The giving and receiving of feedback to employees is a valuable tool for businesses and can assist to improve performance, minimise disputes and can transform the morale of your organisation … Read more

Fair Work Australia minimum wage increase Fair Work Australia’s minimum wage panel has increased federal award minimum weekly wages by 2.9%, an increase of A$17.10 a week to A$606.40, or … Read more

This month we are very excited to advise that one of our recent newsletter articles, “How to Deal With Frequent Sickies” has been published in NBIZ magazine.  NBIZ is an … Read more

Arising from the 2012-2013 Federal Budget are various changes that will have practical impacts on businesses and business owners in relation to the taxation rates to be applied to lump … Read more

From 1 July, 2012, Employers and HR professionals should be aware of changes to the Living away From Home Allowance (LAFHA). The changes apply from 1 July 2012 for arrangements … Read more

 Reducing staff turnover is an ongoing headache for many businesses.  Experts estimate it costs upwards of twice an employee‚Äôs salary to find and train a replacement. And churn can damage … Read more

Employers are often required to make deductions from an employee’s wages and may be unsure as to the various payments which may legally be deducted from an employee’s wages. For … Read more

If you are considering dismissing an employee for poor performance or misconduct, care must be exercised in order to ensure that it is not harsh, unjust or unreasonable, to avoid … Read more

Employee absence has a huge impact on your organisation. It affects staff morale, disrupts the work of others, and reduces the quality of work outputs. Absences carry costs, risks and productivity … Read more

As an employer it is your responsibility to ensure you are across all aspects of anti-discrimination laws and know how they apply to your business. Also keep in mind that … Read more