Emails

FROM: W. Mercer, Clerk, Distribution, WA 

TO: HR Officer, WA 

CC. : General Manager, Human Resources 

Subject: Study Leave 

I am currently enrolled in the 2nd year of International Marketing at my local TAFE College. The course is a 3-year course, 2 nights a week, and up until now I have managed to handle the study and assignment demands. However, I am anxious about the two externally set exams I have this year. 

I really need to plan for some leave prior to these, which are scheduled for June 16th and November 21st. I have now been full time with STAR for 3 years and have not yet taken any of an annual leave. 

I know that many organisations have paid study-leave arrangements for employees who are undertaking a work-related course. Is this the case at STAR? If so, I'd like to apply for 6 days please. The dates are 14th, 15th and 16th June and 19th, 20th and 21st November. Can you please get back to me and confirm this? 

Many thanks, 

Bill 

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FROM: James Bower, IT Services Manager 

TO: Finance Manager and General Manager, Human Resources 

Subject: Update on STAR's Superannuation Policy and Procedure 

Just a quick one. I was under the impression that compulsory superannuation had gone to 9% effective 200X. Can you confirm this for me? I know we have a provision whereby employees may 'top-up' their super by making contributions from their pay. Can you give me some details on this? I am interested in knowing how and when we give employees this information and how often our superannuation arrangements are reviewed. 

Just out of interest's sake, are employee 'top-up' contributions pre-tax (like a salary sacrifice)? Many thanks for your help. 

James 

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FROM: F. Samson, Skin Fabrication Team 

TO: HR Officer, NSW 

CC: General Manager, Human Resources 

SUBJECT: Thank you 

A quick note to say 'thank you' for offering me employment over the Christmas holidays. As you may be aware I have gained a place at university to study Industrial Design and will start in a couple of weeks.  

I've really enjoyed my time working with the Skin Fabrication team. I feel that I've been able to make a worthwhile contribution during my stay. It's a pity there is no provision for permanent part-time work in our NSW plant as I am still going to have to earn my keep while studying, but need a guarantee of a certain amount of work each week. 

Once again, many thanks 

Yours faithfully, 

Francis Samson. 

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FROM: K. Wright, Awning Assembly Team 

TO: HR Officer, NSW 

CC: General Manager, Human Resources 

Subject: Childcare Support 

As you are aware, I have been having some difficulty with getting to work on time on certain days. I have discussed this with my supervisor, who has been more than considerate in allowing me to vary my times slightly.  

The reason for my lateness is that I cannot leave my children at pre-school prior to 8.15, as their Dad has long gone to work by then. Fortunately, his shifts finish early and he is able to pick them up by 3.30 each afternoon. 

I have been talking with a friend of mine in a similar position who works for Planet Outdoor Furniture. She tells me that Planet has an in-house childcare centre, which she says is very popular with staff who have pre-school children. 

As I know that there are a number of women in similar positions as myself at STAR, I am wondering whether you might investigate the possibility of us doing something similar, or at least paying something towards childcare? 

I've also heard that some employers deduct childcare fees from their employees' pay and pay it direct to the centre. Would this save me some money? Would it reduce my tax? 

Could you get back to me SAP on this, as I love my job and don't like being late. If you need someone to help discuss or investigate this idea further, I would be happy to help. 

Many thanks, 

Karen