John Jones, Author at Paytime - Earned Wage Access

Childcare and Family Support: Employee Benefits for Working Parents in Australia

The continuously evolving landscape of a modern workforce demands that employers prioritise the support of working parents. Childcare and family support are now acknowledged as critical elements that contribute to the overall well-being and productivity of employees. In Australia, several initiatives and employee benefits have been introduced to assist working parents in achieving a healthy […]

Employee Recognition and Rewards: Motivating and Engaging Teams in Australia

Motivating and engaging employees is a critical factor for organisations who wish to be successful. Employee recognition and rewards play a pivotal role in fostering a positive work culture, enhancing productivity, and retaining top talent. In Australia, companies are increasingly implementing strategies that motivate their workforce and create a rewarding work environment. In this […]

Employee Engagement Strategies: Fostering a Productive and Motivated Workforce

Employee engagement is critical for driving productivity, satisfaction, and success within organizations. Engaged employees are more committed, motivated, and dedicated to their work, resulting in higher levels of performance and improved business outcomes. To foster a productive and motivated workforce, it is essential to implement in trend employee engagement strategies. One key aspect of such […]

Effective Talent Acquisition Strategies for the Australian Job Market

In today’s fierce job market, attracting and retaining quality employees is a critical challenge for Australian businesses. With the evolving nature of recruitment and gig economy on the rise, organisations need to improve their talent acquisition strategies to maintain their competitive advantage. In this blog, Paytime explores key strategies that can help businesses attract job […]

How earned wage access unlocks higher employee productivity, satisfaction, and retention

In 2023, employers and HR are prioritising employee wellbeing and not just by offering discounted gym members. Employers are taking a more holistic approach in their wellbeing offering, by adopting mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools. In fact, 95% of leaders are focused on offering financial tools to their workforce, and one of those tools […]

The Link Between Employee Benefits and Employee Engagement

Every modern, successful company appreciates the importance of highly engaged employees. Think of tech giants like Google. Whenever you talk to Google employees they rave about their working conditions – free food, outdoor spaces to work, flexibility, casual attire, work conferences and social gatherings. Every video you see posted by a Google employee makes you […]

Battling Aussies should be able to access wages when needed

This month, $35 billion worth of Australian mortgages roll off fixed rates and onto variable, which will see repayments skyrocket as much as 65 per cent for some households. That’s an extra $2000 a month that families already struggling under financial pressure are going to have to find to keep a roof over their heads. […]

How to retain staff without burning your business’s bottom line

According to new research from Gallagher, job longevity continues to be a key issue for businesses across the country. The average Aussie will stay less than three years in their current job, forcing employers and HR leaders to take a more holistic approach to staff retention efforts. There’s a lot of room for improvement, with […]

The Benefits of Offering Flexible Work Arrangements

Post COVID19 lockdowns, offering flexible work arrangements has shifted from optional to mandatory for many corporate professions and industries. During the lockdowns, organisations were forced to adapt to housing a remote workforce, and now that employees have had a taste of what true work-life balance can look like, they aren’t ever (willingly) going back. As […]

Earned Wage Access (EWA): Impact on employee retention and hiring

Earned Wage Access (EWA), which is alternatively known as early wage access or on-demand pay, is a financial service that allows employees to access their earned income before the company’s scheduled payday. This financial service has gained significant popularity in recent years as more employers adopt employee benefits that increase the financial wellness of their […]

5 Employee Benefit Trends to Watch in 2023

Gone are the days of strict hierarchy. In 2023, trends are swayed towards compassion and empathy, with a pivotal focus on treating employees as human beings instead of workers. With a competitive candidate market and an increasing awareness amongst top-tier talent of the benefits they require to have a sustainable future within an organisation, […]