Unfair dismissal claims may not be clear-cut
Although it may seem there is a clear reason to terminate an employee, it’s not always the case. If an employee believes they have been unfairly dismissed by their employer, … Read more
Christmas functions are great, until something goes wrong
Love them or hate them! Most Australian businesses hold a Christmas party. But there’s more to it than simply arranging food and drinks. As an employer, if you are funding … Read more
The workplace moaner – Do you want to run and hide when you see them coming?
Do you have a team member who loves to complain? If you do, it’s likely there have been times when you’ve been tempted to invent an urgent phone call or … Read more
Perfectionism vs Productivity – Where to draw the line?
There’s nothing wrong with having a perfectionist on your team. Their drive to continually raise the bar and their attention to detail can sometimes save your skin. But if you … Read more
Planning a staff Christmas party? Know your responsibilities.
In Australia, everyone expects their employer to host some sort of Christmas celebration. However you may not be aware of the significant responsibilities employers have when it comes to protecting … Read more
How do you manage a key employee’s resignation?
Every business has key employees. They are generally the people you turn to when there is a problem in your business. They are dependable, reliable and may have been with … Read more
How to Handle Unreliable Employees
If you are saying things like “I just can’t rely on [insert employee name]”, you have an unreliable employee. By tolerating unreliable behaviour, you are effectively asking your other staff … Read more
Unreliable Employees – The Domino Effect
While you might be willing to tolerate an unreliable employee, there is actually a domino effect on the rest of your staff. Whether you mean to or not, by ignoring … Read more
How to turn an underperformer into a star performer
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 just over 33 work days … Read more
It is not always about the money
Time off in Lieu has been extended by the Fair Work commission into the Modern Awards. It is not uncommon for workers to want to enjoy the rewards of their … Read more