What is happening in the world of HR for small businesses? Strawberry Seed Consulting is turning 11! We have decided to share the celebrations with you! For our birthday month of May, when you book in for any public training…
What is happening in the world of HR for small businesses? Next round of legislative changes – Closing Loopholes No.2 On 12 February 2024, the Federal Parliament passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023. The…
What is happening in the world of HR for small businesses? New Year – New Workplace Laws There have been some recent changes to the Fair Work Act (FWA) that employers must be aware of. These changes fall into two…
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:…
What is happening in the world of HR for small businesses? Introducing our new ‘Food For Thought’ series! We are excited to introduce our newest training and development offering, Food for Thought. What is Food for Thought? They are bite-sized…
What is happening in the world of HR for small businesses? Spring is in the air – the home stretch for 2023 Spring is days away, and I don’t know about you, but I look forward to nicer weather! At…
What is happening in the world of HR for small businesses? Minimum Wage Increase Announced for 2023/24 This morning the Fair Work Commission announced that the National Minimum Wage would increase by 5.75% and increase to align with the C13…
What is happening in the world of HR for small businesses? Secure Jobs, Better Pay: More Changes to Australian Workplace Laws Late last year, the Australian Government passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022. This…
What is happening in the world of HR for small business? Do your employees work Public Holidays? A recent (28 March 2023) Federal Court decision now requires that Employers “request” employees to work on public holidays rather than simply roster…
What is happening in the world of HR for small business? New requirements on Workplace Sexual Harassment From 6 March 2023, the Fair Work Act will prohibit sexual harassment in connection with work, which includes the workplace. This protection will…