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categories/company-operations/rules-to-better-accounting.md

@@ -33,5 +33,7 @@ index:
 - do-you-check-your-customers-organisation-age-for-prepaid
 - do-you-treat-freebies-as-real-customers
 - show-long-service-leave-on-your-payslip
+- show-certification-award
+
 ---
 

categories/company-operations/rules-to-better-flights.md

@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ index:
   - do-you-keep-your-finance-manager-in-the-loop
   - use-qantas-bid-now-upgrades
   - do-you-know-the-best-online-accommodation-websites
+  - do-you-make-business-travel-easier
   - do-you-know-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-credit-card
   - do-you-take-advantage-of-business-rewards-programs
   - missing-flight-invoices

rules/brainstorming-idea-champion/rule.md

@@ -15,12 +15,13 @@ related:
 created: 2024-04-02T13:42:55.753Z
 guid: 0034f3e2-a3b5-4527-8d3d-45b27f2e4a1f
 ---
-![Figure: a Brainstorming Champion ready to impart his wisdom upon us](wizard.jpg)
 
 During a [Brainstorming Day](/use-the-brains-of-your-company), many great ideas are generated, discussed, and refined. But what happens to these ideas once the day is over? Without a dedicated individual to drive an idea forward, it risks being forgotten or losing momentum. This is where the "Idea Champion" comes in.
 
 <!--endintro-->
 
+![Figure: A Brainstorming "Idea Champion" ready to impart their wisdom upon us](wizard.jpg)
+
 ## The Idea Champion's responsibilities
 
 * **Take accountability** for the idea until a Scrum Team has been assigned and development has started or the idea is parked
@@ -37,10 +38,9 @@ During a [Brainstorming Day](/use-the-brains-of-your-company), many great ideas
 
 The Idea Champion's role is over when either:
 
-* ✅There is a Scrum Team working on the project
-
-  or
-* ❌ Approval isn't reached and the idea is parked (this is a perfectly acceptable outcome - it can always be revisited in a future Brainstorming Day
+✅ There is a Scrum Team working on the project   
+or  
+❌ Approval isn't reached and the idea is parked (this is a perfectly acceptable outcome - it can always be revisited in a future Brainstorming Day)
 
 ### Using labels
 

rules/do-you-make-business-travel-easier/rule.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 type: rule
-title: "Do you make business travel easier?"
+title: Do you make business travel easier?
 uri: do-you-make-business-travel-easier
 authors:
   - title: Jimmy Chen
@@ -12,82 +12,83 @@ redirects:
   - uber-for-business
 created: 2024-01-11T00:00:00.000Z
 guid: e9a7a3e1-1c1c-4b9b-9160-6ff426e53b6d
+
 ---
 
 In our fast-paced work environment, it is crucial to get to client sites or attend meetings efficiently. However, managing the associated expenses can often be a time-consuming and challenging task.
 
-When staff need to travel, they normally need to follow the company’s standards and keep physical or virtual records including approvals or tax invoices.
-
-It may take 10 minutes to finish the paperwork and could be worse if the tax invoices are lost.
+When staff need to travel, they normally need to follow the company’s standards and keep physical or virtual records including approvals or tax invoices. It may take 10 minutes to finish the paperwork and could be worse if the tax invoices are lost. Is there an easier way?
 
-Is there an easier way?
+<!--endintro-->
 
-### Traditional method – collecting physical tax invoices
+### Traditional method (collecting physical tax invoices)
 
 Some companies may ask employees to get a physical tax invoice and get it reimbursed through the finance team.
 
-**Pros:**
+**✅ Pros:**
 
-* No additional system is required.
+* No additional system is required
 
-**Cons:**
+**❌ Cons:**
 
-* Hard to manage – approval may get lost, and tax invoices can be missing, or duplicated.
-* Out of pocket – it may take days to have the reimbursement processed and paid.
-* Heavy admin – managing paperwork is time-consuming and relies on human resources.
+* **Hard to manage** – Approval may get lost, and tax invoices can be missing, or duplicated
+* **Out of pocket** – It may take days to have the reimbursement processed and paid
+* **Heavy admin** – Managing paperwork is time-consuming and relies on human resources
 
 ### Expense management system
 
 Software can be used to get expenses approved, paid and reimbursed.
 
-E.g, XeroMe - check this rule [Best Mobile App for Expenses](/do-you-use-the-best-mobile-app-for-expenses/ ).
+E.g. Xero Me, the [Best Mobile App for Expenses](/do-you-use-the-best-mobile-app-for-expenses).
 
-**Pros:**  
+**✅ Pros:**  
 
-* Less admin – expense claims can be processed easily in the cloud.
-* Efficient reimbursement – can be reimbursed anytime, anywhere.
+* **Less admin** – Expense claims can be processed easily in the cloud
+* **Efficient reimbursement** – Can be reimbursed anytime, anywhere
 
-**Cons:**
+**❌ Cons:**
 
-* Risk of not being paid - if the tax invoices are missed or forgotten.
-* No analysis tool – hard to have insights into the expenses
+* **Risk of not being paid** - If the tax invoices are missed or forgotten
+* **No analysis tool** – Hard to have insights into the expenses
 
-![❌ Bad Example - Trying to find taxi receipts and how to get them reimbursed.](Business-travel-1.png)
+::: bad
+![Figure: Bad example - Trying to find taxi receipts and how to get them reimbursed](Business-travel-1.png)
+:::
 
 ### Taxi corporate account
 
 Business users can set up a corporate account that manages travel expenses with a few clicks, or offer employees a digital pass with a prepaid budget. E.g, 13 Cabs for business.
 
-**Pros:**
+**✅ Pros:**  
 
-* Safe and secure – Taxis usually provide a level of safety and professionalism.
-* Cloud-based dashboard – Easy to manage multiple bookings at once and pay with a corporate account or passengers themselves.
-* Customised Pass – Digital or physical pass that has customisable travel rules.
+* **Safe and secure** – Taxis usually provide a level of safety and professionalism
+* **Cloud-based dashboard** – Easy to manage multiple bookings at once and pay with a corporate account or passengers themselves
+* **Customized Pass** – Digital or physical pass that has customisable travel rules
 
-**Cons:**
+**❌ Cons:**
 
-* Cannot be used overseas – the operating area of taxi companies are often limited.
-* Not flexible enough – May require admin to book the taxi for the passengers or the passengers are pre-approved to travel within the area.
+* **Cannot be used overseas** – The operating area of taxi companies are often limited
+* **Not flexible enough** – May require admin to book the taxi for the passengers or the passengers are pre-approved to travel within the area
 
 ### Uber for Business (Recommended)
 
-Uber for Business is a powerful tool that allows employees to use Uber services including ride or food delivery if they meet certain rules predefined by the business.
-This is done by adding a business profile to a new or existing Uber account, so the users have the option to pay with their business profile.
-It offers employees a simplified business travel experience because all the charges and invoices go to the business directly.
+Uber for Business is a powerful tool that allows employees to use Uber services including ride or food delivery if they meet certain rules predefined by the business. This is done by adding a business profile to a new or existing Uber account, so the users have the option to pay with their business profile. It offers employees a simplified business travel experience because all the charges and invoices go to the business directly.
 
-**Pros:**
+**✅ Pros:**  
 
-* Centralized dashboards - real-time visibility, and control over all business rides. No more guesswork or manual tracking.
-* Global service – Travelling to New York or Tokyo? All are covered in one program.
-* Customization - Businesses can set pending limits, specify eligible ride types, define other parameters, and manage the access of employees at any time.
-* No misuse - Uber for Business forces the user to switch back to their personal profile if they go to a location that has not been pre-approved (see permitted locations in the figure below).
-* Ride and meal vouchers - Businesses are able to create customised vouchers that can be shared and applied at checkout.
+* **Centralized dashboards** - Real-time visibility, and control over all business rides. No more guesswork or manual tracking
+* **Global service** – Travelling to New York or Tokyo? All are covered in one program
+* **Customization** - Businesses can set pending limits, specify eligible ride types, define other parameters, and manage the access of employees at any time
+* **No misuse** - Uber for Business forces the user to switch back to their personal profile if they go to a location that has not been pre-approved (see permitted locations in the figure below)
+* **Ride and meal vouchers** - Businesses are able to create customised vouchers that can be shared and applied at checkout
 
-![Example - Predefined rules that allow staff travelling to and from airports and within ACT.](Business-travel-2.png)
+![Figure: Predefined rules that allow staff travelling to and from airports and within ACT](Business-travel-2.png)
 
-**Cons:**
+**❌ Cons:**
 
-* Forced to go with Uber – People may have personal objections to Uber.
-* Safety and user experience – generally, shared ride service provides less professionalism and safety compared to taxi services.
+* **Forced to go with Uber** – People may have personal objections to Uber
+* **Safety and user experience** – Generally, shared ride service provides less professionalism and safety compared to taxi services
 
-![✅ Good Example - Using Uber for Business by a simple toggle of a button.](Business-travel-3.jpg)
+::: good
+![Good example - Using Uber for Business by a simple toggle of a button](Business-travel-3.jpg)
+:::

rules/record-a-quick-and-dirty-done-video/rule.md

@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ authors:
     url: https://www.ssw.com.au/people/jonty-gardner
 related:
   - send-done-videos
+  - do-you-send-done-videos
   - record-better-audio
   - do-you-zz-old-files-rather-than-deleting-them
 redirects:
@@ -55,7 +56,8 @@ When deciding whether a PBI might be a good contender to record a Done video for
 ### For a Quick and Dirty Done Video
 
 Here's a video describing how to record and edit a quick Done video using Clipchamp:  
-Tip: Jump to 04:31 for how to record screen and webcam.
+
+**Tip:** Jump to 04:31 for how to record screen and webcam.
 
 `youtube: https://www.youtube.com/embed/mBoSJpRm7gk`
 
@@ -67,7 +69,7 @@ Here's a video describing how to record a quick Done video using OBS:
 
 **Video: How to Record your Computer Screen & Webcam in OBS Studio (8 min)**
 
-Note: The PIP will be baked in and cannot be altered later.
+**Note:** The PIP will be baked in and cannot be altered later.
 
 ### For a more professional video that requires some editing
 
@@ -77,7 +79,7 @@ Here's a quick video describing how to record your webcam and screen separately
 
 **Video: How to Record Webcam and Game Separately in OBS Studio | Tutorial (10 min)**
 
-Note: You will be able to alter the PIP, remove it, go full screen on your face... whatever
+**Note:** You will be able to alter the PIP, remove it, go full screen on your face... whatever.
 
 Switching Scenes in OBS - it is quite easy to do with these simple steps using OBS Hotkeys!
 

rules/show-certification-award/rule.md

@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+---
+type: rule
+title: Do your payslips show Certification Rewards?
+uri: show-certification-award
+authors:
+  - title: Stephan Fako
+    url: https://www.ssw.com.au/people/stephan-fako/
+related: []
+created: 2024-04-08T06:55:48.587Z
+guid: 94ab00f4-a6d5-4e8f-aca3-68d6cc0a3498
+---
+
+Encouraging professional development and recognizing achievements are crucial for fostering a positive workplace culture. SSW's Certification Reward system is a testament to this, offering additional leave to employees who complete Microsoft certifications. This initiative not only motivates employees to pursue further learning but also highlights the company's commitment to staying at the forefront of technology.
+
+<!--endintro-->
+
+### Understanding Certification Rewards
+
+Certification Reward is a special category of leave granted to employees as a form of recognition for their effort and time invested in completing Microsoft certifications. Here's how it works:
+
+1. **Award Criteria:** Employees become eligible for a Certification Reward upon successfully completing a Microsoft certification
+2. **Visibility and Tracking:** A distinct leave category should be used within your accounting system specifically for Certification Reward
+
+### Not a Fairwork Mandate
+
+It's important to note that the Certification Reward is not mandated by Fairwork. Instead, it's a proactive approach to incentivize its team members to engage in professional development, specifically around Microsoft technologies. This strategic focus not only enhances individual skill sets but also elevates the collective expertise within the company, ensuring you remain competitive and innovative in delivering solutions.  
+
+The Certification Reward system exemplifies how valuing and investing in employees' growth can create a dynamic and forward-thinking workplace culture. It's a clear win-win: employees expand their expertise, and strengthens your company's capability to deliver cutting-edge solutions.