Employee Engagement Survey

We are excited to announce that the Employee Engagement Survey is now live! Leaza has carefully considering all feedback to make the necessary changes and improvements within the group, so your input is genuinely valued.

We understand that many of you may feel like nothing will come from these surveys, but we want to assure you that this is your opportunity to be heard. We are truly passionate about making a difference, and we will personally ensure that the responses are followed up. Your honest feedback will help us make real, meaningful changes, but we need your input to do so.

The survey is 1000% anonymous, so please don’t hesitate to be open. Without your candid feedback, we won’t be able to provide the support needed to ensure everyone is happy and content in their roles.

The survey will remain open until 31st October, so please take the time to share your thoughts. As a bonus, at the end of the survey, you’ll find a QR code that takes you to an external website where you can enter the draw to win a $500 Speakeasy Group gift card, with one gift card up for grabs in each state. Please note that the staff discount will not apply when using the gift card.

This is your chance to shape our workplace for the better, so I encourage everyone to take part!

Click the link to complete the survey: https://forms.gle/kkQX9EPDUrgtJoqs5

Introducing Physical Vouchers & Staff Incentive for End of Year Period

The Speakeasy Group is rolling out physical vouchers for sale in all venue for the end of year period. These vouchers, can be purchased in venue through the same Giver app we use for digital vouchers and can be processed in service by hosts or MODS for guests. 

Voucher kits have arrived at venue with vouchers, envelopes and stands. Please note nothing is processed through the POS and all done on the iPads, same as voucher redemption. 

A full training on this is available here, and will soon be available on ANANAS.

We will also be running a staff incentive for In Venue Gift Voucher Sales over November and December. Here are the details:

Venue that sells the most Gift Vouchers by $ value will win $1,000 towards a staff outing. 

Individual staff member that sells the most vouchers by $ value will receive 25% of the value of what they have sold. That’s right. If the winning staff member sells $10,000 worth of vouchers, they will receive $2,500 (paid as a bonus through payroll). 

*at a minimum the winning venue must sell in excess of $5,000 worth of Gift Vouchers to be eligible for prize.

When selling the Gift Voucher in venue you will need to track who has made the sale by adding a private note to the voucher (see screenshot). Ensure you:

  • Add the venue name and “sold in venue”
  • Add staff members name

Spread the word to all the team and let the games commence!!!

Pay Cycle Update

Hello Speakeasy Group Staff Members!

I hope you are all well, keeping warm, and keeping the winter blues at bay!

After our shift to Tanda we have taken on feedback from both our finance and venue teams and have decided that the best move for everyone is to move to a weekly pay cycle across the group. This is to commence next week to be in line with the new financial year. 

What this means for you? 

Melbourne staff will be paid on Tuesday 2nd July and weekly there after. Sydney staff will be paid on Wednesday 3rd July and weekly thereafter. 

The pay cycle will run from Monday to Sunday. This means it is now more important than ever to ensure that every shift you work is recorded correctly in Tanda.

Please make sure to sign in and out at the beginning of your shift and for all breaks. Managers, we ask that you approve all shifts daily to ensure that Monday payroll is a quick and smooth process for you and your team.

As we roll into a new financial year, there are a few other changes to be aware of:

Superannuation

As of July 1, 2024, the superannuation guarantee will increase from the current rate of 11.0% to 11.5%.

Rate of Pay

The minimum wage review for the 2023-24 decision has been published by the FWC, confirming a minimum wage increase of 3.75%. Over the coming weeks, the FWC will also publish draft determinations and orders on how the increase impacts each modern award. The FWC will then update those that are paid an hourly rate accordingly. This will be an automatic update within Tanda and will come into effect for the first pay period after July 1.

Finally, while I have your attention, thank you for all of your hard work across the group, we appreciate everything you do!

As always, please feel free to reach out to myself or Ian with any queries.

Kindest regards,

Tracy

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we stand, and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.

Best of the Comedy Festival Showcase

Melbourne Comic Festival favourites are back in town.  

With a FREE sample of The Comic Festival shows from this year and last year.   

This will be a night where you are guaranteed the best medicine – plenty of LAUGHTER!!!!  

You’ll get to enjoy over 2 Hours of great stand-up comedy.   

When: Tuesday 2nd, Wednesday 3rd, Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th, Friday 12th, Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th OR Thursday 18th July

(Tues – Pro Comedians doing New Material) – (Wed-Friday – 6-8 Comedy Festival comedians) 

Doors Open: 6:30pm (if you want to come & buy some dinner)  

Show 8pm (runs for 2+ hours) 

Cost: FREE (for the show, normally $35pp)                                   

Where: The Comics Lounge 26 Errol St Nth Melbourne  

Line Ups & Dining Menu:  www.thecomicslounge.com.au   

To book: email [email protected] with your name, number of tickets & which show you would like, your confirmation email and tickets will be sent back from the booking’s office.

vSure Notice: Work Rights Check for The Speakeasy Group

Hi Team,

I hope all is well with you!

With the recent changes to our time and attendance software, we are also adapting to new software, including an automated Right to Work Check software (vSure) that will help us verify the work rights of our employees across the company and our venues.

Previously, with Employment Hero only those who were not citizens or permanent residents of Australia were required to upload the data however with this new software and to bring us in line with the Right to Work Check all staff are required to complete it.

With that being said, once we have added your details on vSure, you will receive an email and a text message instruction requesting permission to check your Right To Work in Australia.

For questions and concerns feel free to reach out to me or Tracy.

Thank you!

Ches Misa
HR Assistant

Important Updates on Tanda

Hello All,

I hope you are all well and keeping warm! 

As some of the Melbourne staff have experienced, we have encountered a few glitches while transitioning to the new payroll software, Tanda.

We have found that some issues stem from staff not signing in and out correctly for shifts and breaks. To ensure everyone is paid correctly and on time, please make sure to check and confirm your sign-ins and sign-outs at the end of each shift.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Kindest regards,

Tracy 

Speakeasy x Patron Cocktail Competition Winner

A massive congratulations to Tibo Menut from Eau-de-Vie Melbourne for winning the Speakeasy x Patron Cocktail Competition. Tibo will be heading off on a once in a lifetime trip to Mexico inn the coming months alongside the winner of the Mentor ticket that will be announced on Monday the 20th of this month.

Congratulations to our finalists, Brodie Hall, Raphaelle Jourden, Harrison Kennedy, Sarscha Lewis and Gizeth Franco.

Thank you again for everyone who entered, came along to the final and assisted in the execution of the competition in any way. Viva la Mexico!

Hennessy My Way 2024

Join us at Pearl Diver for the launch of the cocktail competition Hennessy My Way 2024.

To help launch the competition within Australia the Hennessy Global Brand Ambassador, Jordan Bushell will be at Pearl Diver on Wednesday the 17th of April for a trade exclusive tasting and discussion.

Enter the competition HERE

RSVP for the launch by 8th of April: HERE

Free Tickets for Melbourne Comedy Festival Showcase

Melbourne Comedy Festival favourites are back in town.  With “Our Exclusive” sample of The Comedy Festival shows from this year and last year.   This will be a night where you are guaranteed the best medicine – plenty of LAUGHTER !!!!  You will get to enjoy over 2 Hours of great stand-up comedy.   

 When: Tuesday 12th, Wednesday 13th, Thursday 14th, Friday 15th, Tuesday 19th, Wednesday 20th OR Thursday 21st March.

Doors Open: 6.30pm (if you want to come & buy some dinner/snacks at 6.30pm – Joe King Bistro Menu 
Show Starts: Starts: 8pm (runs for 2+ hours)  
Cost: NO ENTRY FEE CHARGE (for the show, normally $35pp) 
Where: The Comics Lounge 26 Errol St Nth Melb  

To Book: email [email protected] with your name, number of tickets & which show you would like, your confirmation email will be sent straight to the bookings office.