AI in the Workplace Artificial Intelligence (AI) has infiltrated our lives in both a personal and professional capacity. There has been much speculation on how AI will take over jobs traditionally done by humans. Although it might instigate the removal…
5 ways for your business to be HR ready for Christmas As always, Christmas is creeping up on us fast. Before you know it, you have a long list of urgent matters to deal with before the end of the…
Upcoming Changes to Casual Employment A few changes to casual employment will be introduced on 26 August 2024 that employers need to be aware of. They include a new definition of casual employment, new guidelines around when to provide the…
Preparing for ‘The Right to Disconnect’ The Fair Work Legislation Amendments (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 received Royal Assent on 26 February 2024. This means that on 26 August 2024, most employees in Australia will have the right to…
Personal Leave – What you need to know about asking for evidence Personal leave is a core aspect of employment entitlements in Australia. It provides employees the necessary time off for illness, injury, or to care for an immediate family…
Unlocking Growth: The Simple Power of Employee Feedback In the dynamic world of work, the saying “feedback is a gift” holds profound significance. Beyond the formalities of yearly appraisals, creating a culture of continuous improvement hinges on straightforward and constructive…
Hiring your first employee? Ten things to think about before you jump. Congratulations, you’ve reached a point in your business journey where you’re ready to bring on your first employee! This exciting step can help take your venture to new…
3 Steps for supporting Mental Health in the workplace Supporting and addressing mental health in the workplace is crucial for employees’ well-being and the organisation’s overall success. Here are three practical things employers can do: Mental Health Awareness and Education:…
Navigating Notice Periods: An Employer’s Guide to NES and Employment Agreements In the vast realm of employment, few things rival the perplexity of notice periods. When your employee announces their departure and employment agreements deviate from the National Employment Standards…
Embracing Diversity and Inclusion: Your secret sauce to thrive in any economic roller coaster! Picture this: the business world is like a thrilling roller coaster ride with unexpected twists and turns. While there may be talk of potential economic downturns,…
Minimum wage increase 2022. What does it mean for you? The Fair Work Commission has announced that the National Minimum Wage would increase by 5.2% and the Award Minimum Wage will increase by 4.6%. These increases will be effective from…
Help! I think my employee may have a mental health issue. With 1 in 5 people experiencing mental health issues, this scenario is becoming more common when managing a business. A mental illness can cause significant changes to someone’s thoughts,…
Tips for onboarding employees who are working from home We all understand that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to Australian businesses has been unparalleled. Government restrictions implemented to slow the spread of this infectious disease have resulted in changes…
Creating High Performance 21st Century Teams There has recently been a shift in the workforce with Millennials (born 1980-1994) being the largest demographic of the four generations (Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z). The workforce is diverse and complex,…
What did we learn? In July, some of our team attended the 2019 HR Summitt in Melbourne with a wide range of exhibitors and presenters, including Australia Post, Accor Hotels, Spotify, The Workplace Lawyers, Gold Coast Health and Reward Gateway…
Why are so many of us lonely at work? Are you lonesome… at work? We are in an age of growing technology, transactional work, global operations, a younger workforce (Millennials and Gen Y) and a shift to flexible and remote…
Successfully managing workforce expansion in your small business Many new startups are one person, beginning when a specialised individual decides to convert their previously employed skills into a business. Over time, they grow to the point that they are no…
Are you at risk when paying employees a ‘flat rate’? Individual Director fined for underpayment of wages In a recent case in NSW, a company director was fined $39,000 for the underpayment of wages under the FairWork Act. The company…
5 Non-Financial Ways to Motivate Employees As much as you would like to motivate employees by giving them more cash (and I am sure they would love that too), the reality is that financial restraints can mean there is no…
Is there such a thing as the “best time” to look for a job? Did you come back from leave after the Christmas period and realise you still need a change? While the best time to look for a job…
Why are you hiding your age on your CV? I just don’t get the point of hiding your age on your CV so today I want to talk about the age old question of addressing age during your job search….
3 Career Lessons from Donald Trump Who would think you could get career lessons from Donald Trump? But he has been elected President despite being considered the least qualified candidate. Even his supporters agree with this. So, what career lessons can…
When I started working in HR, if a job applicant had moved jobs every few years, they were considered to be someone who had an issue. A job for life was the normal career path and no one would question if you…
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