Gross Wage Matters
The staff member receives net pay, but the business cost starts with gross wage and includes super and other obligations.
Wages / PAYG / Super / Productivity
Understanding Labour Cost™
Labour cost is more than the amount paid into a staff member's bank account. Real employment cost includes gross wages, PAYG, super, training, productivity and management time.
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Plain-English Industry Guidance
What the owner needs to understand.
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PAYG Is Not Business Money
PAYG withheld belongs to the ATO and should be protected until paid.
Super Is Staff Money
Superannuation is part of employment cost and belongs to the employee's super fund.
Productivity Changes Profit
Two staff members on the same wage can have very different output. Labour cost must be reviewed against production, sales and customer experience.
Owner Checklist™
- Gross wages
- PAYG withheld
- Super
- Rosters
- Productivity
- Training
- Sales per labour hour
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