries. read more... about Time for retail staff to get fit

WorkCover Queensland and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) ran a pilot workshop on Tuesday 11 December, 2012, ‘Managing the Risk of Workplace Bullying’ aimed at helping employers better manage situations where harassment and/or bullying arises. read more... about Workplace Harassment and bullying: what’s what and tips to better manage cases

Escalating stress in workplaces is becoming such a problem that the Fair Work Ombudsman has launched a new initiative to help company executive’s deal with issues faced by sacked workers. read more... about Bosses get help as workplace stress skyrockets

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, together with the Australian Hospitality United Association, have released a film about workplace health and safety issues in the cafe and restaurant industry. read more... about Workplace health and safety for the cafe and restaurant industry