Industrial Relations in Review – January 2019
Welcome to 2019! We hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable break and some downtime over the Christmas and New Year period. We will be publishing a monthly IR update on our blog to ensure you are kept up to date on any key IR changes. Have a particular topic or question you would like […]
Industrial Relations in Review – December 2018
As part of the 4 yearly review of modern awards, a decision has been made to insert a flexibility term into all modern awards, effective 1 December 2018. Previously this was covered under the NES, which stated that the following eligible employees, with at least 12 months service could request flexible work arrangements. A parent […]
Industrial Relations in Review – November 2018
Christmas – what you need to do to prepare Directing an employee to take annual leave due to closure With the Christmas period fast approaching, it is important to be aware of what you need to do if you are closing down over the break. You should refer to the modern award that applies to […]
The Leadership Journey
I still remember my first leadership role, I played it cool pretending I knew exactly what I was doing, but underneath that cool, calm exterior I was thinking “what have I got myself into?” I’d seen leaders before; I’d created an image in my mind of what sort of leader I wanted to be; perhaps […]
Limitless pills, coming to a workplace near you.
I was first introduced to a prescription drug called Modafinil five years ago whilst training at a local sports club of all places. ‘What does it do?’ I asked my training partner, ‘It sharpens your focus and you’re able to concentrate for ages!’ he gleefully responded. ‘Sometimes it’s hard to sleep at night though’ he […]
The Case for Adverse Action
What is adverse action? Adverse action is action taken by an employer that is unlawful if it is taken for particular reasons. Employees cannot be harmed in any way at work because they have exercised a workplace right or engaged in industrial activity. The Fair Work Act 2009 describes the type of harm meant by […]
Five mistakes managers should avoid in annual reviews
Annual appraisals exist for a reason. They ensure staff have clear and achievable goals and that barriers to performance are removed. Do them right and you have a happy and productive team, but get them wrong, and they become a stressful and laborious waste of time that only lead to resentment within the business. Nicholas […]
