Breaking News: Minimum Wage Now 3% Higher!
From the first full pay period beginning on or after 1 July, the new minimum adult wage will be $740.80 per week or $19.49 per hour. This minimum wage increase … Read more
Celebration or Mourning? How Will You Feel When You Hear, “I Quit”?
Depending on the employee and their performance, hearing them say “I quit” could fill you with joy or plunge you into deep despair. But as difficult as it might be, … Read more
A Step-By-Step Guide To Managing A Resignation
In HR, everything has a process so here’s our guide on what to do when you hear the words “I Quit”? Cooling Off Period Sometimes things are said in the … Read more
Workplace Hazards – Includes Dirty Floors
When thinking about hazardous workplaces, it’s easy to think of construction sites, forklifts and toxic substances. But workplace hazards can be a simple as minor floor spills and equipment issues. … Read more
Workplace Absurdity – What It Is And How To Remove It
According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, the word “Absurdity” means stupid or unreasonable and according to Carys Chan, Assoc. Professor at RMIT University, workplaces often suffer from absurdity. Could It … Read more
Latest News: Super Guarantee May Be Payable On Annual Leave Entitlements
The ATO recently issued a clarification on an employer’s Superannuation Guarantee obligations. As a consequence, it could mean you have accidentally acquired a Super Guarantee shortfall. Here’s what you need … Read more
Hierarchies Or Flat Management Structures – Which Is Best?
Agility! It’s the buzz-word of the moment as businesses and their management teams try to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Customer and staff expectations, industry disrupters, technology and global political … Read more
Do You Have Long Term Workers? If So, You Need To Plan For Their Long Service Leave
Long term employees are great for business. Their knowledge and expertise are often a key component of your business’ success. But accumulated leave – especially Long Service Leave entitlements can … Read more
Underperformers: Tackle A Hard Conversation With A Simple Approach
On average, managers spend 14% of their time correcting the mistakes of poor performers according to research conducted by The Future Foundation. That equates to 33½ workdays each year. Yet … Read more
Estimated Cost Of Mental Illness To NSW Business = $2.8 Billion P.A.
We all think “it will never happen to me” but the reality is bad things happen every day. It’s the same with mental illness in the workplace. With 45% of … Read more