Cases of underpayment of wages, or wage theft, are regularly featured in the news. Many big name brands have fallen under the hammer for payroll non-compliance. So, how do we tell if the business is not achieving payroll compliance?

We’re continually bombarded every day with screaming headlines from some of our favourite brands having underpaid their staff well into the millions of dollars. The accusatory nature of the media shines a light on these high-profile and well reputed businesses, and immediately puts them to shame.

Now that Australian retail and hospitality sectors are getting ready to reopen, businesses are using this time to optimise their rosters to ensure they are efficient with no wasted cost as they get ready for their busiest period, being Christmas.

Every organisation relies on a solid workforce to ensure excellent customer experience and business profitability, and it’s no different in the retail and hospitality sectors. That’s why rostering staff optimally should be a significant focus for any business that employs large volumes of staff, and yet, it can often be overlooked as a strategic business activity.

Retail and hospitality managers are under pressure to lower costs without impacting sales or customer service, all while remaining compliant with industry award rates and Fair Work Australia legislation. Roster optimisation is a solution to the problem.