by Paulette | Nov 27, 2023 | Employment Relations, Informational Snip bits, Legislation Updates, Topics of Conversation
Did you know that one-third of Australian workers experienced workplace sexual harassment in the past five years? Among them, women (41%) were more affected than men (26%). Additionally, only 18% of these incidents were reported, indicating an alarmingly low reporting...
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 | 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 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 Paulette | Sep 13, 2022 | Employment Relations, HR Consultant, Small business, Workplace Articles
The industry code of conduct provides organisations with the necessary regulatory support. They help guard against misconduct and opportunistic behaviour and foster change to cultivate a positive and productive business culture. But what if your employees don’t have a...
by Paulette | May 28, 2022 | Building A Workforce, Employing People, Employment Relations, HR Solutions, Topics of Conversation
If you want to keep up with the times, then it is very important for your company to keep up with HR trends for the year 2022. Let’s take a look at all the inspiring HR trends this year: More HR Trends For 2022 For the ultimate success, you need to first...
by admin2022 | Apr 12, 2022 | Employment Relations, HR Solutions, Human Resource, Performance Management
Humans are always lookout for rewarding experiences. We depend on rewards because they motivate us to work hard and continue working towards specific goals. Companies must recognize all the hard work employees put into their daily duties and reward them accordingly in...
by | Apr 13, 2020 | Award Provisions, Fair Work Ombudsman News
JobKeeper Questions and Answers The necessary legislation to enact the JobKeeper Payments passed parliament last Wednesday. There are still lots of questions that people have regarding this initiative, and we don’t have answers to all of them yet. But to help you...
by | Apr 1, 2020 | Workplace Articles
So today is the 1st April 2020 and this morning people are playing pranks on each other and finding humor in amongst the posts on FaceBook of “cleared my office today” “I don’t know when I will be back in” “I miss everyone and the fun” and “what now?” I can almost say...
by | Mar 31, 2020 | Workplace Articles
Working from Home during (COVID-19) Ensure your workspace is conducive to working To be productive, you need an office environment that allows you to comfortably work and stay focused while Working from Home during (COVID-19) designate an area of your home,...
by | Mar 30, 2020 | Award Provisions
Clerks Award flexibility during outbreak of coronavirus The determination inserted a temporary new Schedule, which applies from an employee’s first full pay period on or after 28 March until 30 June 2020. Schedule I adds award flexibility to the Clerks Award...
by | Mar 11, 2020 | Informational Snip bits, Workplace Articles, Workplace health and Safety
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – The information contained has been produced in good faith based on the Fresh HR Insights Pty Ltd professional interpretation of the relevant legislation and guidance from government and health authorities as of 11 March 2020. As the...
by | Aug 13, 2019 | Informational Snip bits, Workplace Articles
As much as we hate to admit it, the flu season is one of the worst seasons that affect workplace productivity everywhere. Over the years, several companies have recorded severe cases of winter flu that forced many of their employees to call in for sick leave. Although...
by | Jun 14, 2019 | 12 Basics of HR, Informational Snip bits, Workplace Articles
How do you know when you’re actually ready to start taking on an employee? The main thing when you are thinking about bringing a new person on is are you financially ready to bring on a person on board. We suggest as small business owners think about how much...
by | May 29, 2019 | Employment Relations, Workplace Articles
Kindness in the workplace is contagious; it contributes to a culture of collaboration. Happy, optimistic people look more generous and perform better at work. That’s why many global companies realize that just as they provide their offices with the latest...
by | Apr 23, 2019 | Employment Relations, Workplace Articles
I don’t want to die in my office; I’m gonna die on the beaches. – Jack Ma That’s so sweet of Jack Ma, but the reality stands harsh. To work at web giant Alibaba, you must work at least 12 hours a day, six days a week. Jack Ma argues for a...
