by Paulette | Nov 30, 2023 | Employment Relations, Workplace Articles
Addressing unlawful conduct: How to provide support and reporting channels? When employees feel safe to speak up and know their voices matter, productivity skyrockets — 4.6 times, to be exact! Also, encouraging and supporting employee voices is a key driver of...
by Paulette | Nov 20, 2023 | HR Consultant, Human Resource, Informational Snip bits, Workplace Articles
Adaptation and innovation strategies – Technological advancements are transforming the way we work. From boosting productivity to enhancing efficiency and competitiveness – new technologies provide tools that help you thrive in the modern market. And, with...
by Paulette | Nov 16, 2023 | Employment Relations, Fair Work Ombudsman News, Human Resource, Legislation Updates
On August 9th 2023, the Australian Human Rights Commission released Guidelines for Complying with the Positive Duty under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth). These guidelines marked a shift towards proactive measures, urging businesses to respond to incidents and...
by Paulette | Aug 30, 2023 | HR Solutions, Managing And Terminating, Unfair Dismissal Claims
Top 5 redundancy alternatives Making an employee redundant can be challenging. It’s often stressful and requires hard conversations. But what if there are actions you can take to avoid redundancies and retain your valuable talent? Actually, before proceeding...
by Paulette | Jul 13, 2023 | Employment Relations, HR Solutions, Informational Snip bits
Did you know that if your company’s HR policies aren’t easily understandable, and you dismiss an employee for violating those policies, the Fair Work Commission can deem it unfair dismissal? And besides the legal issues (which often lead to reputational...
by Paulette | Jun 13, 2023 | Building A Workforce, Employment Relations, Informational Snip bits, Small Business HR
Company culture can make or break your business. It’s a cornerstone of every organisation, influencing employee engagement and talent retention and, when done well, boosting workplace satisfaction and overall company performance. So, how do you improve company...
by Paulette | Apr 5, 2023 | Fair Work Ombudsman News, Informational Snip bits, Legislation Updates, New Laws New Risks
In the matter Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union v OS MCAP Pty Ltd [2023] FCAFC 51 (28 March 2023) – The full Federal Court held that BHP unreasonably required 85 of its production employees to work a standard 12.5 hour shift at a mine on...
by Paulette | Apr 4, 2023 | HR Solutions, Managing And Terminating, payout for unfair dismissal, Unfair Dismissal Claims
Let’s say you’ve dismissed one of your employees for reasons you believe are entirely justified. But, after a couple of days, you receive an unfair dismissal claim and face severe financial and reputational costs. In such a situation, responding promptly...
by admin2022 | Jan 2, 2023 | Employment Relations, Informational Snip bits
We last posted the below in 2012 – so much has happened in that time – retention is the key as it is in 2022/2023 harder to find the right people for your roles. Finding the right talent is almost like finding a needle in a haystack. In our post-covid...
by | Mar 1, 2022 | Employment Relations
March 2022 Employer Challenge What happened to the MAGIC words??? When I was growing up we were always told to use our manners and it was enforced as well. If you wanted a piece of cake you said, “Please” and “Thank you” when you were given one. I never think twice...
by admin2022 | Jun 19, 2020 | Award Provisions, Employment Relations, Fair Work Ombudsman News, Legislation Updates
At 10 am this morning (19 June 2020) the Fair Work Commission advised on the Increase to Minimum Wage 2020 The increase is set at 1.75% and will be a staggered increase due to the current economic situation $753.80pw $19.84PH Modern awards will increase by 1.75% This...
by | Jun 10, 2020 | Informational Snip bits
Help I am SELLING a business What you need to know when it comes to the employee’s When selling a business, you will probably negotiate hard on things like the price, the plant and equipment being sold, and the settlement and handover period. What you may not have...
by | Jun 4, 2020 | Informational Snip bits
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by | May 14, 2020 | Workplace Articles
We are all dealing with an overabundance of concerns about the future of work. And what the future could bring. The topic of the future workforce has been a highly debated topic for over a decade, with differing information from various experts regarding what impact...
by | Apr 13, 2020 | Award Provisions, Employment Relations, HR Solutions
Survive and Thrive With Certus Group Accountants Stand-downs, voluntary leave, redundancy and working at home are hot topics in today’s environment. Today, David interviews Paulette McCormack from Fresh HR Insights who helps us slice through the complexity....
by | Mar 29, 2020 | Workplace Articles
What now and what next for your workplace – Coronavirus COVID-19 2020 – A question on everyone’s mind right now. We have seen over the last few days more and more businesses in the retail sector closing up shop and standing down their employees. It is...
