Want Productive Staff But Don’t Know How To Find Them? Read On…
Most of us need to work to earn an income but there are many factors that determine what job we choose and why we stay with an organisation. When recruiting … Read more
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Ho Ho. Oh No!
Work Christmas parties! It’s when management and staff get together for a few drinks and some fun. But it’s the relaxed, informal atmosphere of the work Christmas party that can … Read more
From Our Desk
From Our Desk – Real Situations, Real Clients One of our clients was recently taken to the Fair Work Commission by an employee. This employee was paid above award rates … Read more
How Much Does Staff Turnover Cost Your Business?
A recent survey found Australian businesses are spending (on average) $23,753 on recruitment, training and operational costs every time they lose a staff member. The survey, conducted by the Institute … Read more
Is There A Business Case For Becoming A Purpose-Lead Business?
For a few years now, there has been a lot of talk about developing a purpose-driven business. That may be OK for the “big end of town”, but is it … Read more
Is your workforce in tip-top health?
Is Your Workforce In Tip-Top Health? Among all the talk of Millennials, it’s easy to overlook the other, equally important sections of the Australian workforce. Life expectation is rising and … Read more
Chances are one of your staff has a mental health problem. Do you know what to do?
According to an article published by SANE Australia in January 2017, mental illness is a leading cause of long-term workplace absenteeism in Australia. A Beyond Blue report found 1 in … 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
High incomes and senior positions don’t prevent unfair dismissal claims
Never assume management level employees or those on high incomes are excluded from industry awards. Even large businesses can fall into this trap, as one large real estate company discovered. … Read more
How to negotiate better Enterprise Agreements
For most businesses, the focus of any Enterprise Agreement is to: Build certainty and transparency about employment terms and conditions Provide predictability for wage increases and labour costs With a … Read more