Gratitude And Appreciation – Essential Management Tools
When you are dealing with poor performance or difficult staff members, it’s easy to assume they don’t value hard work and don’t believe in the value of doing a job … Read more
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Do You Have A Jekyll And Hyde Lurking In Your Workplace?
Occasionally you may come across a person who is loved by senior management but hated by subordinates. If this describes someone working in your business, you have a problem. In … Read more
What Do You Do When Good Staff Stop Performing?
There are many reasons why good staff members become poor performers and sometimes the cause is an illness. While you may have the greatest compassion for them, you still have … Read more
Workplace Sexual Harassment Can Be Elusive To Define But The Feelings Are Real
The bottom line is: sexual harassment is unlawful and as an employer, it’s your responsibility to ensure it doesn’t occur. The “Workplace” Isn’t Confined To Your Business Address! Sexual harassment … Read more
How to recognise genuine grounds for redundancy
Genuine redundancy and the business decision to shed staff or down-size are often confused. But the Fair Work Commission treats them very differently. What is genuine redundancy? An employee cannot … Read more
Beware the workplace storm cloud!
A storm cloud is the person who always has something to complain about. Nothing ever goes right for them – ever! Their life is a constant battle against injustice which … Read more
Are you a manager or a nanny?
If managing your staff requires most of your time and energy, you have a problem. It means they are relying on you for instruction and guidance rather than working independently. … Read more
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
Workplace bullying causing significant mental health issues
With the kids back at school, bullying is in the headlines again. But bullying doesn’t end at school. A survey published in November by Safe Work Australia, found 9.4% of … 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